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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OCTIS™ - Optical Solutions
OCTIS offers a range of optical solutions meeting ever increasing bandwidth requirements. SFP version is interoperable with all types of SFP/SFP+ ports and suitable for high data rate applications over long lengths. QSFP version offers enhanced bandwidth (4X SFP/SFP+).
OCuLink Connector
G14 Series OCuLink connectors are internal and external Small Form Factor PCIe connectors and cables optimized for the client and mobile market segments, while suitable for various datacom, consumer, and industrial applications. The OCulink standard, which is 85Ω version, accommodates SAS 4.0 (24Gb/s) and PCIe 4.0 (16Gb/s) signaling needs and enables optical and copper technology to coexist.
OLST Technology (Optimized Local Surface Treatment)
OLST Technology (Optimized Local Surface Treatment) combines the advantages of light metals – low weight, easy workability, etc. – with the advantages of copper, such as corrosion resistance, the property of being soldered, special features for electrical purposes.
Omni-Path Copper Cable Assemblies 100G
The Omni-Path verified DAC copper cables, are offered to address the needs of the majority of the inter-cabinet & short-reach intra-cabinet cable connections while minimizing cable bulk & cable routing issues, up to 4 meters using 30AWG cable. Longer-length cables up to 6 meters also maximize the length of copper. These longer cables use 26AWG high-performance bulk cable.
Optik-D
"The Optik-D™ fibre-optic connector solution is for designers who need to terminate optical cable in harsh or challenging environments. It is an ARINC 801 conforming fibre-optic connector designed to be used with the Positronic Combo D-Subminiature family. Optik-D is more cost-effective than D38999 or ARINC 600-based systems and is compatible with ARINC 801 products from other manufacturers.
OSFP
Amphenol's OSFP interconnect system has 60 contacts per port, with a 0.6mm contact pitch and 8 high-speed channels. The OSFP footprint is optimized for signal integrity performance and built for use in high-speed serial applications. The connector is enhanced for low crosstalk and has ground commoning for resonance dampening. It is also designed for 1U applications.
OSFP OverPass™ Assemblies
DIRECT HIGH SPEED CONNECTION FROM CHIP SITE TO IO PORT
OSFP OverPass™ products remove high speed signaling from the PCB and create an eight channel direct lower loss interconnection between the ASIC site and the external OSFP IO port by overpassing the PCB. This helps to enable 56G and 112G hardware system designs and a technology for future 224G systems.
OSFP-XD Copper Cable Assemblies
Amphenol is at the forefront of OSFP-XD (Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable eXtra Dense) cable development, setting new industry standards with our innovative designs. Our advanced OSFP-XD cable assemblies are designed to meet the rigorous demands of both PCIe® Gen 5 and Ethernet protocols, providing a future-proof solution with unparalleled bandwidth capabilities.
Outside Plant Passives (OSP)
Optical passives ranging from 4 to 40 channel counts. They can be configured with optional express, upgrade, and test ports to support a variety of applications. The packaging comes in two forms, the HiDT (channel counts 8 or less) and the OSP AOM (channel counts 12 and higher), both providing stable optical performance across a wide operating temperature range for OSP deployment.
OverPass™ Cable System
Amphenol's OverPass™ cable system offers a broad range of capabilities that allow our customers to efficiently transmit high-speed signals from near an ASIC to anywhere in their system.
Paladin® 112Gb/s Backplane Cable
Cable Backplane Systems is part of Amphenol's Highspeed Backplane Product business, dedicated to developing and manufacturing cabled backplane solutions for next-generation system architectures. Our customers are leading providers of data center switches and routers, enterprise servers, and high-performance computers.
Paladin® 112Gb/s Backplane Connector
AMPHENOL'S GAME-CHANGING 112Gb/s BACKPLANE INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY.
Paladin's® revolutionary architecture sets the benchmark for signal integrity performance in backplane interconnects. Exhibiting smooth linear transmission beyond 40GHz, the lowest crosstalk in the market, and consistent SI performance over its entire mating range.
