Cable systems enhance signal integrity

These high-performance cable systems provide improved signal integrity and architectural flexibility by flying critical data signals through low-loss, ultra-low skew twinax cable, instead of through lossy PCBs, ideal for high-speed networking, digital video and communications.

The FQSP cable systems are designed for signal integrity-critical, 28 Gbps to 56+ Gbps applications and are compatible with all MSA QSFP pluggable transceivers.

Their design, coupled with Eye Speed twinax cable, provides improved signal integrity and increased signal path length at higher data rates, with up to 400 Gbps aggregate (112 Gbps PAM4).

Board layout is simplified and thermal challenges reduced, while direct attach contacts inside the connector body eliminate the transition board for optimised signal integrity.

The Flyover design includes localised press-fit control and power contacts which reduce airflow impediments and eliminate the need for a secondary cable and connector.

Dual-port architecture is supported for maximum density.

For design flexibility, a wide range of End 2 options are available for the FQSP cable systems.

These options include Mini Edge Card Connectors with vertical or horizontal orientation, Edge Card Sockets, FireFly Micro Flyover connectors, and High-Speed Press-Fit connectors. Additional accessories offered include connector cages, heat sinks, and light pipes.

The FQSP cable systems support many protocols, including Ethernet, USB 3.0, PCIe^® 3.0 and 4.0, IB FDR, IB EDR, optical, SAS, SATA, and more.