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News Release from: 3M Electronics and Interconnect Solutions | Subject: Metpack HSHM press-fit B19 connector
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 16 November 2007
Connectors cut the costs of upgrades
The 3M B19 connector solution enables the extension of the life of existing VME and CPCI systems.
3M has released the new Metpak HSHM press-fit B19 connector This is designed to give system designers working with VME and CompactPCI backplane systems a cost-effective path to higher speed serial input/output (I/O) protocols, such as PCI Express and RapidIO, without disruptive backplane redesign or needing a 'forklift' upgrade
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Multigigabit per second interconnection solutions compatible with the existing VME infrastructure were once considered impossible without an expensive disruptive upgrade or system re-design.
Furthermore, some mission-critical systems cannot be taken offline to increase speeds.
The 3M B19 connector solution enables the extension of the life of existing VME and CPCI systems.
The high-speed connector designed to meet the industry standard 2mm hard metric format in accordance with the IEC61076-4 101 connector standard.
The 3M HSHM connectors use virtual coaxial shielding technology to provide maximum performance with minimal cross-talk and skew, allowing them to plug into existing 2mm hard metric connectors and support PCI Express and Rapid IO protocols.
Fully compatible designs can be built with fast serial links running up to 5Gbit/s per differential pair.
Full compatibility on the backplane with VME64x, PO VITA 31 and P3 PICMG (PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group) 2.16 connectors is maintained.
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