视错觉？最大信号密度和设计灵活性

An Optical Illusion? Maximum Signal Density and Design Flexibility

Samtec FireFly™ mid-board optical cable systems boast the industry’s leading miniature footprint, enabling maximum signal density, and of course signal integrity over longer distances. That’s a good thing because designers are facing longer-reach applications, increasing bandwidths, and tighter spaces.

FireFly™ mid-board optical cable assemblies provide high-performance versatility for data rates up to 28 Gbps per channel. The miniature footprint allows for higher density and closer proximity to the IC. The results are a simplified board layout, enhanced signal integrity from IC to faceplate, and reduced power dissipation.

Here’s an overview of Samtec FireFly optical cable assemblies, and I’m throwing in (for free!) info about our new FireHawk™ and HALO™ optical cable systems.

FireFly™ Mid-Board Optical Cable Assemblies

• Designed for flexibility: optical (ECUO) for greater distances, and copper for cost optimization

• Industry-leading miniature footprint allows for higher density close
  to the data source

• x4 and x12 configurations

• PCIe®-Over-Fiber (PCUO) supports 3.0/4.0 data rates for low latency, power savings, and guaranteed transmission

• -40 ºC to +85 ºC extended temperature system (ETUO) for military, aerospace, and industrial applications

• Extreme Environment FireFly™ sealed and Parylene-Coated for exposed applications (ETMO)

• Supports data center, HPC, and FPGA protocols, including Ethernet, InfiniBand™, Fibre Channel, Aurora, and PCIe®

• Multiple end options available: MTP®, MXC®, MT, Glenair® Series 79, VITA 66.X, and other common interfaces

• Development Kit is available

• PCIe-Over-Fiber Adaptor Card (PCOA), available in x4, x8 or x16 configurations; supports 3.0/4.0 platforms and transparent or non-transparent bridging

• Extended Temp FireFly (ETUO) is also available with Amphenol® Aerospace’s bulkhead interconnects (MT38999) for rugged optical solutions

• Glenair® Series 79 MT connector is an End 2 option featuring a miniature form factor and shielding; ideal for mil/aero and industrial applications

FireHawk™ Ruggedized Mid-Board Optical Transceivers

• Chip Scale Package (CSP) with the industry’s smallest footprint and lowest profile, weighing less than 0.4 grams

• FireHawk for Mil/Aero with an integrated microcontroller to automate key functions

• FireHawk for Space is designed to withstand the impacts of radiation without the need for a microcontroller

• Extreme performance with up to 40 Gbps transfer rate

• 10G x 4 data rate (10 Mbps to 10 Gbps per channel)

• The rugged BGA board attach withstands high shock and vibration

• -40 ºC to +85 ºC extreme temperature range (+95 ºC available)

• RVCON® optical cables are removable and replaceable for repair or reconfiguration

• Development Kit is available

• Roadmap: 25G x 4 system (up to 25 Gbps per channel) in the same 10G connector footprint

• Ultra-compact, SWaP-optimized (Size, Weight, and Power)

• SMT reflow solderable with standard pick-and-place pad

• Direct mount to the PCB provides the shortest possible thermal path

HALO™ Next-Gen Optical

• Capable of up to 112 Gbps PAM4 per lane

• Up to 16 channels (8 channel bidirectional)

• Low 6 mm profile with a 2-piece contact system

• Designed to withstand high shock and vibration

• Features a low center of gravity for a stable connection to the board

• Optically pluggable for easy replacement and increased uptime