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News Release from: Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns | Subject: Impact backplane connector system
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 25 April 2008
Backplane connectors increase speed and
density
Backplane connector system delivers better than 20Gbit/s performance and will be offered in a variety of connector module sizes and types for maximum design flexibility.
New from Tyco Electronics, the Impact backplane connector system delivers better than 20Gbit/s performance and will be offered in a variety of connector module sizes and types including three-, four-, five- and six-pair modules for maximum design flexibility Density within the connector system ranges from 40 to 80 contact pairs per inch and header widths from 16.7 to 28.85mm
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Impact backplane connector system is designed for increased speed and density to meet the future system upgrades and next generation requirements of data networking and telecommunications equipment.
Initial parts will be available beginning mid-2008 with typical production delivery within 6 to 8 weeks.
According to Product Manager Robert Hnatuck: "We realise applications can vary from customer to customer and from one design to the next".
"Offering choices to our customers is a key strategy and one of our strengths".
"We also understand the market's demand for multiple sourcing and this product reflects Tyco Electronics' commitment to that strategy".
Tyco Electronics has set up a second sourcing supplier agreement with Molex for the Impact product line, and the two companies will leverage their global manufacturing capabilities to offer intermateable, interchangeable, interoperable backplane connector solutions.
This follows a previous second sourcing agreement in which Molex second sources Tyco Electronics' Z-Pack TinMan connector family.
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