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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SAS 3.0 Connectors
SAS 3.0 connectors for next-generation servers with 12Gb/s speeds. The 29-position receptacle and plug connectors feature hot-plugging and blind-mating, connector misalignment compensation, and a PCB retention mechanism for robust SMT attachment. It is SATA compliant and meets a wide range of vertical and R/A configurations for usage across server and storage equipment, HDDs, and HDD carriers.
SAS 4.0 Connectors
SAS 4.0 connectors for next-generation servers with 24Gb/s speeds. The 29-position receptacle & plug connectors feature hot-plugging & blind-mating, connector misalignment compensation, and a PCB retention mechanism for robust SMT attachment. It is SATA compliant and meets a wide range of vertical and R/A configurations for usage across server and storage equipment, HDDs, HDD carriers, and SSDs.
SAS/PCIe 3.0 (U.2) Connectors
SAS/PCIe 3.0 connectors are designed for next-generation servers with 12Gb/s speeds. The 68-position, SAS/PCIe receptacle, and header enable high-speed Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive (HDD) interface as well as Peripheral Component Express (PCIe)-based devices. These connectors are backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS, SATA, and 3Gb/s SFF8482 connectors.
SAS/PCIe 4.0 (U.2&U.3) Connectors
SAS/PCIe® 4.0 (U.2 & U.3) connectors come with 16GT/s (PCIe® lanes) or 24Gb/s (SAS lanes) speeds to meet the demands of next-generation servers. The 68-position, SAS/PCIe® receptacle and header enable implementation of high-speed SAS hard disk drive (HDD) interface as well as PCIe®-based devices. The molded guidepost allows the device plug and receptacle to self-align during the mating process.
SAS/PCIe® 5.0 (U.2 & U.3) Connectors
SAS/PCIe 5.0 (U.2 & U.3) connectors come with 32GT/s (PCIe lanes) and 24Gb/s (SAS lanes) speeds to meet the demands of next-generation servers. The 68-position, SAS/PCIe receptacle and header enable implementation of high-speed Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive (HDD) interface as well as Peripheral Component Express (PCIe)-based devices.
SAS/PCIe® 6.0 (U.2/SFF8639 ) Connectors
SAS/PCIe® 6.0 (U.2) connectors come with 64Gb/s PAM4 (PCIe® lanes) and 24Gb/s (SAS lanes) speeds to meet the demands of next-generation servers. The 68-position, SAS/PCIe® receptacle and plug enable implementation of high-speed Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive (HDD) interface as well as Peripheral Component Express (PCIe®)-based devices.
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors
Amphenol offers a wide range of high-performance SATA connectors. They are designed to support up to 12Gb/s, enabling the implementation of low cost, high speed, high capacity hard disk drive (HDD). The connectors are SATA compliant and meet a wide range of vertical and right-angle configurations for usage across server and storage equipment, HDDs, and HDD carriers.
SCA-2 Connectors
SCA-2 connectors consist of headers and receptacles that enable the hard disk drive to backplane interface in enterprise storage systems. The header resides on the HDD while the receptacle is attached to the backplane. 40pos SCA-2 receptacles are designed to accept Fibre Channel drives, while 80pos receptacle accepts SCSI drives.
Scorpion Modular
Design your own connector with our Scorpion series! The Scorpion modular connector can be configured as a power connector, a signal connector, or both, and it offers nearly limitless combinations. Perfect to achieve that ideal blend of size, weight, and power (SWaP). Add options for blind mating, float mount, panel mount, and cable connector options, as well as integral locking systems.
SFP
Amphenol's SFP product family supports applications for up to 6 Gbps per channel. The connector accepts multiple transceivers per INF-8074i and combines, transmits, and receives functions in a low-cost, compact format. The assemblies are designed to maximize valuable space on the PCB.
SFP Cable Assemblies
Amphenol's SFP cable assemblies are designed to support applications for Ethernet and Fibre Channel. The Amphenol SFP products offer an ultra-high-performance, cost-effective solution for 10G/25G/50G/100G speed applications in switched fabric I/O, switches, routers, data storage arrays, and high-performance computer (HPC) clusters.
SFP-DD DAC Cable Assemblies
Amphenol's SFP-DD cable assemblies are designed to support applications for Ethernet. The Amphenol SFP-DD products offer an ultra-high-performance, cost-effective solution for 100G aggregate speed applications in switches, routers, data storage arrays, and high-performance computer (HPC) clusters.
SFP OverPass™ Assemblies
DIRECT HIGH SPEED CONNECTION FROM CHIP SITE TO IO PORT
SFP OverPass™ products remove high speed signaling from the PCB and create a direct connection between the ASIC site and the external IO port by overpassing the PCB. This helps to enable 28G and 56G hardware system designs. This results in lower over signal loss, PCB design complexity and reduces PCB costs.
