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PCI Express I/O- AMC

Molex, Inc. — August 2006

PCI Express I/O- AMC

The iPass interconnect system is a family of I/O connectors that can fit a compact AdvancedMC card

  • They are used for PCI Express, SAS, and SATA high-speed connections
  • Fully shielded cable assemblies, guide frames, and host connectors to assure good signal integrity
  • Industry standard for PCI Express 4x, 8x, and 16x
  • Also industry standard interconnect for SAS and SATA
  • Diecast guide frames align the mating cable for a robust cable-to-chassis interface
  • Guide frame panel-mount gaskets provide improved EMI performance
  • Screw attachment for the guide frame to the PCB, which provides a rugged connection for large cable bundles
  • Multiple guide frame configurations provide board design flexibility
  • Keying to MSA specification eliminates accidental mating to other cable configurations
  • Pick and placed SMT host connector is small and high-speed
  • Reduced cable plug width allows customers to populate two x4 ports or two x8 ports on a compact AdvancedMC mezzanine card
  • Flexible color coded latch-pull provides an intuitive latch and unlatch mechanism and identifies PCI Express assemblies

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