Amphenol Commercial ExtremePort™ Z-Link Connectors

Amphenol Commercial ExtremePort™ Z-Link Connectors feature a 0.60mm pitch, vertical and right-angle configurations, and high-speed capability. These connectors have a slim form factor design and transmit high-speed signals up to 56G PAM4, allowing for greater signal path lengths while maintaining SI performance. ExtremePort Z-link connectors are compliant with Gen-Z and OCP NIC specifications and SFF-TA-1002 standards. Amphenol ExtremePort Z-Link Connectors support both cable and card edge applications, including radio units, commercial systems, high-end computing systems, and more.

Features

  • Slim form factor
  • Extends transmission range
  • Provides flexibility in system design
  • Vertical and right-angle configurations
  • Highly modular
  • Easy to repair

Applications

  • Baseband
  • Commercial systems
  • Networking
  • Radio units
  • High-end computing systems
  • Server and storage systems

Specifications

  • 0.60mm pitch
  • Up to 56Gb/s PAM 4, over 1m transmission distance
  • 85Ω impedance rating
  • SFF-TA-1002 standard form factor
  • Meets PCIe / NVMe / OCP NIC / Gen-Z specifications
  • 300VDC dielectric withstanding voltage
  • 250 mating cycles of durability
  • 30mΩ initial contact resistance

Amphenol Commercial ExtremePort™ Z-Link Connectors