Internal cabled interconnects for high-speed computing addresses demands in networking

Mouser now stocks the Sliver internal cabled interconnects from TE Connectivity. Helping to address the latest high-speed demands in networking, the internal cabled interconnects offer improved performance and extended reach while also saving space and lowering design costs for data rate signals within a variety of data communication platforms. The company’s interconnects 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 25Gbps 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, the 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 I/O. This solution helps eliminate the need for re-timers and costlier, lower-loss PCB materials, simplifying design and lowering overall costs. Delivering excellent return loss and crosstalk performance, all while providing a low-loss link, their interconnects can be used across many 85ohm and 100ohm applications, data rates and protocols (including Ethernet, PCIe, SAS, SATA and InfiniBand). The unique robust metal housing on the connector cage helps withstand cable pull, and an active latch on the housing provides additional connection security. All the internal cabled interconnects support present and future bandwidth needs without requiring re-qualification and redesign. The interconnects are available in a super-slim design with a 0.6mm contact pitch. Target applications include data center and networking equipment, such as routers, switches, servers, HPC, and storage devices.