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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QSFP DD Copper Cable Assemblies 200G/400G
200G / 400G SOLUTIONS
Amphenol's QSFP DD (Double-Density) passive copper cable assemblies double the number of high 25G/lane NRZ and 50G/lane PAM4 when compared to the existing 100G QSFP cabling systems from 4 to 8 lanes. The QSFP DD cables enable 200G or 400G in application lengths from 0.5 meters up to and including 2.5 meters.
QSFP+ Cable Assemblies
QSFP connector, cage, and cable assemblies are designed to meet emerging data center and high-performance computing applications of delivering aggregate data bandwidths of 40Gb/s & 56 Gb/s & 112 Gb/s. This interconnect is fully compliant with existing industry standard specifications such as the QSFP MSA and IBTA.
QSFP+ Cables/Connectors
QSFP connector, cage, and cable assemblies are designed to meet emerging data center and high-performance computing applications of delivering aggregate data bandwidths of 40Gb/s & 56 Gb/s & 112 Gb/s. This interconnect is fully compliant with existing industry standard specifications such as the QSFP MSA and IBTA.
QSFP+ Copper Cable Assemblies 40G
QSFP (Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable) cable assemblies are designed to meet emerging data center and high performance computing application needs for high-density cabling interconnect systems capable of delivering aggregate data bandwidths of 40Gb/s. The QSFP cables support bandwidth transmission requirements as defined by IEEE802.3ba (40Gb/s) and Infiniband QDR (4x10Gb/s per channel).
QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ Copper Splitter Cable Assemblies 40G
40G QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ splitter 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 at QSFP end and 10G at SFP end. This interconnect system is fully compliant with existing industry standard specifications such as the QSFP MSA and SFP MSA.
QSFP to 2x QSFP Copper Splitter Cable Assemblies 100G/200G
The QSFP28 to 2xQSFP50 Y cable assembly supports the bandwidth transmission requirements as defined by 100 Gigabit-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3bj) and 25 Gigabit-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3by). Amphenol's QSFP28 100Gb interconnect system complies with industrial standards SFF-8665 / SFF-8402, GR-253-CORE, Gigabit-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3bj and IEEE 802.3by), FC-PI-5, and FC-PI-6.
QSFP to 4x SFP Copper Splitter Cable Assemblies 100G/200G
Amphenol's QSFP28 - 4XSFP28 Splitter cable assembly is designed to meet data center, networking and high performance computing application needs, for high-density cabling interconnect system, capable of 28Gb/s per channel transmission rates. It is designed to meet the requirements of Small Form Factor industry-standard SFF-8665 /SFF-8402.
RCx
RCx is a simple, high density, low cost, passive connector and cable system specifically designed for intra-rack connectivity of 25 Gb, 50 Gb, and 100 Gb Ethernet allowing for a seamless intra-rack switch to adapter deployments. RCx is density optimized and can accommodate more than 128/25 Gbps lanes in a RU faceplate.
R-SATA
R-SATA connector is the primary internal storage interconnect for desktop and mobile PCs, connecting the system to peripherals such as hard drives, solid-state drives, optical drives, and removable magnetic media drives. The R-SATA supports SATA 3.0 protocol, delivering 6.25 Gb/s data rates & beyond. Amphenol’s R-SATA connector utilizes a Micro-Hyperboloid contact with proven performance.
R-SATA
The Rugged R-SATA style connector is perfectly suited as the primary internal storage interconnect for desktop and mobile PCs, connecting the system to peripherals such as hard drives, solid-state drives, optical drives, and removable magnetic media drives. The R-SATA supports SATA 3.0 protocol, delivering 6.25 Gb/s data rates & beyond.
Rugged USB 2.0
Amphenol's MUSBR series USB Connectors is a line of Generation 2 ruggedized USB connectors with die-cast housings and IP67 sealing, designed for Harsh Environment applications. Rugged series provide reliable performance in extreme conditions for the most demanding applications and mate with standard USB plugs.
Rugged USB 3.0
RUGGED USB CONNECTOR FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENT APPLICATION
Amphenol's Product Line of Rugged USB3.0 connectors serve many markets and applications across the globe including Medical, Industrial, Telecommunication, DataComm, etc.
