High speed networking demands met by cabled interconnects

The interconects address expanding network challenges experienced by designers by providing a flexible, robust and cost-effective system that can help manage large workloads and higher data rates (at 25 Gbps and beyond) and support longer-term data growth.

Designed to work alongside a cable assembly as a surface-mounted connector with an exceptionally small footprint, Sliver internal cabled interconnects enable designers to make a seamless, simple connection from point A to point B by incorporating a high-density connector and cable assembly that routes high-speed signals from the microprocessors to other locations such as other boards, microprocessor chips, and inputs/outputs (I/O).

This solution helps eliminate the need for re-timers and costlier, lower-loss printed circuit board (PCB) materials, simplifying design and lowering overall costs.

Delivering excellent return loss and crosstalk performance, while providing a low-loss link, the interconnects can be used across many 85- and 100-Ohm applications, data rates and protocols (including Ethernet, PCIe, SAS, SATA and InfiniBand).

A robust metal housing on the connector cage helps withstand cable pull, and an active latch on the housing provides additional connection security.

All Sliver internal cabled interconnects support present and future bandwidth needs without requiring re-qualification and redesign.

They are available in a super-slim design with a 0.6mm contact pitch. Target applications include data centre and networking equipment, such as routers, switches, servers, high-performance computing (HPC), and storage devices.