GbX^® E-Series Connector
Enhanced Electrical Performance

Amphenol's GbX® E-Series backplane module is a highly optimized differential connector with a choice of density configurations for application flexibility. Upgrade to enhanced electrical performance without costly redesign. Amphenol's GbX E-Series connector easily scales to data rates of 6.25 Gbps.

	Easily scalable to today’s leading-edge data rates
	Crosstalk as low as 2%
	Proven GbX mechanical reliability
	Upgrade without redesign – The GbX E-Series backplane module shares the same footprint as standard GbX.
	RoHS compliant

Performance

	Differential packaging with crosstalk as low as 2%
	40% reduction in connector crosstalk

Robust Mechanical Construction

	Leverages proven Amphenol TCS technology for mechanical reliability
	Mating interface with anti-stub features
	GbX 0.018" (.046mm) compliant pin

Scalability — Flexibility
The GbX E-Series backplane module shares the same footprint as standard GbX. Drop-in replacement modules allow designers to scale existing backplane platforms to data rates of 6.25 Gbps. This allows a cost savings as well as providing a faster time to market.

	Complete backwards compatibility on all pads-only designs
	Vertical and horizontal routing
	Combine with GbX L-Series for a mix of high- and low-speed signals

Version	Real Signals Pairs	Minimum Slot Pitch
GbX E-Series 2-Pair	27.5 real differential pairs per linear inch (11 real differential pairs per 10mm)	.59" (15mm)
GbX E-Series 3-Pair	41 real differential pairs per linear inch (16 real differential pairs per 10mm)	.80" (20.32mm)
GbX E-Series 4-Pair	55 real differential pairs per linear inch (21 real differential pairs per 10mm)	1.00" (25.4mm)
GbX E-Series 5-Pair	69 real differential pairs per linear inch (27 real differential pairs per 10mm)	1.25" (31.75mm)