iST Launches AI High-Speed Signal Solutions to Help Clients Achieve Compliance with Advanced Standards

Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., (October 9, 2024) – Amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), iST (Integrated Service Technology, Inc.) has introduced a comprehensive AI High-Speed Signal Solution through its Signal Integrity Business Unit. This offering addresses the increasing demand for ultra-high-speed signal transmission in AI applications. It provides a wide array of services, including Front-end Design Simulation, PCB Characteristic Testing, Port Physical Layer (PHY) Conformance Testing, and High-Speed Signal Test Fixture Service. These solutions are tailored to support the entire AI ecosystem, from IC design and AI servers to PC OEMs and top-tier brands, ensuring products meet high-speed transmission specifications in the global market.

iST has observed that the explosive growth of the generative AI market has accelerated demand for high-speed signal transmission. Advancements in AI technology bring not only significant business opportunities but also technical challenges. These include the introduction of signal compensation technologies like high-speed signal repeater IC (re-driver and re-timer), the need for upgraded PCB materials, and enhanced specifications for transmission cables and connectors. Moreover, the ultra-fast computational environments demanded by AI applications present new challenges in signal stability, debugging, and heat management.

Tony Wang, Director of iST’s Signal Integrity Business Unit notes that alongside AI infrastructure like servers, accelerator cards, and switches, the AI edge computing market is also a key area of focus for tech giants. The AI High-Speed Signal Testing and Simulation Services offered by iST’s Signal Integrity Business Unit span beyond servers and switches, extending to PCs, gaming consoles, graphic cards, set-top boxes, monitors, and AI edge devices.

The AI High-Speed Signal Solution integrates front-end design simulations and evaluations, utilizing signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) simulations to help clients detect design issues early and reduce cost risks. iST also provides PCB materials analysis to ensure stable high-speed signal transmission, Tony Wang pointed.

In addition, iST’s AI High-Speed Signal Solution accommodates the most current technical specifications for physical layer (PHY) testing, including PCIe Gen 6 and Ethernet 400/800G standards. To further enhance flexibility, the solution also offers custom fixture design services, enabling clients to address the challenges of non-standard interfaces and achieve optimal performance in high-speed transmission environments.

iST’s Signal Integrity Business Unit is fully gearing up for the AI era by offering comprehensive testing services for high-speed transmission standards, including DisplayPort™, HDMI™, USB, PCIe, and Ethernet. The company has earned certifications from USB-IF and the HDMI Forum, as well as VESA. As a member of the PCI-SIG Plugfest, iST boasts a wealth of experience in PCIe technology testing and validation, offering clients cutting-edge solutions that foster technological innovation and ensure product compatibility.