Paladin® HD 224Gb/s Backplane Interconnect System
INDUSTRY LEADING DENSITY AND PERFORMANCE – YOUR PATH TO 224GB/S
The Paladin® HD interconnect system provides world class bandwidth from 112Gb/s to 224Gb/s with industry leading density, supporting up to 144 differential pairs orthogonally within 1U spacing. Paladin® HD's unique mating interface allows for consistent performance in a de-mated condition, critical for next generation systems.
PanelMate™ Family
Amphenol Sine Systems’ PanelMate™ Family of receptacles are engineered with a one-piece, sealed, flanged design for rapid and secure mounting. Their durable, high-temperature, silicone, facial seal provides a barrier of protection from lubricating oils, hydraulic fluids and fossil fuels to withstand the challenges and complexities of harsh environment applications.
Panel Mount Connectors
SV Microwave's panel mount connectors are designed for robust and dependable RF connections. They are built to endure harsh environmental conditions and provide excellent durability during mating. These connectors are perfect for applications that require panel mounting, ensuring a secure RF connection in demanding environments.
PCB Connectors
SV Microwave's PCB connectors deliver high-speed signal integrity and easy integration onto printed circuit boards. They are designed to minimize signal distortion and ensure consistent electrical performance. These connectors are available in solderless and soldered attachment styles, with configurations in edge launch and surface mount to suit various applications.
PCI
The Compact Power connector series was developed with the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG) as the power interface for plug-in power supplies or other chassis mount applications. It delivers high current through a small package and three levels of sequential mating.
PCIe Over Optics- Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO)
QSFP-DD Linear Pluggable Optics. Type II QSFP-DD Form Factor. PCIe Gen 5.0 protocol. 8 Channel full-duplex transceiver. Lengths up to 50m OM4.
Power dissipation < 5W
PCIe® Gen 6 Mini Cool Edge IO Connector
Amphenol introduces the next-generation OverPass™ solution - Mini Cool Edge IO. The 0.60mm pitch connector comes with a slim form factor design, capable of transmitting high-speed signals up to 64G PAM4/PCIe® Gen 6 and allowing much greater signal path lengths while maintaining SI performance when compared to conventional PCB routing methods.
PCIe® Gen 7 Mini Cool Edge IO Connector
Amphenol introduces the next-generation OverPass™ solution: the Mini Cool Edge IO. This connector features a 0.60mm pitch and a slim form factor design, and is capable of transmitting high-speed signals of up to 128G PAM4/PCIe® Gen 7. It allows for significantly longer signal path lengths while maintaining superior signal integrity (SI) performance compared to traditional PCB routing methods.
PCI Express® Gen 5 DirectAttached™ Cable Riser
Amphenol's PCIe® DirectAttached™ cable riser solution with PCIe® DirectAttaced™ CEM connector on one end of the cable allows the flexibility of a different connection on the other end of the cable, accommodating different PCB form factors such as MCIO, Multi-trak™, SlimSAS™, EDSFF, OCP NIC 3.0, Gen Z, or Backplane connectors.
PCS
The PCS Series are versatile, high-current, mixed density connectors with low contact resistance. It remains an industry-leading power connector in the market. Options for one, two, or three contact rows provide flexibility in selection and high conductivity contacts are available to maximize current density. Other options - sequential mating, integrated locking latch, and press-fit contacts.
Perma-Tap® Power Cable Assembly
Perma-Tap® power cable assembly saves space and reduces cost. The wires can be cut, stripped, and terminated to customer-specific lengths. The connector is press-fit to a PCB to provide a compact and secure power delivery solution. A permanent connection between a cable and a PCB with only one connector.
Power Card Edge
The Power Card Edge connectors are a cost-effective system that can be used for DC power output from embedded AC/DC power supplies or for power distribution between boards within an enclosure. The narrow connector body helps maximize airflow for increased cooling and is well-suited for use in 1U rack-mount servers or on power distribution boards inside 1U redundant power supply assemblies.
