ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System

ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System

ExaMAX® high-density backplane systems offer design flexibility to fit a variety of applications, including Flyover® cable supporting 112 Gbps PAM4 and board-to-board supporting 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ).


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112 Gbps PAM4 cable assemblies:
ExaMAX® backplane cable systems improve signal integrity and routability using Samtec Flyover® technology, which routes the signal above a lossy PCB using co-extruded, ultra-low skew twinax for improved bandwidth and reach. Direct solder attach to contacts optimizes the signal path, further enhancing performance. Supports 112 Gbps PAM4 applications and is PCIe® 6.0/CXL 3.1 capable.

64 Gbps PAM4 interconnects: The ExaMAX® contact system achieves two reliable points of contact at all times and minimizes residual stub for improved signal integrity performance, while providing low mating force and excellent contact normal force. Signal wafers incorporate a one-piece, embossed ground structure which improves crosstalk. Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications and is PICe® 6.0/CXL 3.1 capable.

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Design Flexibility

Samtec offers design flexibility to fit a variety of applications.

Cable Systems
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Board Systems
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Ultra-Low Skew Cable Technology

Samtec's proprietary co-extruded Eye Speed® twinax cable technology eliminates the performance limitations and inconsistencies of individually extruded dielectric twinax cabling; improving signal integrity, bandwidth and reach for high-performance system architectures.

Ultra Low Skew Twinax
  • Ideal for 28-112+ Gbps applications
  • Tight coupling between signal conductors
  • Improved bandwidth and reach
  • Improved signal integrity and eye pattern opening
  • Low skew (< 3.5 ps/meter) over extended lengths
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Contact System

  • Two reliable points of contact
    • Even when subjected to angled mating
  • Meets Telecordia GR-1217 CORE specification
  • 2.4 mm mating surface area (contact wipe)
  • Minimizes residual stub
  • Clear separation between contact points
  • Lowest mating force on the market
  • Excellent contact normal force
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Wafer Design

  • Individual signal wafers
    • Staggered, differential pair design
    • 24-72 pairs
  • Ground Plane
    • One-piece, embossed ground structure
    • Increased isolation significantly reduces crosstalk
    • Ground signal placement engineered for 92Ω impedance
      • Addresses both 85 and 100Ω applications
    • Balanced differential pairs are arranged in columns with zero skew
Wafer Design

Stub-Free Mating

  • Fully protected terminals on both backplane and daughtercard connectors ensure stub-free mating
  • Hermaphroditic mating interface provides reliable mating, protects pins
Stub Free

Mechanical Specifications

  • Mating force: 0.36 N max per contact
  • Unmating force: 0.12 N min per contact
  • Current rating: 0.5 A per signal contact
    • 0 < 30 ᵒC temp rise above ambient
  • -55 ᵒC to +85 ᵒC operating temperature
  • Press-fit termination to PCB
  • Manufacturing friendly 0.36 mm PTH for signals and 0.50 mm for grounds
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Samtec – ExaMAX® Cable to 112 Gbps PAM4

Products

EBTM

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Vertical Header

Features
  • 4 or 6 pairs per column
  • 2.00 mm (.0787") pitch
  • Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
  • Press-fit termination
ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Vertical Header

EBTM-RA

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Right-Angle Header

Features
  • 4 or 6 pairs per column
  • 2.00 mm (.0787") pitch
  • Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
  • Press-fit termination
  • Right-angle orientation
ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Right-Angle Header

EBTF-RA

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Right-Angle Receptacle

Features
  • 4 or 6 pairs per column
  • 2.00 mm (.0787") pitch
  • Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
  • Press-fit termination
ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Right-Angle Receptacle

EBDM-RA

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm Direct Mate Orthogonal Header

Features
  • Eliminates the mid-plane improving airflow and requiring fewer connectors
  • 2.00 mm (.0787") pitch
  • 6 pairs per column
  • Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
  • Shorter signal path for improved signal integrity performance
  • Integral guide post
ExaMAX® 2.00 mm Direct Mate Orthogonal Header

EBCM

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Cable Header

Features
  • Samtec’s Eye Speed® ultra low skew twinax cable provides increased flexibility and routability
  • Improves signal integrity and increases signal path length at higher data rates
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 performance (Cable-to-Cable)
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Cable Header

EBCF

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Cable Socket

Features
  • Samtec’s Eye Speed® ultra low skew twinax cable provides increased flexibility and routability
  • Improves signal integrity and increases signal path length at higher data rates
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 performance (Cable-to-Cable)
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Cable Socket

EGBM

SureWare™ Terminal Guide Module for ExaMAX®

Features
  • Vertical or right-angle orientation
  • Guide module for EBTF-RA and EBTM Series
SureWare™ Terminal Guide Module for ExaMAX®

EGBF

SureWare™ Socket Guide Module for ExaMAX®

Features
  • Right-angle orientation
  • Guide module for EBTF-RA and EBTM Series
SureWare™ Socket Guide Module for ExaMAX®

EPTT

ExaMAX® Terminal Power Module

Features
  • Right-angle orientation
  • Power module for EBTF-RA and EBTM Series
ExaMAX® Terminal Power Module

EPTS

ExaMAX® Socket Power Module

Features
  • Vertical or right-angle orientation
  • Power module for EBTF-RA and EBTM Series
ExaMAX® Socket Power Module

EBCL

Vertical Latching Shroud for ExaMAX® Backplane Cable Socket

Features
  • Provides retention for EBCF-VT to EBTM-VT
  • Surrounds and protects EBTM-VT
  • Screw mounts secure the EBCL to the board (M2 thread)
Vertical Latching Shroud for ExaMAX® Backplane Cable Socket

EBCB

Panel Retention Bracket for ExaMAX® Backplane Cable Header

Features
  • Provides retention for EBCM through a backplane
  • Screw mounts secure the EBCB to the backplane
Panel Retention Bracket for ExaMAX® Backplane Cable Header

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