High-Speed
Backplane Systems

High-Speed Backplane Systems
High-Density • Design Flexibility • High Reliability

High-speed, high-density backplane systems include ExaMAX® and XCede® HD in a variety of pair and column counts. ExaMAX® enables up to 56 Gbps performance and allows designers the option to optimize density or minimize board layer count. XCede® HD is a small form factor system with a modular design for significant space savings and flexibility.

High-Speed Backplane Systems Brochure

High-Speed Backplane Systems Brochure

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High-Speed Backplane Product Lineup

ExaMAX®ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System

ExaMAX® high-speed backplane interconnects deliver 56 Gbps electrical performance.

Features
  • Enables 56 Gbps PAM4 electrical performance on 2.00 mm column pitch
  • Allows designers to optimize density or minimize board layer count
  • Two reliable points of contact, even when subjected to angled mating
  • Meets Telcordia GR-1217 CORE specification
  • Individual signal wafers with staggered differential pair design; 24 - 72 pairs (board connectors) and 16 - 96 pairs (cable assemblies)
  • One-piece embossed ground structure on each signal wafer to reduce crosstalk
  • Lowest mating force on the market: 0.36 N max per contact
  • Backplane cable assemblies improve signal integrity and increase signal path length at higher data rates
  • Samtec’s Eye Speed® ultra low skew twinax cable provides increased flexibility and routability
  • Stub free mating
  • Press-fit termination
  • Power and Guide Modules available
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ExaMAX® is engineered for 92 Ω impedance to address both 85 Ω and 100 Ω applications.

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XCede® HDXCede® HD High-Density Backplane System

Small form factor high-density backplane system ideal for density-critical applications, with a modular design and optional features for flexibility and customizable solutions.

Features
  • Small form factor provides significant space savings
  • Modular design provides flexibility in applications
  • High-performance system
  • High-density backplane system – up to 84 differential pairs per linear inch
  • 1.80 mm column pitch
  • 3-, 4- and 6-pair designs
  • 4, 6 or 8 columns
  • 12 - 48 pairs
  • Multiple signal/ground pin staging options
  • Integrated power, guidance, keying and side walls available
  • 85 Ω and 100 Ω options
  • Three levels of sequencing enable hot plugging
  • Cost-effective designs available for low-speed applications
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Modular Design

XCede® HD consists of signal, power and keying/guidance modules for incredible design flexibility. The modules can be customized in any configuration to meet specific application requirements.

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ExaMAX®Samtec ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System

ExaMAX® high-speed backplane cable assemblies deliver 112 Gbps PAM electrical performance.

Features
  • Enables 112 Gbps PAM4 electrical performance on a 2.00 mm column pitch
  • Utilizes Samtec’s Eye Speed® ultra low skew twinax cable technology for improved signal integrity, increased flexibility and routability
  • 30 and 34 AWG to support various cable lengths
  • Two reliable points of contact with a 2.4 mm contact wipe
  • Highly customizable with modular flexibility
  • Reduce costs due to lower PCB layer counts
  • Wafer design increases isolation for reduced crosstalk; includes one sideband signal per column
  • 16 to 96 staggered differential pairs provide higher data rates
  • Lowest mating force on the market: 0.36 N max per contact
  • Stub free mating
  • Power and Guide Modules available
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ExaMAX® increases architectural flexibility by overcoming the limitations of a traditional connector-to-connector backplane.

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