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25 Gbps from 100-Ω connectors

Molex’ Impact 100-Ohm orthogonal direct connector system provides a direct connection of PCBs using the same daughtercard. Featuring options of 3- to 6-pair, the Impact orthogonal direct technology supports high-speed 25 Gbps data rates and substantially eliminates airflow, cross-talk, and capacitance constraints in high-speed channels that can be introduced through current backplane / midplane laminates. Impact orthogonal direct connectors feature two compliant-pin attach options and 18 to 72 differential pairs per orthogonal node. The 3-to 6-pair configurations include a complete range of options for the PCB and mating interface. The system uses the Impact mating interface, which offers the lowest mating force in the backplane industry, and patented compliant-pin technology to provide design flexibility and balance for superior mechanical and electrical performance. Designed to meet IEEE 10GBASE-KR and Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) Stat Eye Compliant channel performance requirements, and with shorter line cards and switch-module signal paths, the simple 2.15 by 1.35mm grid on backplane and daughtercard reduces PCB routing complexity and costs.

Molex, www.molex.com/link/impactorthodirect.html