IT Datacom
With our industry-leading high-speed, power and fiber optic technologies, together with superior simulation and testing capability and cost-effectiveness, Amphenol is a market leader in interconnect development for the information technology (IT) and datacom market. Whether industry standard or application-specific designs are required, we can provide customers with products that enable performance at the leading edge of next-generation, high-speed, power and fiber optic technologies. Our primary end applications include cloud computing and data centers, gaming systems, internet appliances, networking equipment, servers, storage systems, transmission and web service providers.
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Combo-D
Positronic Combo-D connectors are a combination of signal and power and are part of the D-sub family. Combo-D connectors are used in military, communications, space, industrial, and medical applications. These connectors are available in various performance levels for the best cost/performance ratio.
ComboStak® and PowerStak® Board-to-Board Connectors
ComboStak® and PowerStak® are compact, hybrid (signal and power), and power board-to-board connectors. ComboStak® combines existing, BergStak® 0.8mm pitch signal pins with 2.00mm pitch power blades. PowerStak® is the power-only version. Both ComboStak® and PowerStak® provide high signal and current density with a wide range of stack heights.
Cool Edge 0.80mm Hybrid Power & Signal Connectors
Cool Edge Hybrid Power and Signal connectors provide a one-piece high speed and high power card-edge package. These versatile solutions address multiple standards like PCIe, SAS, SATA, and offer multiple BTB configurations such as mezzanine, coplanar, and midplane/backplane. Moreover, the connectors are designed as Open Pin Field and are hot-plug capable.
Crossbow™
Crossbow allows designers to take advantage of all the benefits associated with orthogonal mid-plane architectures as the differential pairs on each side of the mid-plane share vias creating a straight pass-through connection. This shared via approach combined with the Crossbow footprint, eliminates most electrical problems associated with the typical backplane via stub.
cStack™
The Amphenol ICC cStack™ high-speed solder-less interconnect solution provides limitless flexibility for board-to-board mezzanine applications and board-to-board stackable and coplanar applications when terminated to a flex circuit.
cStack™ Flex Cables
Amphenol's cStack™ flexible circuit assemblies are designed for applications where flexibility, space, weight, and performance are critical. They are available in standard and custom flex circuit and connector designs. cStack™ Flex is a compression-based interconnect utilizing Amphenol's cStack™ interposer terminated to a multi-layer impedance-controlled flexible circuit in a compact footprint.
Custom Flex Cables
Amphenol's Flex Cable Assemblies provide value-added solutions to challenging interconnect problems where a flexible solution is desirable. Amphenol flex cables can be engineered to use any mezzanine connector in the Amphenol portfolio to meet unique signal integrity, mechanical, power, and environmental requirements.
CXP
CXP connector comes in a one-piece Press-Fit assembly that provides one-step placement to the board to accommodate single, ganged, or stacked connector configurations in high-density requirements. CXP system has twelve channels for up to 20 Gbps, resulting in 240 Gbps of total bandwidth. This allows our CXP to go beyond the 100 Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3ba & the InfiniBand CXP12x QDR standards.
CXP2 Active Optical Cable
HIGH DENSITY, EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
Amphenol's 300G CXP2 to CXP2 Active Optical Cable is a natural choice for optical cabling in data center/high-performance computing hardware applications, providing a cost-effective plug-and-play cabling solution. The CXP2 form factor delivers the highest hardware faceplate port density among existing SFF industry standards.
CXP Passive Copper Cable Assemblies 120G/168G/300G
Amphenol's CXP passive copper cable assemblies are designed to meet the high bandwidth capacity demands being requested by data centers and high-performance computing applications. The CXP copper cables are a high-density cabling interconnect system capable of delivering aggregate data bandwidths of 120Gb/s and 168 Gb/s.
DDR3 Memory Module Sockets
DDR3 vertical DIMM sockets are designed to accept 240 position DDR3 memory modules that conform to JEDEC M0-269. Low-resistance contacts support the use of RDIMM (registered DIMM), which helps to further reduce power consumption in data center hardware.
DDR4 Memory Module Sockets
Vertical DDR4 DIMM sockets from Amphenol provide 288 contacts on 0.85mm pitch and are designed to accept DDR4 memory modules that conform to JEDEC MO-309. The DDR4 series complies with the new interface standard JEDEC POD12. It allows a module seating plane of 2.40mm and supports module variants in UDIMM, RDIMM, and LRDIMM.