Power Connector
Amphenol LTW's Power Series is rated up to IP68, providing a current rating range up to 80A in a variety of shell sizes. In design, the Ecomate® program meets the high requirements for applications in industrial technology. Easy operation, reduced dimensions and a more robust design are only a few of the features of the series【Quick Guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=102】
Power USB Connector
FCI Basics Power USB Connector enables additional power delivery to 5V, 12V, or 24V peripheral devices connected using USB 2.0 cable links. When compared to a standard USB connector, this USB+Power connector interface includes four additional contacts each rated at 5A/contact, to supplement the connector's current-carrying capability. This eliminates the need for a separate power cable.
Precision Test Cables
Amphenol RF offers pre-configured RF test cables designed for high-performance applications requiring minimal insertion and return loss. They are ideal for test and measurement applications and each assembly is tested to ensure electrical and mechanical performance.
Pressure Relief Vent (spring-loaded and piercing type)
Amphenol LTW provides M4, M5, M16, M20, M32 and M40 Over-pressure Relief Vents. The Vents act as specialized safeguards in emergencies involving sudden pressure surges, mitigating the risk of potential explosions. Feature: Hydrophobic & Oleophobic membranes types. Up to IP69K【Quick guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=103】【Video: https://youtu.be/dke5JH_B2A0】
PRM Series™ Panel Rack Mount
Amphenol Sine Systems’ PRM Series™ (Panel Rack Mount) Connectors, available in both Plugs and Receptacles, are a quick-connect power connector solution for use in panel rack mount network applications. Our quick-connect design enables denser installations, faster deployments, and upgrades.
Protective Caps
Protective caps are available for many of our products, with options for chains and mounting hardware.
PV® Wire-to-Board and Wire-to-Wire Connector System
VERSATILE DESIGN FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS
Amphenol's PV® solution is a versatile and modular system able to meet all the board-to-board, board-to-wire, and wire-to-wire applications where high density outstanding electrical and mechanical performances are required.
PwrBlade® Cable Assembly
The PwrBlade® cable connectors are designed to mate to PwrBlade® R/A or vertical board-mounted headers. By expanding beyond BTB applications, designers can now connect power supplies and power distribution sub-assemblies in a wider range of applications. The combination of cable connection capability with Amphenol's proven PwrBlade BTB system provides a universal power distribution connector.
PwrBlade® MiniMezz Connector Series
The PwrBlade® Mini connector series introduces enhanced features to our existing PwrBlade® products in a smaller profile. PwrBlade® MiniMezz is available in stack heights ranging from 8mm - 20mm with options for power & signal contacts. It also has blind-mate guides that allow for ±0.80mm of gatherability for blind-mate applications.
PwrBlade® ULTRA Connector System
PwrBlade® ULTRA's design offers an overall height reduction of 24% to reduce airflow impedance in high-density power supplies. Three contact choices are available; High Power, Low Power, and Signal. Ultra-high conductivity materials and new highly conductive plating, combine to produce an ultra-low resistance of just 0.4mΩ at end-of-life conditions.
PwrBlade® ULTRA HD+ BTB Connector System
HIGH POWER BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR SYSTEM
Amphenol's new, PwrBlade® ULTRA HD+ connector series features an enhanced high-power contact design capable of providing up to 100A per contact (per 4 adjacent contacts) and high-density signal options with up to 6 signal pins per column.
PwrBlade® ULTRA HD+ Cable Assembly
HIGH-POWER CABLE-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR SYSTEM
Amphenol's PwrBlade® ULTRA HD+ Cable-to-Board serves as a high-power I/O cable configuration in a low-profile design. The connector features an enhanced contact design capable of providing up to 84A per contact (per 4 adjacent contacts) and high-density signal options with up to 6 signal pins per column.
Pwr TwinBlade® Cable Assemblies
The Pwr TwinBlade® cable system is designed to support applications that demand the supply of high power. The Pwr TwinBlade® connectors employ a proven contact system in a touch-proof design that is capable of supporting currents of up to 100A per contact. The new sensing contacts can be used to eliminate the potential for damage from hot-plug conditions.
