TE Connectivity’s SFP+ interconnects extend the use of the Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) interconnect up to 10Gb/s. This system meets the performance requirements of SFF (Small Form-Factor) specification SFF-8431 and supports 8G Fibre Channel and 10G Ethernet applications. The SFP+ product family includes cages, connectors, and copper cable assemblies.
TE Connectivity SFP+ Interconnects
Features
- Data rates: Up to 56 Gbps, 10 Gbps Ethernet and 16 Gbps Fibre Channel
- Surface-mount connector design for single high 1xN cages
- Press-fit 1xN cages and stacked assemblies (connector and cage) for one-step, easy PCB placement
- Coupled, narrow-edged, blanked- and formed-contact beam geometry and insert molding for superior signal integrity, mechanical and electrical performance
- Backwards-compatibility: Shares same mating interface and cage dimensions with the SFP+ connector (connector/single high cages are also PCB footprint-compatible)
- Elastomeric gasket or spring finger options for EMI containment
- Single high cages (1xN) for design flexibility; accommodates belly-to-belly applications for increased density and PCB space savings; available in 1x1, 1x2, 1x4 or 1x6 port configurations
- Stacked assemblies offered in 2x1, 2x2, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 or 2x12 port
- Heat sinks, LEDs and plating choices offered
- Additional light pipe configurations available
Applications
- Telecommunications
- Data Center
- Medical
- Networking
- Test and Measurement