Serial I/O Copper Link eliminates data traffic congestion.
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Suited for linking servers, storage, computers, switches, and other data network or communications devices, EyeMax(TM) 4X and 12X serial I/O copper link enables continuous flow of high-speed data transfers at greater than 2.5 Gbps per link/channel for cable lengths up to 10 m. RoHS-compliant unit also offers less than 4% cross-talk performance to support switched fabric link capabilities and scalability within and between system hardware applications.
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FCI's EyeMax(TM) Copper Solution Meets High Speed Demands
ETTERS, PA. (November 29, 2007) -- FCI, one of the leading suppliers of connectors and interconnect systems, has introduced the EyeMax 4X and 12X high-speed serial I/O link as part of its cable assembly program. EyeMax(TM) provides high-speed, serial copper links for industry-standard applications including linking servers, storage, computers, switches and other data network or communications devices.
"EyeMax meets the market demands for a low-cost alternative to traditional fiber optics with its copper solution," said Bavo Teunissen, global marketing communications manager, FCI. "The serial copper links provide a continuous flow of serial data and eliminate data traffic congestion."
The mating interface used in EyeMax cable and connector products has been selected as the external I/O copper link for industry standards including Infiniband®, 10G Fibre Channel, 10G Base-CX4 Ethernet and SFF-8470 for Serial ATA or Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS). EyeMax cable assemblies enable high-speed data transfers at >2.5 Gb/s per link/channel for cable lengths up to 10 meters. In addition, this cable technology offers <4% cross-talk performance, greater bandwidth and exceptional electrical performance to support switched fabric link capabilities and scalability within and between system hardware applications.
FCI now serves its customers with a full line of cable assemblies for high-speed applications, as well as 2mm grid, power cable assembly and cable solutions that compliment FCI's core products and custom solutions.
EyeMax is RoHS-compliant. Product lead-times average 4 to 6 weeks.
For more information on EyeMax and FCI's cable assembly programs, including product specifications visit FCI's dedicated microsite at www.fciconnect.com/cableassembly < www.fciconnect.com/cableassembly > .
For more information contact FCI at 825 Old Trail Road, Etters, PA 17319-7883; call 800-237-2374, email at electronics.us@fciconnect.com or visit FCI on the web at www.fciconnect.com
