Amphenol FCI (ACS) SAS/PCIe 3.0 Connectors

Amphenol FCi SAS/PCIe 3.0 (U.2) Connectors are designed for high-speed data transfer, supporting up to 12Gbps for Serial-Attached SCSI and PCIe devices. These connectors are backward compatible with 6G and 3G SAS connectors and comply with the SFF8639 specification, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. The SAS/PCIe 3.0 (U.2) connectors feature self-aligning molded guide posts and provide a minimum insulation resistance of 1000MΩ. These connectors endure 500 mating cycles and are typically used for mezzanine cards, storage servers, and HDD carrier applications.

Features

  • Backward compatible with 6G and 3G SAS connectors
  • Complies with SFF8639 specification
  • Endures 500 mating cycles for durability
  • Intermateable with unshielded dual port SFF8680 connectors
  • Self-aligning molded guide posts for easy mating
  • Supports 12Gbps speeds for SAS and PCIe devices
  • Supports up to 4 ports for PCIe devices

Applications

  • External storage system
  • HDD
  • HDD carrier
  • Interposer card
  • Mezzanine card
  • Processor and storage blade
  • Server
  • Storage server

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Minimum Insulation Resistance 1000MΩ
Maximum Mating Force 59N
Minimum Mating Force 12N
Maximum Contact Resistance 30mΩ per contact
Minimum Current Rating 1.5A per contact