TE Connectivity Unveils 56G MezzaWave Connectors for High-Speed Data Applications
TE Connectivity has launched its 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies, designed to support data rates up to 56 Gbps PAM4 for demanding applications like edge AI and data centers.
- 56 Gbps PAM4
- 80 to 560
- 1,000
What Happened
TE Connectivity, a global leader in connectivity and sensors, has launched its 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies. These components support data rates up to 56 Gbps PAM4 and are designed for high-density environments such as edge AI, data centers, industrial automation, robotics, and aerospace and defense. The connectors feature an open-pin-field array platform with design flexibility including multiple pin counts and stack heights.
- High-performance data support up to 56 Gbps PAM4
- Design flexibility: pin counts 80–560, 1.27mm pitch, 7-10mm stack heights
- Drop-in compatibility for easy upgrades without redesign
- Rugged design rated for up to 1,000 mating cycles and -55°C to 125°C
“As data rates continue to accelerate, customers need interconnect solutions that can deliver performance and reliability. Our 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies offer multiple configuration options to help meet their system requirements and the modularity to allow for seamless upgrades.”
56 GbpsPAM4
Supports high-speed signal integrity in dense environments
Why this matters
The new connectors enable high-speed data transmission in dense environments without requiring a complete redesign, reducing costs and time for engineers working on next-generation modular systems.
Terms in This Story
- PAM4
- A modulation technique that uses four voltage levels to transmit 2 bits per symbol, doubling data rate over NRZ.
- BGA
- Ball grid array, a surface-mount packaging technology for integrated circuits.
- VITA
- VMEbus International Trade Association, an organization that sets standards for rugged embedded computing systems.
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