DDR4 SO-DIMM Memory Module Sockets
HIGH-SPEED HIGH-DENSITY SO-DIMM SOCKETS
DDR4 SO-DIMM connectors deliver high-speed and bandwidth. Being half the size of regular DIMMs, they lower power consumption and promote better thermal management. Different key positions aid alignment and prevent mismating. 260 position SO-DIMM connectors are available in 4.00mm, 5.20mm, 8.00mm, 9.20mm height, in standard or reverse options.
DDR4 Ultra Low Profile Memory Module Sockets
DDR4 Ultra Low Profile (ULP) vertical DIMM sockets provide 288 contacts on 0.85mm pitch. It facilitates convenient memory expansion in servers, workstations, desktop PCs, and embedded applications in communications and industrial equipment. With an ultra-low module seating height of 1.1mm and connector height of 13.1mm, it reduces the overall profile of the connector.
DIN 41612 Accessories
ACCESSORIES FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENT CONNECTOR APPLICATIONS
SHROUDS
LATCHES AND THEIR FRAMES
DIN POLARIZING KEY
HOOD/COVER SET
DIN IDC Cable Connectors and Cable Assemblies
FCI Basics DIN IDC cable connectors are available in 4 connector sizes as 96, 42, 21, and 9 positions. Available in wire sizes 30AWG to 24AWG, their unique insulation displacement design grants the lowest installed cost for users. Standard accessories are also offered to make up a fully modular system.
DisplayPort
HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO INTERCONNECT SOLUTION
Amphenol DisplayPort connector system is a scalable solution that transmits 1, 2, or 4 lanes of High-Definition video at 2.7Gb/s per lane up to a maximum of 10.8Gb/s. DisplayPort also allows flexible allocation of available bandwidth between audio and video.
Double Density Cool Edge 0.80mm Connectors and Cable Assemblies
The 0.80mm pitch DDCE connectors and cable assemblies offer a compact design with 2 rows of contacts. This highly configurable single-piece connector can accommodate both high-speed and low-speed signal and power. This hybrid connector reduces more than half of the PCB footprint when compared to 1.00mm PCIe Cool Edge. It supports PCIe Gen 5 and is designed for multiple Add-In- Card thicknesses.
DSFP 56G PAM4 SMT Connector
DSFP SMT Connectors offer dual high-speed lanes operating at 28Gb/s NRZ and 56Gb/s PAM-4 for a 50G & 100G aggregated bandwidth solution. It has additional 2 pins compared to the SFP/SFP+ family, which enables it to have a second high-speed channel with an identical connector form factor. The DSFP shares the same unique mating interface and EMI cage dimensions as the whole range of SFP/SFP+ cages.
D-Sub Accessories
FCI Basics D-Sub Accessories complement FCI Basics D-sub offering by accounting for the moderate to severe mechanical stresses encountered, and preventing risks like pulling up and accidental mismating. The range of derived accessories includes plastic or metalized plastic hoods, EMI/RFI shielded two-part metal hoods, various cable clamps, locking devices, dust caps, and brackets.
D-Sub Accessories
In addition to a wide variety of D-Sub connectors, we offer a large assortment of Backshells, Locking Systems and Mounting Hardware. We also offer blind mate options, EMI covers, Sealing Options, and custom options to fit many different application requirements.
Dsub Custom Specials
DSUB CONNECTORS FOR CUSTOM APPLICATIONS
Amphenol has proven capability to work with customers and develop special product extensions to meet their custom applications. This can be to meet special polarization requirements, fitment to their special panel cabinets, extra standoff to meet the height requirements, assemblies for cable application, etc.
D-Sub Dual Port Connectors
Amphenol ICC's D-Subminiature product line offers a wide range of termination options for board and cable ends, bringing down the overall cost of cable assembly and connectors significantly. The terminations include Straight, Right Angle, SMT, Press Fit, and Slim Sunk for board side, and Solder Cup, Crimping, IDC Ribbon, Solderless Wire Wrap, and Screw Termination for cable side.
D-Sub High Density Connectors
Amphenol ICC's D-Subminiature high-density product line offers a wide range of termination options for board and cable ends, bringing down the overall cost of cable assembly and connectors significantly. The terminations include Straight, Right Angle, SMT, Press Fit, and Slim Sunk for board side, and Solder Cup, Crimping, IDC Ribbon, Solderless Wire Wrap, and Screw Termination for cable side.
D-Sub High Density Connectors
The I/O connection system has been a common interface to electronic applications for a long time. These products are applied to nearly all markets & applications, from industrial control to telecommunications. ALTW D-Sub connectors are developed in 5 different standard housing fit for standard/high-density pin contact & sealed for ingress protection up to IP68.
