New PCI Express jumpers

5 March 2008 Interconnection

Samtec recently introduced its new PCI Express (PCIe) Jumpers for PCIe applications requiring additional and/or semi-permanent electrical connections between PCIe slots and additional devices.

The jumpers can function as loop back extenders (from one PCIe slot to another PCIe slot), as SerDes extenders (from one PCIe slot to another PCIe SerDes), and as physical extenders for easy troubleshooting of a PCIe card. In addition, they may be used for debug and analysis (PCIe slot to emulator and analyser).

The jumpers are available with edge cards on both ends, or edge card/PCIe jumpers are available with edge cards on both ends, or edge card/PCIe socket combinations, and support 1x, 4x, 8x, and 16x PCI Express bus widths. Colour-coded edge cards indicate pin-out mapping for additional design ease.

The 30 AWG ribbon cable and 30 AWG Data Rate twinax ribbon cables are available in a choice of lengths from 95 mm to 1015 mm with an option for no power lines, creating a no connect condition at select positions.

For more information contact Samtec, +27 (0)11 452 8112, [email protected], www.samtec.com

Further reading:

Digital link 40x faster than broadband Internet
Hiconnex Interconnection
Axon’s AxoMach high-speed links were recently qualified by the European Space Agency to the ESCC 3409/001 standard, and are designed to transmit data at speeds of up to 40 Gbps for space applications.

Read more...

---

Modular CAT7 inter-car-connection
Hiconnex Interconnection
These modular connectors are particularly suitable for harsh environments, and have a high resistance to industrial vibration and an IP67 protection rating.

Read more...

---

Multi-channel cable assembly
RFiber Solutions Interconnection
Withwave’s Multi-Channel SMPM Cable Assemblies (WMCM Series) provide a wide range of multiple coax connectors and flexible cable assemblies, with a choice of 26,5, 40 and 50 GHz configurations.

Read more...

---

Compact power relays
Future Electronics Interconnection
The new HE-R Series power relays by Panasonic Industry are PCB-mounted relays for easy board assembly, with both two- and four-pole contact arrangement options.

Read more...

---

High-density multicoax cable assembly
RFiber Solutions Interconnection
Withwave’s high speed and high-density Multicoax Cable Assemblies (WMX Series) provide a wide range of multiple coax connectors and flexible cable assemblies with a choice of 20, 40, 50, 67 or 110 GHz configurations.

Read more...

---

Centralised distribution for M8 and M12 connectors
Communica Interconnection
Amphenol LTW’s distribution boxes facilitate efficient cable management, easy installation with pre-wired configuration, and provide a centralised distribution point for M8 and M12 connectors.

Read more...

---

What is an RF connector?
Spectrum Concepts Editor's Choice Interconnection
If you look across the broader electromagnetic spectrum, the selection of the 3 kHz to 300 GHz frequency range for RF signals is a result of a balance between propagation characteristics, data transmission requirements, regulatory allocations, and the compatibility of electronic components and devices.

Read more...

---

Multi-head battery contacting solutions
Electronic Industry Supplies Interconnection
INGUN has developed contacting solutions which boast low contact resistances, maximum reduced power losses, and stable, durable electrical connections in either single- or multi-head contacting configurations.

Read more...

---

Expanded magnetic connector lineup
Spectrum Concepts Interconnection
Mill-Max has expanded its Maxnetic lineup to offer more options for connections and terminations, including board-to-board, cable-to-board, and cable-to-cable choices.

Read more...

---

Robust M12 high-temperature connector
Communica Interconnection
Amphenol LTW has released its newest connector, the HDM12, a robust M12 high-temperature offering engineered for commercial applications.

Read more...

---