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.
Conan® 1.00mm Connector
Amphenol ICC's Conan® 1.00mm is a mezzanine connector designed for industrial applications and harsh environments. Conan® 1.00mm provides a mechanically secure, high-density electrical interface between parallel printed circuit boards. Its unique design with an audible 'click' sound enhances the security and ease of use. It has good mating performance, rugged design, and is under 70 positions.
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.
Cool Edge 1.00mm PCIe Connectors
Cool Edge PCIe® connectors bring high-speed PCIe® support into a one-piece card edge package with 16GT/s Gen 4 and 32GT/s Gen 5 capabilities. Slim connector design saves space on the motherboard while facilitating other higher-density applications. These connectors come with a simple housing design with an overall reduced footprint, providing additional benefits over standard PCIe® CEM solutions.
Cool Stack 0.80mm Hybrid Power & Signal Connectors
Cool Stack Hybrid Power and Signal connectors provide one-piece high speed and high power solutions while addressing multiple networking standards like PCIe, and SAS/SATA. It offers a maximum current rating of 16A per power pin, which aids in supporting applications with medium power requirements.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
D-Sub Cable Connectors
FCI Basics D-Sub Cable Connectors span across signal and power applications in computer equipment, cash register, and high-end industrial cabinets. Signal connectors are available as removable crimp contacts, and power connectors in crimp, solder bucket, and wire wrap terminations.
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 Economy Range Board-Mount Connectors
FCI Basics D-Sub Economy Range Board-Mount Connectors are proven solutions designed to meet less demanding applications while meeting all their design requirements. These connectors have guaranteed durability of 50 mating cycles. Board connectors are available in straight and right-angle versions, while cable connectors are available in solder bucket and crimp styles.
D-Sub High Density Board-Mount Connectors
FCI Basics D-Sub High-Density Board-Mount Connectors, based on the compact-D form factor, complete your board and system designs by providing high-density and high-speed interfaces. The high-speed, power, assembly, and mechanical packaging expertise, aids in getting the signals out of the box at optimal cost and performance, while accommodating up to 78 positions in standard shell sizes.
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 Slimline
ULTRA SLIM D-SUB CONNECTORS
FCI Basics has expanded the D-Sub connectors with a modified ultra-slim body with contact alignment in a single row. These are available both in SMT termination suitable for reflow soldering and solder tail version for standard wave soldering. These connectors also feature solderable retention pegs that absorb vibration.
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 Standard Density Connectors
Amphenol ICC's D-Subminiature standard 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 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.
Dubox® 2.54mm Crimp to Wire
The Dubox®, connector families offer an extensive range of through-hole and surface-mount part options, including single or double-row in either straight or right-angle orientation from 2 to 50 positions, with a current rating of 3A (maximum) per individual contact. The Dubox® contact has a pre-stressed, dual-beam design to enable low insertion force, 4-wall contact design for signal protection.
DVI Connectors
Amphenol LTW DVI Connectors feature a 1.5A current rating, a ≤20mΩ contact resistance, and a ≥1000MΩ @ 500VDC insulation resistance rating. These DVI Connectors have a copper alloy, gold-plated contacts, and steel, nickel-plated shell.
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.
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.
EMI Gasket Bulkhead Connectors and Adapters
SV Microwave has just released a series of SMA and 2.92mm cable connectors and adapters with built-in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. These interconnects feature a gasket that improves EMI shielding over similar products, resulting in minimal to no electromagnetic interference.
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+® High Speed Backplane Connector System
The ExaMAX+® backplane connector system is designed to meet 56Gb/s PAM4 industry specifications with plenty of SI margin while maintaining mating interface compatibility with previous ExaMAX® products. The optimized connector design delivers superior signal integrity performance resulting in lower crosstalk noise and higher insertion loss-to-crosstalk ratio.
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 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™ Swift Connectors
Amphenol has developed the ExtremePort™ Swift connector which is used in the application of PCIe® Gen5 signal NRZ 32GT/s, UPI 2.0 24GT/s, 24Gb/s SAS signal. With 0.6mm contact pitch, ExtremePort™ Swift solutions are smaller than mainstream connectors in the current market to save space in the end device.
ExtremePort™ Z-Link
Amphenol introduces the SFF-TA-1002 standard solution - ExtremePort™ Z-Link, which is a 0.60mm pitch connector that comes with a slim form factor design, capable of transmitting a high-speed signal up to 56G PAM4, and allowing much greater signal path lengths while maintaining SI performance when compared to conventional PCB routing methods.
F2X Fiber Optic Building Entry Point
The building entry point (BEP) enables easy connection of buildings to your fiber optic network. The BEP can accommodate different numbers of fibers according to your needs. With the patented F2X® solution you are able to connect and measure FTTX installations faster.
Fan Connector Card-to-Wire
CTW (Card-to-Wire) fan module connector comes with a flexible design for card-to-wire power applications used in fan modules. It allows different wire gauges ranging from 28AWG - 22AWG. The connector provides a maximum current rating of 4A/pin.
Fiber Demarcation Box Gen 3 (FD3)
The FD3 offers a lightweight aluminum housing with enhancements to cable ports, tie-down brackets and seals, layered fiber routing, various connector port types, and increased capacity, as well as door lock options. Splice trays are configurable to accommodate discrete passive components, such as splitters and WDM filters, as well as High-Density optical modules.