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News Release from: Molex UK | Subject: AMC.0 B+ connectors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 January 2008
Connectors support next-generation
mezzanine cards
AdvancedTCA connectors feature controlled impedance and reduced crosstalk, plus a footprint launch optimised for high datarates.
As the market for high-speed interconnect technologies continues to grow, Molex has released a 170-circuit AdvancedMC connector for 12.5Gbit/s non-return-to-zero (NRZ) signal transmission Molex AMC.0 B+ connectors support PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) AdvancedTCA industry specifications for next-generation mezzanine cards and are well suited for a wide range of applications in the telecommunications, computing and IEEE1386 markets, as well as non-ATCA applications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"As an industry leader in the standards arena, Molex is uniquely positioned to influence product technology improvements that support next generation demands", says David Stevenson, Product Manager, Molex.
"AMC.0 B+ connectors incorporate AdvancedTCA standard specifications for improved reliability, manageability and serviceability, resulting in an innovative product that allows hot-plugging of high-speed serial interconnects for advanced carrier grade equipment".
Molex AMC.0 B+ connectors feature controlled impedance and reduced crosstalk, plus a footprint launch optimised for high datarates.
This enhanced footprint further reduces crosstalk by managing inter-pair affinity and incorporating additional ground bias for isolation.
As a result, the connectors achieve a crosstalk of less than 3% at 12.5Gbit/s and deliver superior signal integrity compared with other brands.
The new connectors are made with an insert-moulded wafer press-fit design that uses very simple tooling and permits easy connector-to-PCB mounting.
Unlike compression-style designs, which require gold pads and hardware, the press-fit design does not require any additional hardware for application.
Featuring tin or tin-lead tail plating options, Molex AMC.0 B+ connectors support RoHS requirements and are available in three versions: standard, pegless and extended height.
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