Cable Assemblies deliver 40 Gbps bandwidth capability.
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Utilizing ExaMAX™ connector technology, ExaMAX™ Cable Assemblies combine contact interface design technology that decreases terminal stub and ground-mode resonances with optimized cable termination that minimizes impact to signal path. Crosstalk, skew, and impedance mismatch are minimized throughout wire management, wire termination, and wire strain relief areas to assure high bandwidth capability. Initial cable samples exhibit full electrical compliance to OIF-CEI-25G-LR specification.
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FCI Offers Cabled Solutions up to 40 Gb/s Performance with ExaMAX(TM) Connector Technology
ETTERS, PA — FCI, a leading manufacturer of high speed IO cable assembly and connector systems, has developed cabling solutions utilizing the ExaMAX™ connector technology that delivers up to 40 Gb/s bandwidth capability. The revolutionary ExaMAX™ IO connector design combines a new contact interface design technology that significantly decreases terminal stub and ground-mode resonances with an optimized cable termination that minimizes impedance mismatch and signal loss.
The ExaMAX™ cable assemblies leverage the inherent advantages of the ExaMax™ contact system – balanced differential pairs minimized electrical stub contact interface, while combining it with a highly controlled cable termination process that assures minimal impact to the signal path and the overall signal integrity performance. Crosstalk, skew and impedance mismatch are minimized throughout the wire management, wire termination and wire strain relief areas to assure the high bandwidth capability of the cable assemblies. Initial cable samples exhibit full electrical compliance to the OIF-CEI-25G-LR industry standard specification.
“The ExaMAX™ cable assemblies are an extension to the ExaMAX™ family of products. The performance, simplicity and cost effectiveness of the ExaMAX™ system makes it an ideal cable assembly solution that combines high port density/signal IO throughput within a compact board real estate.” stated Jim David, HSIO portfolio director for FCI. “System hardware designers with applications like internal point to point or rack to rack cabling, backplane pass-through or cabled backplane applications, where signal loss is a major concern, will find the ExaMAX™ cables to be a viable option.”
Besides th excellent signal integrity performance exhibited by the ExaMAX™ IO system the cable assemblies have the flexibility to terminate standard twin-axial or ribbonized twin-axial cable constructions like those offered by the 3M corporation and their SL8800 series products. These cables utilize multiple wafer counts as a basis for the cable construction and therefore various differential pair counts can be easily accommodated with superior cable bend radius and cable routing capability.
For additional information, please visit examax.fciconnect.com, or contact examax@fci.com.
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About FCI Electronics
With 6,500 employees globally and sales of 555M USD in 2012, FCI Electronics is a leading global manufacturer of interconnects and cable assemblies that combines a broad product offering with field engineering resources to meet specific customer needs. FCI Electronics delivers proven connections and innovative solutions for various markets such as datacom, telecom, consumer, industrial, instrumentation, medical and renewable energy.
FCI Electronics’ full portfolio comprises proven legacy products and innovative new designs including backplane connectors, board and wire systems, active optical cables, transceivers, fiber optic adaptors, high-speed connectors, I/O connectors, mezzanine connectors, PCB terminal blocks, flex connectors, power solutions, storage interfaces and custom cable assemblies. For more information, please visit us at www.fciconnect.com.
