
 Transistor Radio Episode 8: OFC Recap: Linear Direct Drive, and a Basic Datacenter Networking Guide
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 Apr 5, 2023  Learn about the structure of a data center network, different types of networking cards and switches, and various kinds of optics. Explore the advancements in networking speed, form factor, and the role of transceivers. Understand the significance of DSP in networking and the debate between linear direct drive and DSP technology. Discover Google's clever solution to switching and their focus on energy efficiency, scalability, and networking strategy. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Understanding Modulation and Networking Speed in Datacenter Networking 
 02:16 • 9min 
 The Importance of DSP in Networking 
 10:48 • 15min 
 Shipping Updates and Google's Clever Solution to Switching 
 26:10 • 5min 
 Google's Pioneering Data Center and Networking Strategy 
 31:05 • 4min 
