Tyco Electronics Designs Slim I/O Cable Connector for Panel Applications

Tyco Electronics introduce the Slim I/O cable connector for panel applications. This connector system provides power and/or signal I/O capability for short and long-reach cable. Optional passive equalization of signals is also available.

The Slim I/O connector system is capable of performing at Gigabit speeds and specifically designed to enhance the I/O flexibility product line for Base Transmission Stations (BTS) and other communications applications. This connector system was recently designed into the OBSAI (Open Base Station Architecture Initiative) appendix "F" specification.

The Slim I/O connector enables the designer to incorporate hard metric packaging practice, in telecommunications and computer systems, as well as instrumentation applications with slot pitch as narrow as 15 mm, giving excellent performance and mechanical characteristics at an economical price.

The Slim I/O connector complies with IEC 917 and IEC 61076-4-101 and supports applications at data rates up to 3.125 Gbps (differential signaling) with edge rates of 100 psec.