Viavi Solutions announced a new PCIe 7.0 protocol analysis testing platform on April 27 2026. The platform, built on the Xgig family of analyzers, exercisers and high‑performance interposers, will be showcased for the first time at the PCI‑SIG Developers Conference on May 6‑7 in Santa Clara.
The Xgig PCIe 7.0 chassis supports 128 GT/s data rates, doubling the bandwidth of the previous PCIe 6.0 specification. It offers full‑stack analysis for PCIe, IDE, NVMe and CXL 3.x, along with link training and status state machine override testing, auto‑tuning, port bifurcation and a Python API for scripting. These capabilities are designed to help developers of chips, peripherals and systems meet the performance demands of AI, machine learning, quantum computing, IoT, automotive and defense applications.
Viavi’s investment in PCIe 7.0 testing expands its presence in the high‑speed interconnect market that is critical for hyperscale data centers and next‑generation servers. The launch positions the company to capture a growing share of the interconnect testing market, which is expected to expand as data‑center operators upgrade to higher‑bandwidth links to support AI workloads and accelerated computing.
Management highlighted the strategic importance of the new platform. Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lab & Production, Tom Fawcett, said, “PCIe 7.0 enables data to move faster inside servers between CPUs, GPUs, NICs, accelerators and memory, while providing support for PCIe over optics for longer‑reach, rack‑scale interconnects.” He added, “Testing at PCIe 7.0 data rates will create increasing challenges for developers of chips, peripherals and systems. As one of the few companies with expertise in PCIe compliance testing, VIAVI is proud to invest in this emerging ecosystem.”
Viavi’s Q1 fiscal 2026 results reflected strong demand across its core segments. Net revenue rose 25.6% year‑over‑year to $299.1 million, driven by robust sales in the data‑center ecosystem and aerospace & defense customers. The company’s non‑GAAP operating margin improved to 15.7% from 15.0% in the prior year, underscoring disciplined cost management amid expanding product offerings.
Investors have responded positively to Viavi’s technology investments, with the company’s stock trading near its 52‑week high and having surged 354% over the past year. The market’s enthusiasm reflects confidence in Viavi’s ability to capture new revenue streams in the high‑speed interconnect space.
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