Active Optical Cable Solutions

FireFly™ mid-board active optical cable Flyover® systems to 28 Gbps per lane including Extended Temperature and PCIe®-Over-Fiber options, as well as passive optical solutions.

Mid Board Optics Systems

Mid Board Optics Systems

FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™ is a future-proof, inside-the-box mid board optics interconnect solution, with performance to 28 Gbps per lane and a path to 56 Gbps. Designed for the interchangeability of copper and optical using the same high-performance connector set, this easy to assemble system improves signal integrity and increases signal path length to meet today’s data rate requirements and the next generation. With an industry leading miniature footprint, FireFly™ accommodates greater density and closer proximity to the IC for chip-to-chip, board-to-board, on-board and system-to-system connectivity.


Firefly™ Micro Flyover System™Micro Flyover On-Board Optical Engine, FireFly™

Future-proof system with interchangeability of FireFly™ copper and optical using the same micro mxc connector system for up to 28 Gbps per lane.

Features
  • High-speed performance to 28 Gbps per lane
  • x4 and x12 designs
  • Variety of integral heat sink and End 2 options
  • Interchangeability of copper and optical
  • Micro rugged two-piece connector
  • Extended temperature and PCIe®-Over-Fiber solutions
Products
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  • ECUO
  • PCUO
  • ETUO
  • ETMO
  • PTUO
  • ECUE
  • PCUE
  • UEC5-1
  • UEC5-2
  • UCC8
  • PCOA
Firefly™ Micro Flyover System™

Halo™Halo™ Next Gen Optical Transceivers - IN DEVELOPMENT

IN DEVELOPMENT - Designed for next gen embedded applications demanding 56/112 Gbps PAM4 performance in low profile and ruggedized form factors.

Features
  • Up to 16 channels (8 channel bidirectional); 112 Gbps PAM4 per lane
  • Low 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 field replacement
  • Protocol agnostic
  • Supports data center, HPC and FPGA Protocols, including 10/40/100/400/800 GbE Ethernet, InfiniBand™, Fibre Channel, PCIe®, CXL® and Aurora
  • Variety of heat sink options for conduction, convection, cold plates or liquid cooling thermal relief
  • Rugged surface mount connector with integrated locking latch mechanism simplifies mating/unmating of the cable assembly
  • Halo™ optical, copper and active copper systems are interchangeable using the same high-performance surface mount connector
Products
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Halo™

Passive Optical Systems

Passive Optical Systems

These passive optical cables support high-density applications with MTP end options and a single or double port adaptor for mating. Cable assembly available in 12 or 24 fibers and keying options on the adaptor for proper alignment.


Passive Optical SystemsPassive Optical Systems

This passive optical system features a patch cable with MTP end options and a single or double port adaptor with keying options for proper alignment.

Features
  • MTP male or female end options; loopback options also available
  • 12 or 24 fibers
  • 3, 10 and 100 meter standard cable lengths
  • 3.00 mm round jacketed cable
  • Single or double port adaptor
  • Keying options for proper alignment
Products
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  • FOPC
  • OPA
Passive Optical Systems

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