FCI and Amphenol sign agreements for next generation, high-speed backpanel connectors to have identical second sources
(Business News, 19 Nov 2007 )
FCI and Amphenol Corp. have entered into second source agreements covering three connector product families: FCI's ZipLine connector system and Amphenol's XCede and Crossbow interconnect platforms.
"The licensing agreements, based on the sharing of innovative patented high speed backplane connector technologies, leverage the respective and complementary strengths of FCI and Amphenol,” commented Jean Lamy, Chairman and CEO of FCI. “Building on the existing AirMax VS relationship, the resulting broadened product offering of each company permits the immediate satisfaction of new market requirements."
“We are very excited about the expanded relationship between Amphenol and FCI as this brings closer together two leading companies in the backplane interconnect market” said Martin Loeffler, Chairman and CEO, Amphenol. “This relationship between the industry's technology leaders offers customers unmatched performance and density choices from the industry's most respected sources. Amphenol and FCI both have a strong track record of innovation, customer support, and commitment to true second source partnering. Amphenol pioneered this second source approach which includes a robust qualification program to insure interchangeability across all products for our customers.”
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.
