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High-Speed I/O Connectors

Multi-Trak I/O Connectors

Multi-Trak I/O Connectors conform to the SFF-TA-1033 standard, affording a compact design that maximizes space without compromising on performance. Achieving PCIe Gen 5 data rates with a roadmap to Gen 6, these connectors ensure exceptional signal integrity (SI) performance up to 64 Gbps to facilitate cost-effective, thermally efficient designs that meet the rigorous demands of next-generation data centers.

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Pitch Current Voltage Operating Temperature
0.60mm 10.5A max. per power pin
0.5A max. per signal pin		 30V DC -20 to +80°C 

High-Speed I/O Connectors

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Features and Benefits

Increasing speeds and limitations posed by confined spaces are challenges in high-density data environments. Multi-Trak I/O Connectors have been engineered to offer a solution that conserves space while providing high-speed data transmission capabilities. These connectors incorporate a combined design that includes signal and power capabilities, enhancing adaptability within limited spaces and adhering to the small form-factor (SFF) TA-1033 standard. This innovative approach affords significant flexibility, which is paramount in managing complex data infrastructures. Also, Multi-Trak I/O Connectors’ compatibility with the Open Compute Project (OCP) Data Center Modular Hardware System (DC-MHS) ensures seamless integration and adherence to industry best practices for modularity and scalability.

Flexibility in system design

Multi-Trak I/O connectors take advantage of both high-speed and power transmission in a small form-factor that allows better efficiency of system design in meeting various end applications.

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High-speed capability meeting PCIe specifications

Multi-Trak I/O connectors offer data transmission rates of 56G PAM-4 PCIe Gen 5 and targeted to meet 64G PAM-4 PCIe Gen 6.

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Scalable for supporting varied configurations

Multi-Trak I/O connectors are scalable and available with vertical types of 8X + power and 16X + power that provide flexibility when it comes to system board design. These solutions can be adopted in various applications of next-generation servers.

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Provides design flexibility
The small form-factor of Multi-Trak I/O Connectors provides a wide variety of options for flexible configurations.

Meets versatility needs for different applications
Multi-Trak I/O Connectors support both high-speed and power transmission that can be widely accepted in data systems, communications and compute environments.

Offers a robust mechanical connector
Multi-Trak I/O Connectors have anti-slant, anti-reverse design with contact protection to simplify assembly and prevent damage to the pins.

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Applications by Industry

AI servers and HPC
Enterprise storage systems
High-Performance Computing
PCIe
OCP DC-MHS
Redundant array of independent disk storage (RAIDS)
Storage controllers
Storage racks

Edge computing
Routers
Switches
Servers

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Multi-Trak I/O Connector and Mini Cool Edge I/O?
The Multi-Trak I/O connector is a combo solution which combines standard MCIO pins and power together. The combination not only offers a great advantage in compact system board design for smaller spaces, but also provides cost-savings. The unique design of the Multi-Trak I/O connector also allows highly modularized and easy to repair solutions.

What are the applications for Multi-Trak I/O Connectors?
The Multi-Trak I/O Connector supports a wide range of applications that are widely used in data centers such as PCIe or OCP NIC. These solutions can be adopted in AI servers, hyperscale, enterprise data center and compute.