By Akira Yamanaka, Product Marketing, I-PEX I-PEX is developing new solutions specifically for 112 Gbps PAM4 applications: LEAPWIRE™/ DUALINE™ series, Board-to-Board Connector for 112 Gbps PAM4. Click here to see our product video. Development Background: In recent years, infrastructure telecommunication, such as servers and switches, have become increasingly faster in the enterprise market. The challenge […]
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Smaller RF connector with locking feature is ideal for high shock and vibration
The industry first MHF brand 4L LK Micro RF coaxial connector from I-PEX Connectors is designed with a locking feature to prevent it from disengaging from the PCB receptacle. Over multiple mating cycles, the engagement force is superior to the non-locked part. The smaller mating height, 2.0 mm versus 2.5 mm for the original MHF […]
Mellanox Technologies uses I-PEX low-profile cable assembly connectors
I-PEX Connectors has been selected by Mellanox Technologies as a provider for low-profile cable assembly connectors on part of their high-speed network ConnectX-6 adapters and BlueField controllers portfolio. These products offer dual socket solutions, using two separate PCI Express (PCIe) x16 motherboard slots. The extra PCIe lanes from the second slot are routed to the […]
Right-angle vertical mate micro-coaxial connector for high data-rate transfer
The new CABLINE-UM micro-coaxial cable connector from I-PEX Connectors, Austin, was designed with a 360° EMI shielding feature to protect components against noise in high-speed transmission environments. The right angle vertical mating type makes it easy to put anywhere on the PCB, increasing your design options. With the optional mechanical locking mechanism, the plug is […]
Fischer Connectors’ Freedom LP360 wins LEAP connectivity award
Last night, at the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., 11 winners were announced for the first annual awards competition. In the category of Connectivity, Fischer Connectors’ Freedom LP360 connector garnered the highest award. In selecting the LP360, judges noted: “A breakthrough signal and power connector with easy mating and easy cleaning that […]
LEAP Awards announces finalists in connectivity category
Four finalists were announced on Friday for the inaugural LEAP Awards’ Connectivity Category, comprising a variety of interconnect, cable and harness technologies. The competition was scored by a panel of independent technical/engineering-oriented judges. Responsible for the Connectivity category were these four judges: Plamen Doynov Research Professor University of Missouri-Kansas City. Doynov became a research professor […]
IPEX Connector features first RF connector with built-in locking
Designers concerned about RF connectors that disengage from the PCB on high shock and vibration applications can rely on a new IPEX connector with a built-in locking feature. The new MHF brand I LK micro RF coaxial connector and wire harness from I-PEX is designed with a built-in lock that keeps the connector in place […]
Board-to-board connector from I-PEX provides full 360° EMI shielding
Designers concerned with EMI interference can rely on a very small connector that delivers the highest performance. The new Novastack brand 35-HDP Board-to-FPC connectors from I-PEX are designed with industry-high full 360° EMI shielding. This full shielding helps designers avoid interference with signals that run through connectors, allowing for greater design flexibility. The high-data-rate (HDR) capability […]
