The Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) interconnect system from Tyco Electronics offers 3 times the density of traditional SFP ports and supports speeds up to 10Gb/s per channel. This four-channel package is ideal for switches, routers, and host bus adapters (HBA’s) where bandwidth is essential.
Tyco Electronics’ QSFP product family includes cages, connectors, and copper cable assemblies for a complete solution, developed within the QSFP MSA (Multi-Source Agreement).
Cages feature enhanced EMI springs that have been proven in Tyco Electronics’ Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) product to effectively contain EMI between both cage-to-bezel and cage-to-module interfaces. Cages are available with options for riding heat sinks similar to product developed for the XFP MSA Group and light pipes. They use press-fit technology for board termination, and can be used in belly-to-belly (double-sided) applications. An XFP-style gasket can also be supported to maintain the cage opening behind the bezel. All QSFP cages will accept either copper cables or optics modules.
The QSFP connector is a 38 position 0.8mm pitch surface mount connector, available in pocket tape for pick and place application. This connector is part of Tyco Electronics’ EVERCLEAR product family, which also includes connectors designed for Mini-SAS/SATA applications and is designed for high-speed signal integrity.
Tyco Electronics, www.tycoelectronics.com
