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Keep up to date with all the latest trends in power analysis, testing and performance in the data storage, automotive, telecom and aerospace industries.

30th July 2026

Power as the Key Metric in AI Compute

Power as the Key Metric in AI Compute In the early days of the AI race, raw compute and the ability level of the model were just about all that mattered. As the technology becomes more mature, and AI companies need to actually profit from their work, power use becomes a key element. The need …

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1st July 2026

The Future of Memory and Storage 2026

Quarch will showcase its award-winning automated test solutions for power analysis, hot-swap, and fault injection at booth #613 at FMS 2026. Join us for a live demo of the Aon drive enclosure, featuring Gen6 power savings with L0p and integrated breaker plus power functionality.

12th June 2026

Canada visit with Testforce

Our technical director, Andy Norrie, visited West Coast customers in Vancouver, a tech hub specializing in PCIe, Ethernet, and CXL. Gen5 remains a primary focus, with Gen6 emerging for early adopters. A key visit was to LTT Labs, part of Linus Media Group.

6th May 2026

How to analyse a 30GB CSV file

Importing nearly 30GB of CSV data straight into Excel only shows 0.2% of 455 million rows – barely enough to tell what’s happening. With QPS’s CSV import, the full time-stamped trace loads instantly, letting you zoom, annotate, and isolate events like a 1.1V spike that reveals the supply wasn’t even enabled.

20th February 2026

Quarch Leads Gen6 Innovation in Scotland and the UK

Quarch is leading Gen6 innovation across Scotland and the UK with a complete suite- hot-plug, fault-injection, and power-analysis. These tools accelerate AI and data center device design, delivering enterprise-ready solutions faster.

10th February 2026

Quarch on GitHub: open tools for faster automation

We’re excited to make both our QuarchPy Python library and our wide range of application notes available on GitHub. Download and try our latest code or even submit your own requests for changes.

28th October 2025

What industries do we serve

At Quarch, we understand that every industry faces unique challenges when it comes to testing, reliability, and power efficiency. We have created a user-friendly table that illustrates market sectors, product focus, who benefits, and a link to a short product video.

15th May 2025

Are M.2 SSDs dead?

M.2 has had a great run. Will it get to Gen6 (maybe) to Gen7 (probably not)? At some point a new design will be needed, but it’s hard to know which way the big players in the industry will drive it.

25th April 2025

Ireland’s data centres used 21% of the nation’s electricity usage in 2023

Ireland’s data centres consumed 21% of the nation’s electricity in 2023, raising sustainability concerns amid rising demand. Proposed regulations will require these facilities generate their own power and backup. Where do Quarch Power Analysis tools fit into this puzzle?

31st March 2025

Which Gen6 Breaker do I choose?

PCIe Gen6 is here, and building test equipment for it is NOT simple. The signal integrity challenges require us to use the best possible materials and RF switches. Gen6 compatible switches are expensive, so we’ve designed a range of modules to let you choose the best option for each test you need to run.

10th January 2025

USB-C Power – Every trace tells a story

Power measurement tools range from affordable analysers to high-end oscilloscopes, each with trade-offs in features, accuracy, and usability. Quarch’s USB-C PAM prototype is an effective solution for detailed power analysis, enabling quick tests and automated capture, crucial for product validation in competitive markets.

30th October 2024

FIRE! The critical flaw with EDSFF Cables

EDSFF x4 drives are rapidly gaining popularity in the industry, and this means more testing. There is a key risk when bench testing drives, and it can lead to a fire when testing is done outside an enclosure!

9th October 2024

How do you pass the OCP power measurement spec?

The OCP specification was originally written by engineers who had the Quarch tools as their reference power analysis product, so you know that you are following the industry leaders!

1st August 2024

Making life easier: QPS Software, Now with Java 21

Quarch Technology’s 2023 Automotive Testing Expo debut! If you missed the show then check out 3 major test areas that we can help you cover

29th May 2024

The cost effective way to debug SSD sidebands

When debugging SSDs, tools like SerialTek Kodiak and SANBlaze DT5 help diagnose interface issues. Quarch PAM offers precise power analysis for detailed insight and testing capabilities like voltage/current measurements and sideband capture.

26th April 2024

Can your power analyser zoom to details like this?

Quarch Power Studio offers in-depth power analysis, both high-level overviews and detailed insights in a single tool. Don’t miss out on the comprehensive capabilities of Quarch tools for capturing and analyzing power data effectively.

25th April 2024

My dishwasher’s eco mode did NOT save energy!

Analyse the energy consumption of dishwasher modes with Quarch’s AC Power Analysis Module, providing quick insights into power usage for eco-conscious decisions on wash cycles.

19th April 2024

3 Reasons for testing pin-bounce with hot-swap

Pin bounce, or contact bounce, is an effect seen when plugging or removing a connector. Instead of transitioning from disconnected to connected cleanly, we see a ‘bounce’. This can cause a real headache if your system is not ready for it.

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