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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CoolPower® Slim Drawer
Amphenol's CoolPower® Slim Drawer Series is configurable to accommodate various combinations of power and signal contacts and a number of mounting and termination options. CoolPower® Slim Drawer can deliver up to 60A per pin and provides an ultra-low end-of-life contact resistance of just 0.4mΩ. Additional features include blind-mating, sequential mating, and true hotplug capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DDR5 Memory Module Sockets (SMT)
COMPLIES TO NEW INTERFACE STANDARD JEDEC SO-023
Vertical DDR5 DIMM sockets from Amphenol provide 288 contacts on 0.85mm pitch and are designed to accept DDR5 memory modules that conform to JEDEC MO-329. The sockets facilitate convenient memory expansion in servers, workstations, desktop PCs, and embedded applications in communications and industrial equipment.
DensiShield® High Speed Cable Connector
Amphenol's DensiShield® I/O system is designed to support the transmission of high-speed, serial differential signals while taking customers' equipment packaging requirements into consideration. Combining high density, mechanical robustness, and ease of PCB assembly with excellent shielding and signal integrity performance means that system designers no longer have to compromise.
DIN 41612 Headers and Receptacles
FCI Basics DIN 41612 connector systems are the most popular backplane interconnect systems in IEC 603-2 specifications due to the widespread standard adoption, easy availability, cost-effectiveness, and durability. The product design for Board-to-Board and I/O solutions involve both standard mount and reverse mount mating combination.
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.
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 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.
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 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 Power Board-Mount Connectors
FCI Basics D-Sub Power Board-Mount Connectors features full power and mixed power versions specifically developed for power applications in industrial and telecom market segment. Board connectors feature preloaded power contacts from 10 to 40A with up to 8 contacts in full power versions. Cable crimp and solder power contacts feature colour-code plastic clips for easy wire gauge identification.
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.
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.
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® 56Gb/s High-Speed Backplane Connector 85Ohm
The ExaMAX® 85Ohms backplane connector system is designed for higher bandwidth applications from 25Gb/s to 56Gb/s. Optimized connector design delivers superior signal integrity performance resulting in low crosstalk noise and low insertion loss. Each signal wafer incorporates an innovative one-piece, embossed ground structure to improve crosstalk performance through 56Gb/s.
ExaMAX® 56Gb/s High-Speed Orthogonal Connector
The ExaMAX® high-speed orthogonal connector system is designed to enable superior 25Gb/s electrical performance and provide a path to 56Gb/s in anticipation of further increases in bandwidth requirements. The 6-Pair orthogonal right-angle header connector solution further expands the range of applications supported by the ExaMAX® connector system.
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+
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.
Fiber Demarcation Enhanced Access Box (FDE)
The FDE enclosure has a low profile, side-by-side door design that provides an ideal environment for splicing and patching in indoor wall-mount applications. An integrated access door on the customer side of the enclosure provides a generous opening for a cleaning tool to reach the optical connectors, resulting in a more craft-friendly design.
Fiber Optic Fanout Cable
Fanout cables are used for fixed cabling between network cabinets, mainly for breakout applications. System-oriented connector combinations make them application-independent and suitable for all Ethernet and Fibre Channel applications. Usually, 8-fold, 12-fold and 24-fold fanout cable assembled with MPO connectors one side and any common connector type on the other side could be provided.
Fiber Optic Splice Module Twin with Angled Cable Strain Relief
The splice module is designed to fit the 3U subrack and is used to integrate unassembled cables into the network. Equipped with pre-assembled pigtails and a splice cassette it offers an uncomplicated possibility for cable installation. With the angled cable support the fibers are guided perfectly without risk of breaking.
Fiber Optic Subrack, 19", 3U
The subrack is suitable for accommodating up to 12x7TE or 16x5TE modules. Due to the modular design, the system is well scalable, and mixed configurations, as well as extensions, can be easily realized. Rear-mountable trunk head holders provide space for the safe and quick installation of incoming cables.
Fiber Splice Box (FSB)
The FSB series of indoor wall mount enclosures are designed for centralized splice-only applications. These boxes are well suited as optical cable splice collection points for DAS (Distribution Antenna Systems), MTU (Multi-Tenant Unit), commercial business applications, and MDU (Multi-Dwelling Unit) residential fiber network applications.
Filtered D-Sub Connectors
FCI Basics Filtered D-Sub Connectors safeguard the function of electrical devices and systems in critical applications by offering EMC protection and by maintaining signal integrity. The connector additionally incorporates a filter element mounted between each contact and the ground shell of the standard D-Sub without having to alter footprint dimensions.
Fixed Length Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF offers a full line of pre-assembled, fixed-length cable assemblies. Fixed length assemblies are offered in all of our most popular connector series and are available in over 1400 standard configurations and lengths.