A typical high-speed network connection channel might begin with zSFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) SMT input and output connectors, which receive the data (e.g., a signal) entering the switch chassis. Enhanced 20-pin zSFP+ connectors are distinguished by their excellent performance in telecommunications and high-speed data transmission equipment. Designed for 25 Gbps serial channels for Ethernet and high-speed Fibre Channel, Molex expandable zSFP+ interconnects offer optimal EMI characteristics and maximum signal integrity. The signal can then be routed to a motherboard via a SEARAY+ board-to-board mezzanine connector.
Reaching speeds of up to 25 Gbps, the signal can pass through the midplane and subboard via orthogonal Impact and EdgeLine CoEdge connectors. Designed for direct PCB connection, the system, consisting of a 100W orthogonal rectangular Impact male connector and a subboard, mitigates the performance limitations of backplane and midplane connections. Impact technology saves space, supports 25 Gbps data rates, facilitates airflow, and greatly reduces capacitance restrictions and crosstalk in high-speed channels. Impact connectors feature pin compatibility technology and the lowest mating force in the industry.
The EdgeLine CoEdge connector is a low-profile interconnect solution that offers minimal airflow resistance in a fan-cooled chassis and an electrically optimized terminal to minimize noise at transmission speeds exceeding 25 Gbps. This cost-effective, one-piece, expandable EdgeLine connector allows designers to specify FMBL (first-mate, last-break) connections and shorter splices via a card edge interface.
When the signal leaves the sub-card, a box assembly with an integrated zQSFP+ connector routes it through a zQSFP+ patch cable to a router/switch. Molex's zQSFP+ interconnect solution supports the next generation of Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) applications for 100 Gbps Ethernet and 100 Gbps InfiniBand, delivering data rates of up to 28 Gbps over distances of up to 4 km. It features excellent cooling, signal integrity, and EMI protection, and boasts the lowest power consumption in the fiber optic industry.
After reaching the router, a 28 Gbps NeoScale™ mezzanine connector can route the signal through the daughter card and backplane to another Impact solution, ensuring fast and clear signal delivery. Newly launched by Molex, the NeoScale is among the highest-performing mezzanine connectors on the market. It features a unique, patent-pending triad design for electrically optimized signal clustering.