Rugged USB Type C
MUSBR series is a line of Generation 2 ruggedized USB Type C connectors with die-cast housings and IP67 sealing, designed for Harsh Environment applications. MUSBR series USB Type C Connectors provide reliable performance in extreme conditions for the most demanding applications and mate with standard USB Type C plugs.
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.
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.
SFP28 Loopback Modules
SFP28 PORT TESTING SOLUTION
Amphenol's SFP28 MSA compliant Loopback Modules are part of Amphenol's comprehensive copper cable and connector product family. Offered as passive electrical, all versions of this connector come without EMI spring fingers, reducing the insertion and extraction force.
SFP Copper Cable Assemblies 25G/50G
Amphenol's SFP28 cable assemblies are designed to support applications for 25G Ethernet and 32G Fibre Channel. Amphenol SFP28 products offer ultra-high performance, cost-effective solutions for 25-Gigabit speed applications in switched fabric I/O, switches, routers, data storage arrays, and high-performance computer (HPC) clusters.
SFP+ Copper Cable Assemblies 10G
Amphenol's SFP+ cable assembly is designed to meet data center, networking, and high-performance computing application needs for a high-density cabling interconnect system capable of 10 Gb/s per channel transmission rates. It is designed to meet the requirements of Small Form Factor industry-standard SFF-8431.
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.
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.
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
Amphenol has developed SlimSAS™ low profile connector which is used in the 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. LP SlimSAS™ was also called SlimSAS™ LP.
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.
SOFIX® Shielded Cable Connectors
SOFIX® is a front IO interconnection system comprised of Right Angle headers and cable plugs, suitable for the distribution of power or signal. The design rules for the SOFIX® family of I/O connectors are derived from the Metral system (IEC 61076-104). As such, the SOFIX® system can be used as a complement to the Metral® backplane connector family or applied as a dedicated I/O solution.
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.
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.
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 3.0 Connector
FCI Basics USB 3.0 connector delivers a data rate of up to 5Gb/s thanks to the SuperSpeed transfer mode. As a third major revision of the USB standard, it is backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices and cables. USB 3.0 is available in vertical through hole, right angle through-hole, and upright through-hole positions.
USB 3.1 GEN 1 Connector
FCI Basics USB 3.1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed connector delivers 10x the data transfer rate of Hi-Speed USB, as well as improved power efficiency. Standard form-factor plug and receptacle performs up to 5Gbps and has "Sync-N-Go" technology that minimizes user wait-time. SuperSpeed USB is backward compatible with USB 2.0.
USB 4 Gen 3 Type C
USB 4 connectors compatible with Thunderbolt 4 interface combines power charging, tunneling USB, PCIe® data transfer, and DP video and audio capability in a single Type C connector. With a power rating of up to 100W, these connectors have a high-speed data transmission rate of up to 40Gb/s.
USB Type C
USB Type C connectors are expected to be widely used as a next-generation interface. They support a variety of protocols such as USB2.0/3.0/3.1 and meet Superspeed communication 10Gb/s, 5A, and 20V power supply. The usability of the USB 3.1 Type C connector is enhanced also by its low profile and reversible product design. It is ideal for emerging product designs.
USB Type C Connector and Cable Assembly
USB Type C standard receptacles provide multifunction single cable solutions for data, power, audio, and video. The small form factor made this interconnection a unquestioned technology across devices. The reversible design enables quick and easy connections, no matter which way it is inserted. 16-pin Type-C is a more economical solution to support 20V/5A 100W power charge & speed up to 480Mb/s.
USB Type C Connectors
Amphenol LTW offers a comprehensive range of rugged USB Type-C connectors delivering a high data transmission rate of up to 10 Gbps and superior power charging up to 5A current. Designed in various form factors with multiple termination options make it ideal to fulfill industrial harsh application.
VHDM-HSD™
VHDM-HSD™ is a shielded, high-density, high-speed press-fit connector system optimized for differential pair architectures. The flexible, modular design of the product allows for the differential performance of our VHDM-HSD™ connector to be combined on the same rear organizer as the VHDM® connector which is a single-ended solution.