Connectors achieve 56 G PAM4 data rate requirements with higher density

MIL-HD2 provides developers with a readily available robust open architecture solution for tighter card pitches and chassis designs where space requirements and density are critical. These connectors are available in 3-, 4-, and 6-pair configurations, providing the MIL-embedded market with the highest count of differential pairs available today in a 3U configuration at 56 Gb/s PAM 4 speeds.

This series was selected by the SOSA Consortium and provides a SOSA-aligned solution for NextGen switch and payload card requirements enabling the MIL-embedded market to meet next-gen performance levels while still meeting COTS requirements.

The connectors enable data rates scalable to 56 Gb/s PAM4 to support system upgrades without costly redesigns.

Features include

• Proprietary crosstalk-reducing technologies
• 15.7 mil drill compliant pin allows deeper back drilling
• Optimised footprints
• Shielded contacts mate before signal contacts, providing up to a 4 mm minimum wipe

• Highest density with 1.80 mm pitch
• Proven EMI and signal integrity advantages
• Improved impedance matching
• Enables hot plugging

Applications are:

• Commercial and military aerospace
• Missile defence
• Space data centres and other space systems
• Radar and sonar equipment
• Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems
• Ground combat systems

• Sensors, switches, and integrated processors
• Electronic warfare (EW) and C5ISR systems
• Embedded computing
• Phased array radars
• Single processing computers

The connectors are in stock at distributor Digi-Key.