3M 8ESx Series SlimLine Twin Axial Cable Assemblies come in standard lengths of 0.5m, 0.75m, and 1m and signal wire sizes of 30AWG and 31AWG. These are ideal for space-constrained systems since the unique cable ribbon construction enables folding and bending without adversely impacting performance. The cable assemblies come in x4 and x8 configurations available. The low profile enables assemblies to be routed through narrow openings between server components. Typical applications include PCIe, enterprise equipment, and storage equipment.
3M 8ESx SlimLine Cable Assemblies
Features
- Allows for dense routing, more routing options within a case
- Allows for extremely tight bend radii with minimal performance impact
- Custom folded assemblies are available
- Foldable ribbon construction and harness options can reduce assembly skew count
- Hard goods construction saves time and cost during assembly installation
- Lower profile than other similar AWG twin axial cables
- SFF-8654 straight and right angle
- Signal wire sizes of 30AWG and 31AWG
- Standard lengths of 0.5m, 0.75m, and 1m
- Thin ribbon cable construction
- x4 and x8 configurations are available
Applications
- Data center compute
- Enterprise equipment
- PCIe applications
- Storage equipment
Resources
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for 3M 8ESx Series SlimLine Twin Axial Cable Assemblies explains that folding or bending the cable doesn’t compromise signal integrity and has minimal impact on impedance, no more than one or two ohms per fold, and it’s available in 85Ω for PCIe and 100Ω for SAS applications, and more.
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Video Transcript
“Bend it, fold it, turn it.” That’s what 3M says about their SlimLine Twin Axial cable assemblies. When you need to fit high speed data in tight spaces and over long routes, this is the cable you need. Folding or bending the cable doesn’t compromise signal integrity and has minimal impact on impedance, no more than one or two ohms per fold, and it’s available in 85Ω for PCIe and 100Ω for SAS applications.
The cable uses 30AWG or 31AWG wire sizes, offering an extremely low profile for routing between server components. Combined with its foldability, the 3M SlimLine Twin Axial cable assemblies allow for optimal airflow and maximum system density. Cable assemblies are available in x4 or x8 configurations, with and without sidebands, and with SFF-8654 straight or right-angle connectors.