Molex Z-Axis Pluggable Host Connectors are designed for 10 gigabit XFP modules. The connectors are available in 30-pin, 0.80mm (0.031”) pitch connectors with SMT leads for high-speed data transmission. These Z-axis pluggable host connectors enable the use of emerging gigabit-speed hot-pluggable transceiver modules for horizontal front-panel access. The connectors conform to the host-board layout as defined in the 10 Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP) Multi-source Agreement (MSA) for 10-Gigabit data rates.Z-Axis pluggable host connectors feature a compact, high-bandwidth interface to support the XFI (“Ziffy”) 10Gbps serial electrical interface specification. The host connectors are available in other circuit sizes for use with SFP, XENPAK, and other 10-gigabit pluggable transceivers. These Z-axis connections are ideally used in switches, routers, and storage devices.
Molex Z-Axis Pluggable Host Connectors
Features
- 30-pin, 0.80mm pitch connector with SMT leads
- Alignment posts provide stable placement on the PCB during processing
- Card entry slot accepts 1.0mm thick integrated circuit board
- Coplanarity of solder terminals within 0.10mm for processing reliability
- High-temperature thermoplastic, UL94V-0 rated
- SMT design provides options for connector placement on either side of the PCB
- Standoffs allow easy PCB cleaning after soldering
- Tape-and-reel packaging for SMT robotic placement
Applications
- Routers
- Servers
- Storage devices
- Switches