SheerPwr® Circular Connector
SheerPwr® Circular is a high-current, low-resistance interface, designed for applications connecting busbars-to-busbars/boards & BTB. It uses a robust and compliant power contact, assembled in a circular orientation. This forms a power socket, designed to mate with traditional machined pins, which provides repeated low resistance, high misalignment tolerance & high current carrying capabilities.
Single Pair Ethernet
Amphenol LTW’s Single Pair Ethernet mechanical interfaces are all designed and made according to IEEE 802.3bp standard offering 5 mechanical mating interfaces all IP67 up and above giving you the freedom to choose the interconnects suitable to your needs. The SPE Connectors interface integrated in M5, M8, M12, FLOS and X-Lok【Quick Guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=107】
Slim Cool Edge 0.65mm Hybrid Power & Signal Connectors
Slim Cool Edge Hybrid Power & Signal connectors provide a one-piece high speed and high power card-edge package. These connectors offer cost-competitive and high-density solutions. These versatile solutions based on a 0.65mm signal pitch design offer multiple BTB configurations like right angle, mezzanine, and coplanar. The connectors are designed as Open Pin Field & are hot-plug capable.
Slim Cool Edge 0.65mm Hybrid Power & Signal Gen 6 Connectors
Amphenol's new Slim Cool Edge Gen 6 64G PAM4 Hybrid Power and Signal connectors offer a compact, one-piece card-edge solution for high-speed and high-power applications. These connectors provide a cost-effective and high-density alternative, featuring a versatile 0.65mm signal pitch design that supports multiple board-toboard (BTB) configurations.
SlimSAS™
PROVEN, HIGH SPEED, NEXT-GENERATION SAS-4 INTERFACE
SlimSAS™ connectors address issues in next-generation storage devices such as bulk cable form factor restrictions and the introduction of multi-lane storage devices. SlimSAS™ connector is a 0.60mm pitch interconnect system that offers superior signal integrity performance over standard Mini-SAS solutions.
SlimSAS™ Low Profile Connectors - U10 Series
In order to provide higher speed and smaller size solution on networking equipment and server, Amphenol has developed SlimSAS™ low profile connector which is used in application of UPI1.0, 11.2GT/s, 24Gb/s SAS signal or 16GT/s PCIe® signal. With 0.60mm contact pitch, Low Profile (LP) SlimSAS™ solutions are smaller than mainstream connectors in current market to save space in end devices.
SMA and RP-SMA Connector Series
Using a threaded interface, SMA 50 Ohm connectors are semi-precision units that provide excellent electrical performance from DC to 18 GHz and outstanding mechanical durability.
SMC Connector Series
The SMC interface features threaded coupling with 10-32 threads and is available in 50 and 75 Ohm configurations. SMC connectors offer broadband performance with low reflection DC to 10 GHz and are primarily used in telecommunications and instrumentation applications.
SMP Connector Series
The SMP interface is a subminiature interface in the same scale as MMCX connectors but offers a frequency range of DC to 40 GHz. It is commonly used in miniaturized high frequency coaxial modules and is offered in both push-on and snap-on mating styles.
SMZ Connectors
SMZ connector features the 75 ohm impedance and are ideal for instrumentation applications.
SSMC Connectors
SSMC connectors are ideal for limited-space applications that require the security of a threaded coupling mechanism. They are best used with semi-rigid cables or miniature flexible cables in demanding applications up to 12.4 GHz.
Strain Relief Boots
Our Strain Relief Boots provide protection and reinforcement for rugged applications.
Summit Rack
The Summit Rack can be mounted on ladder racks or wire baskets above the active equipment. The 19" spacing allows the installation of different panels, such as C2E, C2X, LCX, or patch plates, and is available in 3RU and 5RU configurations.
Termination Tools for RF Connectors
Amphenol RF offers a full line of termination tooling to meet your specific production requirements. All tools meet Amphenol’s stringent design and quality requirements and provide a consistent and reliable crimp each and every time, thereby ensuring the integrity of the connector termination.
TPA Fuses
With ratings up to 50A, TPA fuses enable the management of high-density/high-capacity equipment such as routers, DSLAMs, and powered SONET equipment.
UHF Connector Series
Originally intended for use as a video connector in radar applications, UHF coaxial connectors are general purpose units developed for use in low frequency systems from 0.6 - 300 MHz.
UltraPass™ OverPass™ Assemblies
224G CONNECTION DIRECTLY FROM CHIP SITE TO EXTERNAL PORTS
UltraPass™ enables arrayed connector layouts for near-chip and on-package IO solutions, providing the highest differential pair count interconnect offering in the market.
