Group 1 - Microchip Technology Inc. launched the Switchtec Gen 6 switch series, the first in the market to utilize 3nm technology and support PCIe 6.0 standards, aimed at next-generation AI infrastructure [1] - The new switches can provide up to 160 channels of connectivity, doubling the bandwidth of the previous generation to 64 Gbps per channel, enhancing efficiency in compute-intensive data centers [1] - Following the announcement, Microchip's stock price increased by over 6% during trading [1] Group 2 - The Switchtec Gen 6 series includes advanced integrated security features, such as post-quantum cryptography-based trusted hardware anchors and CNSA 2.0 compliant secure boot [1] - Enhanced features of PCIe 6.0 include FLIT mode, lightweight error correction, and dynamic resource allocation, improving system stability and reliability [1] - The product comes with the ChipLink software suite, a graphical diagnostic and configuration tool for detailed monitoring via in-band PCIe connections or auxiliary channels [2]