Gore(TM) SFP+ Assembly - Cost-Effective Alternative to Fiber Optic Modules
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Landenberg, PA, October 13, 2008 - W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., (Gore) has drawn on its expertise in electronic cable design to develop the new GORE(TM) SFP+ Copper Cable Assemblies for the high-performance computing (HPC), enterprise networking and network storage markets. These cable assemblies offer a more reliable, efficient and economical alternative to fiber optic modules for transmitting 10 Gbps data at distances up to 25 meters. GORE(TM) SFP+ Copper Cable Assemblies comply with the SFF-8431 standard while providing reduced jitter, a very low latency, and a maximum signal eye opening. According to Herb Vandeusen, Gore's product specialist for GORE(TM) SFP+ Copper Cable Assemblies, "Our SFP+ copper cable assemblies have been proven to be a cost-effective solution to high-performance computing applications, specifically in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 8G and 10G fibre channel markets."
GORE(TM) SFP+ Copper Cable Assemblies provide the highest performance with a lower dielectric constant, lower loss, tighter impedance control, and a wider bandwidth. Through the use of a proprietary expanded PTFE dielectric, Gore achieves a smaller cable size for a given conductor or a larger conductor in a specific twinax diameter. These cables are completely RoHS-compliant, even with some exemptions that have been recently eliminated. The connector is made with a high-performance, low-loss RF material to reduce dielectric loss and provide a higher degree of impedance control through the link as well as reduced crosstalk compared to lossy FR-4 designs.
The GORE(TM) SFP+ Copper Cable Assembly is the latest addition to Gore's line of products for high-performance digital interconnects, which includes DDR and QDR Infiniband, GbX®, AIRMAX VS®, and ERmet ZD® cable interconnects. These cable assemblies are being adopted by major original equipment manufacturers. For more information about the GORE(TM) SFP+ Copper Cable Assembly, visit http://gore.com/en_xx/epd/sfp-qsfp-copper-cables.html?xcmp=ejrMVpr-SFP_10-13-08
About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has parlayed its unique technical capabilities into hundreds of diverse products and is world-renowned for its expertise in configuring the remarkably versatile polymer PTFE. This has resulted in numerous products for electronic signal transmission; fabric laminates; medical implants; as well as membrane, filtration, sealant, and fiber technologies for diverse industries. With over 2.5 billion in sales, the company is headquartered in Delaware in the U.S. and employs more than 8,000 associates at 45 facilities throughout the world. Gore is one of only three companies included in every selection of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" since the list began in 1984. Gore has also been cited among the "Best Places to Work" in Germany, Italy and Scotland. For more information, please call 800-445-4673, +1-302-292-5100, +49-91-44-6010, or visit gore.com.
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