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Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated
01/29/2013 | Press release
iPass+™ zHD Vertical Connectors Operate at SAS-3 and Projected SAS-4 High-Speed Bandwidths
distributed by noodls on 01/29/2013 14:46
Driving next generation data rates and port-densities, low-profile iPass+ zHD connectors improve system airflow and signal integrity by eliminating mid-plane connections
LISLE, IL - January 29, 2013 - Molex Incorporated introduces high density iPass+™ zHD vertical connectors for midplane or other non-edge-board applications. The new iPass+ zHD vertical connector system provides a 0.75mm pitch vertical connector that meets requirements of SAS-3 and projected SAS-4 bandwidths.
"Limited airflow and high cross talk are becoming recurring problems in many servers and computing systems," states Joe Dambach, new product development manager, Molex. "The iPass+ zHD vertical connector solves these issues for customers with a one-step placement, low-profile design that provides excellent signal integrity performance while maintaining a small footprint on the PCB."
Featuring a robust and secure connection, Molex iPass+ zHD connectors are scalable up to 96 Gbps data rates (24 Gbps over 4 lanes). The new iPass+ zHD vertical connectors improve system airflow and reduce board-space constraints by providing flexible midplane design options. The waferized connector design optimizes the PCB footprint with low insertion loss, low integrated cross-talk noise, low return loss and only minimal performance variation across all high-speed channels. The vertical press-fit iPass+ zHD connector nearly doubles the number of ports on the PCB, compared to convention iPassTM connectors. One-step placement reduces cost and time associated with the wave solder process. The iPass+ zHD connectors mate to all current miniSAS HD (Molex iPass+ HD) passive copper, active copper and optical cable assemblies. A positive locking latch ensures secure mating retention to cable assemblies.
"Innovative iPass+ zHD vertical connectors deliver Molex customers a virtually future-proof new connector design for SAS-3 and projected SAS-4 high-speed server-storage networks," adds Dambach.
Available in multiple configurations (1-by-1, 1-by-2, 1-by-4), versatile press-fit iPass+ zHD connectors accommodate a range of high density data and networking applications. For additional information visit: www.molex.com/link/ipassplushd.html. To receive information and updates on Molex products and industry solutions, please sign up for the Molex e-newsletter at www.molex.com/link/register/.
About Molex Incorporated
Providing more than connectors, Molex delivers complete interconnect solutions for a number of markets including data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, medical, military and lighting. Established in 1938, the company operates 40 manufacturing locations in 16 countries. The Molex website is http://www.molex.com. Follow us at www.twitter.com/molexconnectors, watch our videos at www.youtube.com/molexconnectors, connect with us at www.facebook.com/molexconnectors and read our blog at www.connector.com.
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