High-Speed, High-Density Connectors

Amphenol's broad range of connector product families enable design
engineers to achieve their performance targets. Whether the priority
is a proven cost-optimized solution or the best performing connector
on the market, Amphenol TCS is your source for high-speed and high-density connectors.

Backplane | Orthogonal | Mezzanine | Co-planar | Optical

Backplane Connectors
XCede® 20 Gbps		The industry’s highest performing backplane interconnect system Up to 82 differential pairs per inch (32 differential pairs per centimeter) Innovative 3D resonance damping shield technology De-skewed differential pairs Secondary routing channels significantly lower backplane costs   Learn more
eHSD® Up to 10 Gbps		Fully backwards compatible with VHDM-HSD, delivering up to 10 dB lower crosstalk Scale existing systems to next generation speeds 3-5X reduction in wafer-to-wafer crosstalk   Learn more
Ventura® Up to 10 Gbps		High-density, high-performance single-ended connector 10+ Gbps differential, 6.25 Gbps single-ended 102 - 178 real signals per inch (40 - 70 signals per centimeter) Surface mount attach   Learn more
GbX® 2.5 - 5.0+ Gbps		27.5 - 69 differential pairs per inch (11 - 27 differential pairs per centimeter) Ideal for 4 x 3.125 XAUI links Full range of proven components (e.g. power, guidance, polarizing) Robust mechanical design   Learn more
GbX® E-Series 5.0+ Gbps		Enhanced electrical performance Crosstalk as low as 2% Backplane module shares the same footprint as standard GbX   Learn more
GbX® L-Series < 1 Gbps		1.85mm x 1.85mm open pin field version of GbX Customize signal integrity performance by varying ground-to-signal ratio Ideal for TTL sense and control and other low-speed data lines   Learn more
AirMax® 2.5 - 6.25+ Gbps AirMax is a registered trademark of FCI		Shieldless connector system Cost-effective interconnect for multi-gigabit applications Up to 63 differential pairs/inch   Learn more
Aptera™ Up to 6 Gbps		Low-profile, high-reliability 2-piece edge-card connector 6 Gbps performance differential; 3 Gbps single-ended Low-profile construction reduces minimum slot pitch between daughtercards to 10mm (.39”) Right angle and stacker versions and power module available   Learn more
VHDM-HSD™ 5 Gbps		Optimized for high-speed differential backplane applications 25 - 38 differential pairs per inch (10 - 15 differential pairs per centimeter) Modular design enables mix of single-ended and differential signals within the same connector   Learn more
VHDM® 3.125 Gbps		Optimized for single-ended, high-density applications 76 - 101 real signals per inch (30 - 40 real signals per centimeter) Less than 5% crosstalk Stripline shielding allows 100% of the pins to be used for signals   Learn more
VHDM® H-Series 6.25 Gbps		Superior signal integrity Backwards compatible with the full VHDM product family - design into same slot for fast, easy system upgrades 0.018” (0,045mm) PCB hole for improved performance   Learn more
VHDM® L-Series < 1 Gbps		Open pin-field version of VHDM Fully compatible with the full VHDM product family to optimize cost and performance by mixing high- and low-speed signals on the same connector Ideal for TTL sense and control and other low-speed data lines   Learn more
HDM® HDM® Plus < 1 Gbps		Economical 2mm modular design 75 real signals per inch (30 contacts per centimeter) Can operate in applications with rise times as low as 500 pico seconds   Learn more

Orthogonal Connectors
Crossbow™ Matrix Up to 25 Gbps		Optimized for orthogonal midplane architectures Demonstrated 100 Ohms +/- 5% impedance across an entire link Crosstalk less than 1.5% at 50 picoseconds in-pair skew   Crosstalk less than 1.5% at 50 picoseconds Crossbow 2mm+ available for routing across the midplane   Learn more

Mezzanine Connectors
NeXLev® Up to 12 Gbps		Enhanced BGA attachment process to increase SMT process yields 125 micron co-planarity 57 real signals per linear centimeter (145 signals per inch) 20 stacking heights from 10-33mm   Learn more
VHDM® Stacker 5 Gbps		Pressfit solution for stacking applications Route single-ended or differentially 76 - 101 real signals per inch (30 - 40 real signals per centimeter) Stacking heights from 18mm and up   Learn more
HDM® Stacker < 1 Gbps		Available in 72 pin and 144 pin signal modules in soldertail or pressfit configurations 75 real signals per inch (30 contacts per centimeter) 30 Amp power module, end stackable Stacking heights from 15 to 32mm   Learn more

Co-Planar
VHDM® Right Angle Male (RAM) 3.125 Gbps		Right angle male enables co-planar board-to-board or board-to-cable high-speed interconnection 76 - 101 real signals per linear inch (30 - 40 real signals per centimeter) Grow systems horizontally by creating traditional backplane components in a right angle orientation   Learn more

Optical
HD-Optyx™		Blind-mate, modular, fiber optic interconnect solution High fiber count Supports 1.25mm single-fiber and MT multi-fiber ferrules Single-mode and multi-mode capable   Learn more