MXC®

Constantly increasing bandwidth requirements in all areas of communication and computing are placing ever greater demands on networking I/O equipment. Current edge-mount copper or fiber interfaces are at their limits even over the short distances on the PCB. Embedded parallel optics have become the solution of choice to meet these demands. High-performance routers, switches and computers have already been utilizing this technology for a decade. Parallel optic solutions are currently used in a wide range of applications: in links between nodes of supercomputers, switches in international Internet gateways as well as in data centers and central offices. Embedded opto-electrical modules and optical engines utilize parallel-optics transmitter and receiver arrays. For optimum signal integrity, thermal management, I/O consolidation and EMI/ESD, the opto-electrical modules are directly mounted close to the processors at the PCB. Parallel-optic links can complement electronic signalling in parallel lanes such as XAUI and PCIe. Using PRIZM® Light Turn®, it is possible to implement a passive plug connection between the opto-electrical modules and the fiber optic network.

Based on the SMA connector standard, Rosenberger QMA connectors are designed for applications up to 18 GHz. The quick-lock mechanism enables easy and reliable connections in the tightest of spaces – primarily in mobile base stations – and 10 times faster compared to SMA offerings. Packing density is also superior to SMA due to the minimum pitch and toolless connection, dispensing with the need for torque spanners for fastening coupling nuts. Rosenberger offers QMA as standard version and with plastic quick-lock mechanisms in four different color codings. QMA is not intermateable with SMA.

Rosenberger SMP Infinity is the innovative and highly compact PCB connector series with a one-step locking mechanism for delivering maximum performance for a wide range of applications up to 40 GHz. The series is available as cable, PCB and bulkhead connectors, as well as test adaptors and cable assemblies.

The Multi-Power connector for field installation from Rosenberger is unique in terms of user-friendliness. The new assembly concept combines secure and reliable connections with a fast and simple cable assembly. Within shortest time the connector can be assembled on cables with various cross-sections (2x 2.5 mm² to 2x 16 mm²) and jacket diameters (Ø 7 – 21.5 mm). This way, the connector can be flexible used for both low-power and high-power applications (up to 55 A/60 V DC). Regardless the simple assembly process, the connector ensures highest quality for outdoor use, EMI shielding and low contact resistances.