TE Connectivity has introduced its new high-speed STRADA Whisper backplane connector, which is a high-performing, high-bandwidth systems for the data communications industry. The STRADA Whisper connector’s design transfers data at blinding speeds of 25 Gbps and offers unparalleled scalability up to 40 Gbps, allowing users to achieve future system upgrades without costly backplane or midplane redesigns.
The STRADA Whisper product family operates with extremely low noise and insertion loss (less than 1dB and linear up to 20 GHz) and little to no skew—all of which provide system architects with design flexibility and high design margin.
Mechanically, the connector family mirrors most high-speed backplane connectors in the market for easy implementation. It differentiates itself through folded signal pins surrounded by strong, protective C-shaped shields, which make the product family one of the most robust offerings in the market.
Additionally, the connector footprint keeps crosstalk down and the overall connector design uses the latest eye-of-needle (EON) technology. “TE is really on the forefront of 25-Gbps architectures and we can work closely with designers to tailor the STRADA Whisper portfolio to best fit and enable their system needs,” said Douglas Lawrence, Global Business Development Manager, TE Data Communications.
“TE can assign a team of experts—comprised of our best signal integrity and mechanical engineers—to help companies develop solutions harnessing the incredible speed and signal integrity of one of the fastest electrical backplane connectors on the market,” added Lawrence.
The STRADA Whisper portfolio includes three versions: standard, orthogonal (for midplane structures) and a cabled version that allows users to run longer distances with lower insertion loss than PCB materials.
The entire portfolio is ideal for use in servers, storage equipment, switches, routers, optical transport and wireless infrastructure. Specific versions are available for 100-Ohm and 85-Ohm applications so designers won’t need to compromise on impedance discontinuities.
