High-speed cable assemblies are essential for the efficient operation of systems that process large volumes of data. For applications like Artificial Intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, routers, storage and switches, 3M has the cabling solutions you need to connect devices with the latest industry standards, from PCIe® to IEEE 802.3xx with options with the latest industry standard physical interfaces.
The 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology is highly flexible and easy to route. Its foldable ribbon construction allows for extremely tight bend radii with minimal to no impact on signal integrity when bent or folded. These thin, flat, low-profile ribbon cables provide customers with greater packaging configurations and more routing options within a case or in a rack.
Over 50 years of interconnect innovation
3M™ Direct Attach Copper Twin Axial Cable Assemblies are part of a long line of 3M firsts in electronics cabling technology, including the first mass-termination interconnect system; the first 64 wire termination; color-coded flat cabling; the first IDC solution for I/O applications; foldable twin-ax cable and more – all designed to help manufacturers to improve device performance, speed assembly and add more value to their products.
- Internal Twin Axial Cable Assembly
- External Twin Axial Cable Assembly
Internal Twin Axial Cable Assembly for Datacenter Customers
Ideal for use in high-performance server, mission critical servers and other high-density applications. They are designed to offer cost savings by helping to avoid increased PCB material costs and the need for retimers.
3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express X16 Extender Assemblies
By replacing rigid PCB assemblies, the 3M™ PCI Express Extender Assemblies can be folded or simply routed to the peripheral card, providing a low loss extension from the motherboard to the peripheral device. The 3M™ Twin Axial PCIe Extender Assemblies for PCIe® 4.0 applications allow you to re-locate a PCIe card slot, or bridge between slots on two different PCBs and are compatible with Card Electromechanical (CEM) connectors.
Product series details:
- 8KCE Series, x16 configuration
- PCIe® 4.0 (85 ohm) applications
- Signal wire size 31 AWG
- Data rates up to 16 Gbps
- Custom cable assembly design is available
- High-bandwidth, Resonance free SI performance
- Thin ribbon cable construction allows easy routing for custom applications
3M™ SlimLine Twin Axial Cable Assembly (SFF-8654), Series 8ES4/8ES8
With a lower profile than conventional AWG twin axial cables, the 3M™ SlimLine Twin Axial Cable Assembly (SFF-8654) allows for a wider range of routing options and extremely tight bend radii for unique packaging configurations. Without jacketing on the cable, each fold* impacts impedance by no more than one to two ohms, well within the most demanding impedance specifications. Similarly, S-parameter performance metrics are not degraded, even with multiple folds.
Product Series Details:
- x4 and x8 configurations available
- SFF-8654 straight and right-angle varieties
- Single wire sizes of 30AWG and 31 AWG
- Standard lengths of 0.5m, 0.75m and 1m
- Appropriate for PCIe (85 ohm) and SAS (100 ohm) applications
- Available with and without sidebands
- Custom folded assemblies can be ordered upon request
*Ideal for static folded applications. Not intended for high-flex applications.
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External Twin Axial Cable Assembly for Integrators Building Datacenters
When you choose cable assemblies from 3M, you get more than just great products – you get a company you can depend on. Our broad materials science capabilities and technical expertise means we are ready to provide bench-to-bench support to find the best integrated solution for your current and future requirements, including signal integrity (SI) modeling and customized solutions that can support your specific system architecture.
3M™ 100G QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 9Q Series
From delivering streaming media in flawless high definition to connecting businesses with global customers in real time, today’s data centers have a need for speed. 3M™ Direct Attach Copper Twin Axial Cable Assemblies with built-in jacket help you keep servers, switches, storage and other high-speed equipment performing at the levels your customers demand.
9QJ0-114-22-1.00
Description: 3M™ Twin Axial Cable Assemblies for 100G QSFP28 Applications
Product series details:
- Delivers aggregate data bandwidth up to 100 Gbps (4x 25 Gbps) with passive copper assemblies: – Up to 2 meters with 30 AWG – 2 to 4 meters with 26 AWG
- Designed to meet the following industry-standard protocols: – SFF-8665, 8661, 8662; IEEE 802.3bj – 100G Ethernet applications
- Tested at Open Networking Interoperability PlugFest (UNH-IOL)
- Custom EEPROM mapping available
- RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant**
- Product specifications: PD-0262/78-5102-0262-1
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3M™ Cable Assemblies for SFP+ Applications
3M™ 25G SFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 1422/1423 Series
3M™ High-Routability External miniSAS Cable Assemblies, 8G26 Series
3M™ Twin Axial Cable QSFP+ Assemblies, 9Q Series
Coming Soon: 3MTM 400G Cable Assemblies
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