 High port density yields lower system cost
August 19, 2008 – Pulse, a Technitrol (NYSE: TNL) Company, a worldwide leader
in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing, introduces
a 1x10, small form-factor pluggable (SFP) cage for use in Ethernet equipment such as blade servers, switches, routers, and add/drop multiplexers. The SFPCAGE006-L cage is used for connecting transceivers and shielding them from electromagnetic interference (EMI). Its high port density results in cost savings for Pulse customers. The new cage is the first on the market with 10 ports. Prior to this 1x10 cage, the highest-density ganged SFP cage configuration was 1x6.
The SFP cage is uniquely constructed so as not to deform during press fitting. Versatile, the series can handle optical transceiver links as well as transceivers configured as traditional copper RJ45 connectors, enabling configuration to each company's internal networking requirements for balancing load and bandwidth. The cage has an insulation resistance of about 100 volts. Mylar paper pasted on the bottom isolates the cage and allows the customer to use the PCB under the cage for circuit trace design.
The cage handles speeds up to 5 gigabits and improves connectivity in high-density PCB environments. It reduces the operating temperature of the transceiver, prevents the transceiver from EMI emissions, provides mechanical stability, and offers easy transceiver plug-in. The cage is made of copper alloy with nickel plating to prevent oxidation. Holes in the cage allow air circulation and heat transfer, ensuring that the transceiver temperature stays at less than 70 degrees Celsius.
The cage measures 9.55mm high x 48.70mm deep x 142.85mm wide. The footprint is compliant with the SFP Transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA) standard and is RoHS compliant.
“Pulse has continued to expand its line of connectors and cages to improve the performance and reliability of the transceivers, and thus the network they are connecting,” said Pulse Connector Division product marketing manager Gerald Yang. “This 1x10 cage is a cost-effective, convenient, and reliable option for configuring an Ethernet network system.”
Pulse’s SFPCAGE006-L is available in tray packaging. Volume discounts are available. Lead time is six weeks. Contact Pulse directly for samples. Detailed specifications are available on datasheet SFPCAGE006-L, and on the Connectors landing page.
About Pulse
Pulse, a Technitrol (NYSE: TNL) Company, is a worldwide leader in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing. Pulse’s wide array of power and signal products are used in computer networking as well as in communications, power conversion, defense, aerospace, automotive, acoustics, medical devices, and consumer electronics. With state-of-the-art custom designs and catalog products, Pulse is a complete source for electronic OEMs, contract manufacturers, and ODMs. Pulse is a participating member of IEEE, ATIS, ETSI, HDMI, the DSL Forum, CommNexus, and MoCA.
Cautionary Statement
All brand names and trademarks are properties of their respective holders. Cautionary Note: This message contains 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially. This release should be read in conjunction with the factors set forth in Technitrol's report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 27, 2008 in Item 1a under the caption “Factors that May Affect Our Future Results (Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the 'Safe Harbor' Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).”
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