Teradyne Inc. Connection Systems Division (TCS) has launched the Aptera connector platform, a low-profile solution for server, storage and networking applications.
   
The low-profile design addresses packaging challenges by balancing high-speed interconnect with the need to conserve board space and maximize airflow. The connector's 10 mm (.39") slot pitch offers flexibility for applications that need high-performance connectors in tight spaces. Electrical test results reportedly demonstrate excellent transmission characteristics and cross talk under 2% at a 50 pico sec. rise time (20-80%). Combined with a matched impedance interface and zero skew, is scalable for future system design requirements.
 
Designers can choose appropriate connection types and the amount of signals. Features a straddle mount design with solder leads for the daughtercard and press fit for the backplane.
 
With dedicated power delivery and sequencing on the card edge, the Aptera connector provides the superior reliability and convenience of a backplane connector system.
 
Offers the following components: high-speed differential, single-ended, power and an L-Series version for low-peed data lines.
 
Teradyne Connection Systems (TCS), teradyne.com/tcs

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