Ruggedized backplane connectors support high-speed data transmission in VPX systems
The MULTIGIG RT series of backplane connectors from TE Connectivity offers modularity and flexibility for high-speed board-to-board interconnects, supporting data rates up to 32Gbits/s in rugged computing environments.
TE Connectivity supplies the scalable MULTIGIG RT interconnect family to provide the data throughput and signal integrity required for high-end servers and large data storage.
These board-to-board connectors use a printed circuit-based, pin-less interface to remove the need for pin connectors on backplane boards. This design reduces the risk of failure in card cage systems, allowing for custom impedance-matching and electrical sequencing. Wafers are manufactured for differential or single-ended performance, and the impedance, propagation delay, and crosstalk of the connectors can be altered to meet specific design requirements.
The MULTIGIG RT series is compliant with VITA 46 (VPX) standards and are available for 20.32mm or 25.40mm card pitch systems. MULTIGIG RT 2 connectors support data rates of 10Gbits/s, while MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors can reach over 32Gbits/s.
The connectors are tested to a highly accelerated life test (HALT) vibrations level of 0.2G²/Hz as per VITA 72 standards, and are easy to install needing only flat rock tooling.