The PCI-SIG recently announced the PCI Express (PCIe) 8.0 specification, which looks to double the data of the PCIe 7.0 specification (256.0 Gtransfers/s, or GT/s). It’s expected for release to members by 2028. The next-gen specification will heavily support AI applications, including machine learning, edge computing, and quantum computing. What’s more, PCIe 8.0 will also support large data applications in the automotive, high-performance computing, hyperscale data center, military, and aerospace markets. “Following this year’s release of the PCIe 7.0 specification, PCI-SIG is excited to announce that the PCIe 8.0 specification (see figure) will double the data rate to 256 GT/s, maintaining our tradition of doubling bandwidth every three years to support next-generation applications,” said Al Yanes, PCI-SIG President and Chairperson.