Impact(TM) High Speed, High Density Backplane Connector System Available Now from Molex Incorporated and Second Source Supplier
February 04 2008 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
High speed backplane connectors designed to support future system
upgrades and provide long-term reliability are in constant demand.
Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX)(NASDAQ:MOLXA) recently developed
the Impact� backplane connector system designed to meet the next
generation requirements of telecommunications and data networking
equipment. Tyco Electronics is the second source supplier for the
Impact product line, and the two companies will leverage their
global manufacturing footprints to offer intermateable,
interchangeable, interoperable backplane connector solutions. The
Molex Impact backplane connector system will be showcased at
DesignCon, booth 511. �We designed Impact to push the speed and
density envelope of backplane interconnects in order to meet the
growing demands of next generation telecommunication and data
networking equipment,� said Brian Hauge, new product development
manager, Molex Incorporated. �The Impact system properly balances
the speed, density, cost and long-term reliability requirements of
our customers� current and future systems needs.� Molex�s Impact
product provides up to 80 differential pairs per linear inch in
less than 29mm total width, making it the fastest, densest
backplane connector on the market today. At over 20 Gbps data
rates, Impact provides significant channel performance headroom for
future system upgradeability in both traditional backplane and
midplane architectures. Moreover, the Impact system offers two
compliant pin design options so customers can balance their
electrical and mechanical application needs. Hauge added, �Molex�s
strategic relationship with Tyco provides designers with the
confidence that they are utilizing high performance, high quality
backplane products backed by the leading interconnect solutions
providers in the industry. We�ve combined the two largest suppliers
in the connector industry with the broadest product offerings and
the highest commitment to reinvestment in R&D, and are
committed to providing our customers with drop-in compatible
backplane interconnect solutions.� The Impact backplane connector
system�s additional features and benefits include: A broad-edge
coupled, hybrid shielding design, providing low cross-talk,
insertion loss and minimal performance variation across all high
speed channels; A simple 1.90mm x 1.35mm grid on both backplane and
daughtercard, reducing PCB routing complexity and supplying
adequate spacing for high speed routing; A daughtercard mating
interface providing inline staggered, bifurcated contacts with two
points of contact for long-term reliability and built-in
ground-signal sequencing; Two compliant pin options which properly
balance the mechanical and electrical performance of the system;
and IEEE 10G BASE-KR and OIF State Eye Channel compliance. Impact
is available now in 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-pair versions, with a complete
range of guidance and power-solution options. Prices start at 20 to
32 cents per mated differential channel and require approximately
an 8-week lead time. For more information, visit:
http://www.molex.com/link/Impact.html About Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated is a 69-year-old global manufacturer of
electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the company operates 59
manufacturing facilities in 19 countries. The Molex website is
www.molex.com. Molex� is a registered trademark
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