D-Sub Hybrid Connectors
Amphenol ICC's TW Hybrid D-Subminiature connectors offer a wide range of termination options for board and cable ends, bringing up an overall solution of cable and PCB assemblies. The terminations include Straight and Right Angle for the board side, and Solder Cup and Crimping (for power pin only) for the cable side. Each termination variant has both socket and plug connectors.
D-Sub MicroTCA Connectors
FCI Basics D-Sub MicroTCA Connectors are power module I/O interconnects for 48V applications designed in accordance with TCA specifications. The concept is based on the single-shell Delta D design, and power contacts handle up to 24A. PCB connectors are proposed in traditional Solder-to-board and Pin-in-Paste versions for optimized applied cost.
D-Sub Pin-in-Paste Connectors
FCI Basics D-Sub Pin-in-Paste Connectors are now available in Pin-in-Paste (Through Hole Reflow) versions in standard and compact form factors. Pin-in-Paste technology (PiP) allows the use of Through Hole products in SMT manufacturing processes. The connectors use high-temperature thermoplastic that can withstand reflow soldering temperatures up to 260°C to facilitate PiP soldering.
D-Sub Press-Fit Connectors
FCI Basics D-Sub Press-fit Connectors are available in single-shell Delta-D, high density, and mixed power designs, saving the cost of an additional wave soldering. The "Eye of the Needle" termination technique combined with a unique flat-rock design supports easy application by pressure on the insulator. Insertion kits are available for the process.
D-Sub SMT Connectors
D-Sub connectors are now available with Surface Mount Termination (SMT) in standard form factors. The connectors use high-temperature thermoplastic that can withstand reflow soldering temperatures up to 260°C to facilitate SMT soldering. The products are UL recognized and lead-free.
D-Sub Waterproof Connectors
Amphenol ICC's IP67 Waterproof D-Subminiature product line offers the terminations for board and cable ends, bringing down the overall cost of cable assembly and connectors significantly. The terminations include Straight and Right Angle for the board side and Solder Cup for the cable side. Each termination variant has both socket and plug connectors.
EconoStik™ 2.54mm
EconoStik™ 2.54mm is an economical range of 2.54mm unshrouded header. It is available in single-row and double-row with vertical through-hole, right-angle through-hole, and vertical SMT terminations. EconoStik™ 2.54mm is a standard 0.64mm square header with high-temperature resin and 1μ" gold plating in contact and tail. It supports up to 50 mating cycles.
eHPCE® Enhanced High Power Card Edge Connector
CLASSIC HPCE® WITH ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
eHPCE® connector offers a 15% increase in power density with the same footprint as classic HPCE®. The all-new power contact design offers lower contact resistance and higher current carrying capacity compared to classic HPCE® connectors. eHPCE® connectors are designed to extend the life of power supplies using card edge output power connectors.
Elite®
ULTRA-HIGH DENSITY BACKPLANE INTERCONNECT SOLUTION
Ultra-High density 56+ Gbp/s PAM4 interconnect platform utilizing proven press-fit technology and a single wafer design optimized for traditional backplane, direct orthogonal, and cable design solutions.
eQSFP
The eQSFP interconnect system is comprised of a 38 position 0.8mm pitch SMT connector, and a press-fit cage. With four channels of data in one pluggable, the system interface is capable of transferring data up to 28 Gbps/Channel and replacing up to 4 standard SFP+ receptacles. Supporting standards include Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand, and SONET/SDH with different data rate options.
E-Series Total Front Access Panels
E-Series features tray-based, total front access fiber distribution panels. E-Series gives cost-effective patch, patch/splice, and splice-only capabilities in an industry-standard ETSI footprint. The series can host up to 144 terminations in a standard configuration that fits existing frame layouts and new builds.
ExaMAX2® 112Gb/s High-Speed Backplane Connector
The ExaMAX2® backplane connector system supports 112Gb/s PAM4 industry specifications. It maintains mating interface compatibility with previous ExaMAX products to allow cost/performance flexibility for designers. The mating interface and connector design are optimized to support the demanding electrical and mechanical requirements of 112G systems. ExaMAX2 delivers industry-leading SI performance.
ExaMAX® 56Gb/s High Speed Backplane Cable Assembly
The ExaMAX® I/O system offers cable assemblies and I/O connector solutions for both internal and external applications. ExaMAX® I/O products are capable of delivering high-speed performance of 25 Gb/s per channel with a path to 40 Gb/s and higher. The ExaMAX® I/O system delivers superior linear board signal density and meets the performance requirements of the OIF-CEI-25G-LR industry standard.