UltraPort™ QSFP+
Amphenol's UltraPort™ QSFP+ interconnect system comprises 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 more board real estate and cost-optimized solutions. The UltraPort™ QSFP+ connector supports next-generation 100G+ applications and transmits up to 28 Gb/s per channel.
UltraPort™ SFP+
Amphenol's UltraPort™ SFP+ interconnect system comprises of a 20-position hot-swappable I/O connector enclosed in a metal cage mounted to a host PCB. It supports 28Gb/s applications with backward compatibility for next-generation Ethernet and Fibre Channel applications. UltraPort™ SFP+ connector shares the same unique mating interface and EMI cage dimensions as the SFP+ form factor.
(UQDB) Liquid Cooling Connector - SnapQDB
Amphenol LTW is a proud OCP Solution Provider. Our SnapQDB (UQDB) connectors are listed on the Open Compute Marketplace, offering reliable, meets and exceeds OCP UQDB requirements, drip-free quick disconnects for high-performance liquid cooling connectivity【Quick Guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=116】
(UQD G-Thread) Liquid Cooling Connector - SnapQD G-Thread
Amphenol LTW is a proud OCP Solution Provider. Our SnapQD G-Thread connectors are listed on the Open Compute Marketplace, offering reliable, meets and exceeds OCP UQD requirements, drip-free quick disconnects for high-performance liquid cooling connectivity【Quick Guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=116】
(UQD) Liquid Cooling Connector - SnapQD
Amphenol LTW is a proud OCP Solution Provider. Our SnapQD connectors are listed on the Open Compute Marketplace, offering reliable, meets and exceeds OCP UQD requirements, drip-free quick disconnects for high-performance liquid cooling connectivity【Quick Guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=116】
USB 2.0
Amphenol USB 2.0 Connector was developed to integrate a variety of existing PC I/O ports into a single interface with hot-plugging and automatic configuration capabilities. It enables increased bandwidth to enhance serial I/O throughput for a wide range of peripherals. USB 2.0 connectors offer a stable signal data transmission up to 480Mb/s.
USB 2.0 Connector
FCI Basics USB 2.0 connector delivers a data rate of up to 480Mb/s. The Universal Serial Bus interface is ideal for use in connecting removable storage devices into automotive multimedia systems but extends its functionality across a variety of domains in consumer, datacom, and industrial applications.
USB 3.1 GEN 1
SuperSpeed USB will deliver 10x the data transfer rate of Hi-Speed USB, as well as improved power efficiency. With 5Gb/s signally rate, SuperSpeed USB 3.1 has a Sync-N-Go technology that minimizes user wait time. No device polling and lower active and idle power requirements are other significant features of these connectors. SuperSpeed USB is backward compatible with USB 2.0.
USB 3.1 GEN 2
COMPLIANT TO USB 3.1 SPECIFICATIONS; IDEAL FOR SERVER APPLICATIONS
Amphenol USB 3.1 Gen 2 Connector operates with full-duplex signaling over two differential pairs, improving host-directed simultaneous bidirectional communication. It supports scalable power delivery up to 100W and performance speed up to 10Gb/s.
USB 3.2 GEN 1 Type A Standard / Reverse Receptacle
As SuperSpeed USB, this upgraded interface offers a number of enhanced features. USB3.2 GEN 1 now operates with full-duplex signaling over two differential pairs, improving host-directed simultaneous-by-directional communication.
Over 10X performance increase over USB 2.0
Backward compatible with USB 2.0
High-speed 5Gb/s transmission
Optimized Power Efficiency
Fast Sync-N-Go
USB 3.2 GEN 2 Type A/B/Micro Receptacle & Plug
As SuperSpeed USB 3.2 GEN 2, this upgraded interface offers a number of enhanced features. USB 3.2 GEN 2 now operates with full-duplex signaling over two differential pairs, improving host-directed simultaneous-by-directional communication.
Delivers 10 Gb/s USB data rate, 2x super speed USB 5Gb/s data rate
Improved efficient data transfer and I/O power efficiency
WaveTrax Fiber Raceway
WaveTrax®, the Amphenol Network Solutions fiber raceway system, is designed to help engineers deliver reliable fiber optic network performance. Reduce your cost of ownership with the full line of WaveTrax products, including troughs, elbows, cross and T sections, off-ramps, and articulating links - easily installed so you are up and running quickly!
XCede® Backplane Connector
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT 56G DATA RATE REQUIREMENTS
The Xcede® product family allows for scalable data rates up to 56Gb/s with minimal cost. The flexibility of the design and available configurations allow for a complete solution for all system architectures.
XCede® HD
XCede® HD product leverages the same core technologies as standard XCede® series. Providing a robust solution for tighter card pitches and chassis designs where space requirements and density are critical. XCede® HD product family includes XCede® HD, XCede® HD Plus and XCede® HD2 supporting various data rate up to 56Gb/s with backward compatibility.