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FCI Expands Options with 3-pair AirMax VS Connector
The AirMax VS family now includes a low-profile 3-pair connector. Contains fewer pins per column than other connectors and has a slot spacing of 16.7 mm.
"The low profile of the AirMax VS 3-pair makes it ideal for use in blade servers and storage devices," said John Burkett, product manager. "The small slot spacing creates an open box that allows more airflow and cools the system, reducing the chances of overheating in systems such as servers."
VS System uses air as the dielectric between adjacent conductors, providing high signal density while exhibiting low insertion loss and crosstalk, without the use of metal shields.
The design of Insert Molded Leadframe Assembly (IMLA) enables the same connector to be used for Differential Pair signals, Single Ended signals or power. Combining EMI optimization with the use of air as a dielectric, designers can freely mix Differential Pair, Single Ended signals and power in one connector. Allows for any allocation of signals within one connector, so systems can grow from 2.5Gb/s to 25Gb/s without requiring redesign of the basic platform.
Available in 6 IMLA or 54 positions, 8 IMLA or 72 positions and 10 IMLA or 90 positions.
FCI, www.fciconnect.com
