PCB SMT Receptacle Connector is optimized for performance.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for InfiniBand and Ethernet CX-4 copper cabling applications, NX+ shielded multilane receptacle connector offers 20 Gbps per lane performance (80 Gbps for entire 4x connector) and meets footprint/operational requirements of SFF-8473 and SFF-8470. This 8 or 24 differential pair connector system exhibits less than 2% total crosstalk. It is also used for Link Aggregation or Backbone cable assemblies and multi-legged fan-out cable assemblies.
Original Press Release:
Meritec and Cinch Introduce the NX+
The New 20Gbps Per Pair Enhanced Shielded MultiLane Receptacle Connector for
InfiniBand and Ethernet CX-4 Copper Cabling Applications.
PAINESVILLE, OHIO and LOMBARD, ILLINOIS - September 8, 2008 - Meritec and Cinch have announced the release of NX+, their new PCB SMT receptacle connector offering 20Gbps per lane performance (80Gbps for entire 4x connector), which meets the footprint and associated performance requirements of the newly released SFF-8473 specification and its originating SFF-8470 specification. Electrical system performance is enhanced by having less than 2% total crosstalk through-out the entire connector/cabling interconnect. This receptacle is backward compatible with the widely used SFF-8470 cable assemblies and its mechanical mating interfaces. See www.sffcommittee.org for SFF specs.
The NX+ Connector System was recently selected for the newly developing Ethernet IEEE-802.3ba CR-4 baseline draft for 40Gbps (4 lanes x 10Gbps = 40Gb) ten meter copper links. The NX+ receptacle is backward compatible with the existing Ethernet IEEE-802.3ak CX-4 specification and exceeds the performance requirements of the IEEE- 802.3ap KR specification. This 8 differential pair and 24 differential pair connector system is also used for various Link Aggregation or Backbone cable assemblies and multi-legged fan-out cable assemblies using CAT-6a and CAT-7a STP cable types with RJ-45 or ARJ-45 connectors that exceed Ethernet IEEE-802.3an specifications. See www.ieee802.org for Ethernet specs.
The new NX+ enhanced PCB receptacle connector is used with its SFF-8470 cables that have been thoroughly tested during InfiniBand trade association's PlugFests and exceed the DDR 5G and QDR 10G per lane specifications. This connector has been proposed in support of the developing QDR (10Gb) and EDR (20Gb) per lane specification. It is used in conjunction with Meritec and Cinch cable assemblies that are listed on the InfiniBand Trade Association's Integrator Product List on their website www.infinibandta.org. Click here to go directly to Integrators' Cable List.
The SFF-8473 and SFF-8470 standards are based on the time proven MicroGiGaCN* interface. Other popular applications and implementations include SAS-2, SATA-2, RapidIO, Aurora, RocketIO, Myrinet, PCI-Express, HyperTransport, XAUI and OIF-CEI copper ports connected with high end performance cable assemblies.
This dual-sourced product is a continuation of the recent Technology License covering the Meritec NX InfiniBand(TM) Architecture Standard High Speed Cable Assembly product line. Under this license, Cinch has gained access to Meritec's extensive knowledge base and unique construction methodology in the area of high-speed connector and cable design, manufacturing and testing. Each company will independently manufacture and market this connector under the name, NX+.
Pricing: FOB factory prices will be quoted on request
Availability: Contact Cinch or Meritec for Samples and evaluation boards
Information: see www.nx-plus.com for product specifications, drawings, etc.
About Meritec
Meritec is a vertically integrated manufacturer and global supplier of specialty connectors and high-end cable assemblies including leading edge performance InfiniBand/CX4 Ethernet (SFF8470) cable assemblies and PCI Express right angle card edge board connectors. Meritec has been proudly manufacturing for more than 40 years in the U.S.A
For more information, please visit www.meritec.com or contact a Customer Service Representatives at 888-MERITEC (888-637-4832) or +1 (440) 354-3148.
About Cinch
Cinch is a global supplier of high reliability, high quality connectors, cables and harnesses to the Computer, Datacom, Telecom, Military Aerospace and Transportations markets worldwide. Cinch Connectors employs approximately 1,100 people, with manufacturing operations located in the United States, Mexico, and England. Cinch product engineering and development activities are based in the United States and the UK. Cinch is a unit of the Safran Group, headquartered in Paris, France. Additional information is available at www.cinch.com.
* MicroGiGaCN is a trademark of Fujitsu.
