Elkton, MD -- W. L. Gore & Associates, a supplier of cable assemblies, and FCI offer the next generation of high data rate digital interconnect solutions. The data link leverages the advantages of FCI's AirMax VS high-speed connection system with Gore's cable assembly development.  The new configuration uses the AirMax connector concept to provide high-frequency performance without the use of shielding. Target markets include telecommunications, large scale computing,and automatic test equipment.

"We are pleased to bring together FCI's expertise in high speed connector design with Gore's high data rate cable technology to offer a data link that can provide an aggregate bandwidth of 1.0 Terabit per second using only 50 linear millimeters of backplane space," said David Gioconda, global data communications market segment leader for Gore. "This technology is ideal for large scale servers, telecom switches and other data intensive hardware."     

 The cable assembly uses cable with  expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) as the dielectric core. The helically wrapped core ensures constant impedance throughout the length of the cables with stability with temperature cycling or flexing. Their smaller diameter and minimum bend radius reportedly allows more signal lines per area and delivers higher bandwidth performance than comparable cable configurations.
 
Offer low signal loss, low crosstalk, low skew, controlled capacitance and controlled impedance. 
 
The connectors are offered in multiple configurations: 5, 4 and 3 pair per column versions and in a variety of column counts including 10, 8 and 6. 
 
W. L. Gore & Associates, www.gore.com