FCI and Amphenol sign agreements for next generation high speed backpanel connectors
(Business News, 22 Nov 2007 )
FCI, a leading supplier of high speed, high density connectors and interconnect systems, and Amphenol, the leading provider of high performance backplane interconnect systems, have entered into second source agreements covering three connector product families: FCI's ZipLine connector system and Amphenol's XCede and Crossbow interconnect platforms.
FCI's ZipLine connector system offers designers the highest density in the industry at over 80 differential pairs per linear inch on a 25mm card pitch. This dense packaging also allows extra space for signal routing on the backplane and improved airflow for cooling, while delivering outstanding signal performance using FCI's unique shieldless technology. The ZipLine connector, selected by a number of OEM's for their next generation products, is available immediately and includes an orthogonal connector.
The XCede and Crossbow platforms are the highest performing backplane connectors in the market. Using Amphenol's innovative shielding technology, these products achieve over 20Gb/sec not only as a connector, but in a complete system. XCede and Crossbow have already achieved broad customer acceptance, are shipping in volume, and are rapidly becoming the standard for next generation backplane interconnect.
