Fujitsu Components Europe B.V.

Fujitsu Introduces High-Density I/O Connector Module for Space-Efficient, High-Speed Signal Transmission

Supports InfiniBand™, InfiniBand™ DDR, 10G Fiber Channel, and 10GBase-CX4

Hoofddorp, April 25, 2006 — Fujitsu Components Europe, B.V. today released the first in a series of new connector modules for 4x I/O to support high-speed signal transmission. The new modules offer a compact, cost-efficient way to increase I/O port density and available printed circuit board (pcb) space, while simplifying high-speed signal routing on the main pcb.

The first module in Fujitsu’s Multi-IO microGiGaCN™ series is the FCN-268Y032-A. This is a 2x2-stacked module of four, 4x links that meets InfiniBand™, InfiniBand™ DDR, 10G Fiber Channel, and 10GBase-CX4 data rates in a 4-channel, bi-directional data-transfer mode. The module is designed to accommodate up to five modules (20 links) installed in a 1U configuration on a motherboard.

Each 2x2 module mounts to the pcb via a single, Fujitsu high-speed, board-to-board mezzanine connector, which is rated to 10Gbps. Using only a single interface connector per module simplifies board design and reduces component count on the pcb. In addition, the module’s die-cast housing offers a robust, mechanical interface and improved EMI protection. Options for link-status LEDs and media detect circuitry are planned on future versions.

The FCN-268Y032-A has a 30VAC rating and 240m ohm contact resistance (signal), 180m ohms (ground). When mated, it has a differential characteristic impedance of 100 ohms +/-10 percent with 100ps rise time.

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Fujitsu Components Europe B.V. is responsible for managing the sales, marketing and distribution of its connectors, relays, KVM switches, touch panels, thermal printer mechanisms, keyboards, and pointing and input devices, in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Primary customers include large original equipment manufacturers and resellers of a broad range of electronic equipment for various industries. The company is headquartered in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands and has representatives all over Europe. For product information, contact Fujitsu via telephone at +31 23 556.0910 or by email info@fceu.fujitsu.com
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