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Impact Backplane Connectors

Pushing the density envelope to meet next generation high-speed demands with one of the most versatile offerings in the market, the Impact Backplane System features superior electrical performance up to 28 Gbps with the Impact zX2 connector

Product Highlights


Signal Speed: Density: Impedance:
25 Gbps8085, 100 Ohms

PCB Headers

PCB Receptacles

Power Headers

Power Receptacle

Cover & Guide

Features and Benefits


Impact data rates scalable up to 25 Gpbs;
Impact zX2 data rates scalable up to 28 Gbps:

To support future system performance upgrades

Density up to 30 differential pairs per cm (80 differential pairs per linear inch):
Supports high bandwidth needs while minimizing board and system real-estate usage

Simple 1.90 by 1.35mm grid:
Provides PCB routing flexibility and reduces cost

IEEE 10GBASE-KR and Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) Stat Eye Compliant channel performance:
Demonstrates end-to-end channel performance compliance

Orthogonal Direct configuration available offering a two piece midplane solution in either a 90° or 270° rotation:
Improves airflow, removes via in channel, reduced total number of components and system flexibility

Three compliant-pin options (0.36PTH, 0.39 and 0.46mm):
Provides customers ultimate flexibility to optimize designs for superior mechanical and electrical performance

Versatile configuration options available including conventional, coplanar, mezzanine, orthogonal, and orthogonal direct:
Enables customers to leverage the same broad-edge coupled technology across many system architectures

Broad-edge-coupled, differential-pair design:
Superior density, low cross-talk, low insertion loss and minimal performance variation across all high-speed channels

Inline staggered mating interface:
Reduced mating force by 40% over competing products in the market while providing two points of contact for long-term reliability

Overview


Impact zX2 28 Gbps Headers and Receptacles allow current Impact customers to keep their existing architecture in place while upgrading their chassis’ data rates.

Impact 85 Ohm Plus leverages the 100 Ohm technology, density and footprint that offers an electrically enhanced solution with the addition of a plus clip which improves common mode performance.

Impact Power is offered in 3- through 6-pair sizes in conventional, coplanar and mezzanine configurations, with current ratings from 60.0 to 120.0A per module.

Impact Orthogonal Direct eliminates the midplane, enabling customers to reduce cost, improve electrical performance and remove thermal barriers.

Impact Orthogonal Midplane reduces channel lengths and midplace complexity and costs. Daughtercards can be vertically mated on one side of the midplane and horizontally on the other.

Applications by Industry


Servers
Storage

Cellular infrastructure
Routers 
Switches
Telecommunications hardware

Diagnostic imaging
Healthcare IT

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Documents, Models and Pin Map Configurator


Pin Map Configurator

Start by specifying your backplane signal and power needs and you will be presented with various module options based on the slot pitch and overall lengths that match your requirements.