QMA Connector Series
The QMA connector is a quick disconnect version of the SMA connector and shares the same internal construction, which allows the connector to have excellent performance up to 6 GHz.
QN Connectors
Amphenol RF’s QN connector is a quick disconnect version of the N-Type connector with similar internal construction, which enables fast and easy matings with minimum space requirements.
QSFP Cable Assemblies
Amphenol's QSFP copper cable assemblies are designed to meet data center, networking and high-performance computing application needs for high density cabling interconnect systems capable of data rates from 10G/Lane to 112G/Lane transmission rates.
QSFP DD Cable Assemblies
200G / 400G / 800G SOLUTIONS
Amphenol's QSFP DD (Double Density) copper cable assemblies double the number of channels from 4 to 8 lanes when compared to the existing QSFP cabling systems, enabling more bandwidth within the same mechanical envelope.
QSFP DD OverPass™ Assemblies
56G AND 112G DIRECT HIGH SPEED CONNECTION FROM CHIP SITE TO IO PORT
QSFP DD OverPass™ products remove high speed signaling from the PCB and create an eight channel direct lower loss interconnection between the ASIC site and the external QSFP DD IO port by overpassing the PCB. This helps to enable 56G and 112G hardware system designs and a technology for future 224G systems.
QSFP OverPass™ Assemblies
28G AND 56G DIRECT HIGH SPEED CONNECTION FROM CHIP SITE TO IO PORT
QSFP OverPass™ products remove the high speed signaling from the PCB and create a four channel direct lower loss interconnection from the ASIC site to the external IO port by overpassing the PCB. This helps to enable 28G and 56G hardware system designs.
QSFP+ Cable Assemblies
Amphenol's QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) connector, cage and cable assemblies are designed to meet emerging data center and high performance computing application needs for a high density cabling interconnect system capable of delivering aggregate data bandwidths of 40Gb/s & 56 Gb/s & 112 Gb/s.
Quickie® IDC Cable-to-Board Connector System
FCI Basics Quickie® is a complete solution for flat cable-to-board connections using 2.54mm pitch IDC technology. The highly durable and cost-saving connectors come with specialized features in polarization, plating, and structure. Headers are low profile and come in shrouded versions with or without eject latches. Receptacles have strain relief covers for precise alignment.
(Radio Frequency Connectors) RF Connectors
Amphenol LTW's RF connector (radio frequency connector) is an electrical connector designed to work at radio frequencies in the multi-megahertz range. RF connectors are typically used with coaxial cables and are designed to maintain the shielding that the coaxial design offers. Available in SMA【Quick guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=105】
RADSOK® PowerBlok™
This series, utilizing RADSOK® socket contact technology for power-to-board backplane application, compact footprint, thermoplastic square, press-fit high power connector. With three sizes ranging from 2.4mm, 3.0mm, and 3.6mm contact sizes and up to 70 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -40°C to +125°C.
RBL Series Push Lock with Latch Connector
Amphenol LTW RBL Connectors are IP67-rated waterproof circular connectors with current ratings up to 20A. Operating temperature range of up to -40°C to +105°C and a durability of 250 cycles. RBL Connectors provide maximum contact resistance of 10mΩ and minimum insulation resistance of 100MΩ at 500VDC【Quick Guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=104】
Removal Tools
Elevate your RF connector handling experience with SV Microwaves advanced removal tools, crafted for precision and efficiency. From the 3mm Bullet Removal Tool to the SMPM Male Shroud Driver, each product is designed with ergonomic handles to ensure user comfort in confined spaces. SV Microwaves' comprehensive inventory includes specialized tools for various connector types, including SMP, SMPM, and SMPS.
Resin Busbars
Easy and fast to manufacture, available in copper or in aluminum versions, this busbar provides an alternative to film insulated busbars for power distribution applications.