Mezzanine Connector System has high-density, high-speed design.
January 20, 2010 -
Supporting 20+ Gbps data stream, TwinMezz(TM) connectors have hermaphroditic design that mates to itself and supports stack heights from 12-40 mm with 200-800 total contacts. Configurations with 6 differential signal pairs per column provide maximum signal density, delivering 25 high-speed signal pairs in 1 cm² or 161 signal pairs in 1 in². Options for integrated molded or metal guides and capability to mix signal and power wafers in single connector promote flexibility.
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Original Press release
FCI
825 Old Trail Rd.
Etters, PA, 17319
USA
FCI Features New TwinMezz(TM) High-Density, High-Speed Mezzanine Connector System at DesignCon 2010
FCI announces the successful demonstration of a 20+ Gb/s data stream over its new ultra-high density TwinMezz(TM) mezzanine connector system, which has also been named a finalist in the 2010 DesignVision Awards program in the Interconnect Technologies and Components category by the International Engineering Consortium (IEC). The TwinMezz(TM) connector system provides superior electrical performance at the highest data rates, the highest signal density, and the lowest insertion force when compared to other available mezzanine connectors.
The TwinMezz connectors exhibit very well-matched impedance, low insertion loss, and low crosstalk, which make them well-suited for applications in very high-speed environments.
Configurations with six differential signal pairs per column provide maximum signal density, delivering 25 high-speed signal pairs in a square centimeter, or 161 signal pairs in a square inch. The innovative hermaphroditic design mates to itself and supports stack heights ranging from 12mm to 40mm with 200 to 800 total contacts.
The TwinMezz connector system provides exceptional flexibility with options for integrated molded or optional metal guides and the capability to mix signal and power wafers in a single connector. The versatile open pin field design offers additional flexibility by allowing for mixed differential, single-ended or power pin assignments in a single connector. TwinMezz connectors also feature FCI's patented BGA connector termination for easy surface-mount attachment and efficient trace routing. For more information, visit www.fciconnect.com/twinmezz.
The TwinMezz(TM) connector system, along with other leading edge high-speed and power products from FCI, will be displayed February 2-3 in booth #515 at the DesignCon conference and exhibition in Santa Clara, CA. DesignVision Award winners will be announced at the conference on February 2.
About FCI's MezzSelect(TM) Program:
Today, eight of FCI's product families are part of the MezzSelect product portfolio. With a number of current ongoing developments, the MezzSelect product portfolio will be expanded with high speed, high density and small contact pitch mezzanine connectors. The MezzSelect program also includes a product selector, which can be accessed via FCI's website and is available in printed copies as well. Based on mechanical and electrical selection criteria the MezzSelect product selector allows for quick and easy selection of the product that best suits the application.
About FCI:
With operations in 30 countries and sales of 1.25 billion euros in 2008, FCI is a leading manufacturer of connectors. Our 13,000 employees are committed to providing customers with high-quality, innovative products for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications. For more information: www.fci.com.
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