NovaRay® 112 Gbps PAM4, Extreme Density Arrays

NovaRay® 112 Gbps PAM4, Extreme Density Arrays

NovaRay® combines extreme density and performance for 112 Gbps PAM4 per channel in 40% less space than traditional arrays.


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The innovative design of NovaRay® combines extreme density and extreme performance, which is critical as system sizes decrease and speeds increase. The fully shielded differential pair design and two reliable points of contact contribute to the industry leading 4.0 Tbps aggregate data rate.

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Overview

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Extreme Performance/Density

  • 112 Gbps PAM4 per channel
  • 4.0 Tbps aggregate data rate - 9 IEEE 400G channels
  • PCIe® 6.0 capable
  • Innovative, fully shielded differential pair design enables:
    • Extremely low crosstalk (to 40 GHz)
    • Tight impedance control
    • Minimal variance in data rate as stack height increases
  • 112 differential pairs per square inch
  • Utilizes 40% less space than traditional arrays with the same data throughput
  • BGA attach to board for greater density and optimized trace breakout region
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Multiple Points of Contact

  • Guaranteed two points of contact ensure a more reliable connection
  • Stub-free mating
  • Signals lost at the first point are caught in the second
  • Contributes to the 112 Gbps PAM4 rating
  • 92 Ω solution addresses both 85 Ω and 100 Ω applications
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Aggregate Data Rate

Aggregate Data Rate
Aggregate Data Rate 448 Gbps 672 Gbps 896 Gbps 896 Gbps 1344 Gbps 1792 Gbps 4032 Gbps*
Total No. of Banks 1 1 1 2 2 2 3*
Total No. of Rows 2 3 4 2 3 4 6*
Total No. of Pairs 8 12 16 16 24 32 72*
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DOWNLOADS & RESOURCES

Literature

High-Speed Board-to-Board Application Guide

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High-Speed Cable Interconnect Solutions Guide

High-Speed Cable Interconnect Solutions Guide

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NovaRay® eBrochure

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Analog Over Array™ eBrochure

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Products

NVAM

0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Terminal

Features
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 per channel
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
  • 7, 9, 10 and 12 mm stack heights
  • 2, 3 or 4 rows
  • 1 or 2 banks with up to 16 pairs/bank
  • Two points of contact ensure a more reliable connection
  • Minimal variance in data rate as stack height increases
  • Analog Over Array™ capable
0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Terminal

NVAF

0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Socket

Features
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 per channel
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
  • 7, 9, 10 and 12 mm stack heights
  • 2, 3 or 4 rows
  • 1 or 2 banks with up to 16 pairs/bank
  • Two points of contact ensure a more reliable connection
  • Minimal variance in data rate as stack height increases
  • Analog Over Array™ capable
0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Socket

GPSO

SureWare™ Guide Post Standoff

Features
  • Allows for 0.035" of initial misalignment; alignment starts before connectors engage
  • Assists with “blind mate” for ultra micro, fine pitch mezzanine connectors
  • 5 mm - 30 mm stack heights
  • MIL-DTL stainless steel
  • Pairs well with NVAM/NVAF, APM6/APF6, ADM6/ADF6 and UMPT/UMPS
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NVAC

0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Socket Cable Assembly

Features
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 per channel
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
  • 40% smaller than conventional cable solutions
  • 34 AWG Eye Speed® twinax cable
  • 2, 3 or 4 rows
  • 1 or 2 banks with up to 16 pairs/bank
  • Rugged metal latching system
0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Socket Cable Assembly

NVAM-CT

0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Terminal for NVAC Series

Features
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 per channel
  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable
  • 40% smaller than conventional cable connectors
  • Rugged metal latching for mating with NovaRay® cable assembly
  • 2, 3 or 4 rows
  • 1 or 2 banks with up to 16 pairs/bank
  • Mates with NovaRay® cable assembly (NVAC Series)
0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Terminal for NVAC Series

NVBF

IN DEVELOPMENT: 0.80 mm NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Vertical Socket

Features
  • Ultra-high density with up to 128 differential pairs in a single connector
  • 56 Gbps NRZ/112 Gbps PAM4 performance per channel
  • Supports blind mate applications
  • Surface mount for better density and performance
  • Offset footprint for optimum signal integrity
  • Flyover® cable assembly in design
  • Optional guidance and keying
  • Standard weld tabs for a secure connection to the board
IN DEVELOPMENT: 0.80 mm NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Vertical Socket

NVBM-RA

IN DEVELOPMENT: 0.80 mm NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Right-Angle Header

Features
  • Ultra-high density with up to 128 differential pairs in a single connector
  • 56 Gbps NRZ/112 Gbps PAM4 performance per channel
  • Supports blind mate applications
  • Surface mount for better density and performance
  • Offset footprint for optimum signal integrity
  • Optional guidance and keying
  • Standard weld tabs for a secure connection to the board
IN DEVELOPMENT: 0.80 mm NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Right-Angle Header

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