ExaMAX® VS High-Speed Backplane Connector
The ExaMAX® VS backplane system is a scalable, cost-optimized connector system designed for higher bandwidth applications up to 25Gb/s. The high-performance connector system provides both mechanical robustness and superior signal integrity, minimizing channel performance variation for every differential pair.
ExaMEZZ® 56Gb/s High Speed Mezzanine Connector System
The ExaMEZZ® connector is designed to enable superior 25Gb/s electrical performance and provide a path to 56Gb/s in anticipation of further increases in bandwidth requirements and high-speed signaling. ExaMEZZ® connectors feature a revolutionary beam-on-beam contact interface that minimizes the residual stub for improved signal integrity performance.
ExpressPort® QSFP+
Amphenol's ExpressPort® QSFP+ interconnect system is comprised of a 38 position 0.8mm pitch SMT connector, & a press-fit cage. With four channels of data in one pluggable, the system interface is capable of transferring data up to 16Gb/s per Channel, & replacing up to 4 standard SFP+ receptacles. These features result in greater port density & overall cost savings over traditional SFP+ products.
ExpressPort® SFP+
Amphenol's ExpressPort® SFP+ interconnect system provides data transfer speeds of up to 16Gb/s. The design of the ExpressPort® SFP+ connector minimizes impedance discontinuities & reflections at high data rates & provides a 10-20dB improvement in Near-End Crosstalk. ExpressPort® SFP+ cage construction features EMI shielding available in the form of metal spring fingers or elastomeric gaskets.
Extremeport-Flash
Amphenol’s Extremeport-Flash is an extreme low mating height, easy-to-release high-speed cable solution. We designed 95ohm Flash mainly to support near chip (under heat sink) to IO application, and the mating height is lower than 5mm. Flash can support 56G PAM4, and scalable to 112G PAM4 application, and plug is with pull tab design feature for easy release.
Extremeport-MCIO(Mini Cooledge IO)
Amphenol's Mini Cooledge IO(MCIO) is a high-speed, small mechanical size cable solution. Amphenol MCIO product is now being specified in the SFF group and the project number is SFF-TA-1016. MCIO cable can support PCIe Gen5, and is scalable to PCIe Gen6 and 112G PAM4. We developed 85ohm and 95ohm solutions to support different applications.
Extremeport-Swift
Amphenol’s Extremeport-Swift is an extreme low profile(mating height<9mm), robust mechanical, and excellent SI performance cable solution. The cable assembly and connector can support PCIe Gen5, and the SI performance is scalable to PCIe Gen6 and 112G PAM4. We can provide straight, right angle, and side exit plug types with 38pin, 74pin, and 124pin to support customers to optimize system layout.
ExtremePort™ Flash Connector
Amphenol introduces the next-generation OverPass™ solution - ExtremePort™ Flash. The 0.60mm pitch connector comes with an extremely low profile design capable of transmitting a high-speed signal up to 56G PAM4, and allows much greater signal path lengths while maintaining SI performance when compared to conventional PCB routing methods.
ExtremePort™ QSFP DD 112G Connectors
Amphenol's ExtremePort™ QSFP DD 112G interconnect system is comprised of a 76 position, 0.8mm pitch connector built for use in high-speed serial applications. Each port supports up to 800Gb/s in aggregate over an 8 x 112Gb/s electrical interface. The cage and connector design provides backward compatibility to QSFP56...
ExtremePort™ QSFP+
Amphenol's ExtremePort™ QSFP+ interconnect system is comprised of a 38-position, 0.8mm pitch connector built for use in high-speed serial applications. Each port offers 4 channels to increase port density which allows for more board real estate and cost-optimized solutions. The ExtremePort™ QSFP+ connector supports next-generation 200G+ applications and transmits up to 56Gb/s PAM4 per channel.
ExtremePort™ SFP+
Amphenol's ExtremePort™ SFP+ interconnect system is comprised of a 20-position hot-swappable I/O connector enclosed in a metal cage mounted to a host PCB.It supports up to 56Gb/s PAM4 aggregate bandwidth with backward compatibility for next-gen Ethernet & Fibre Channel applications. ExtremePort™ SFP+ connector shares the same unique mating interface & EMI cage dimensions as the SFP+ form factor.
Extremeport-Z-Link(Gen Z)
Amphenol’s Extremeport Z-Link(Gen Z ) Connector is a scalable connector and connector interface compliant to SNIA: SFF-TA-1002. Z-Link can support PCIe Gen5, and is scalable to PCIe Gen6 and 112G PAM4. Z-Link can support high speed and power in one connector, and we developed 1C, 2C, 4C, and 4C+ connectors to support customers' different applications.