Targets ultra-fast storage/SSD cluster applications in next-gen data centres and cloud computing
Astute Electronics, the leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, is introducing AirBorn’s high-density, high-reliability HD4™ interconnect technology, which was designed to be an electrically-optimized and highly dense physical layer medium for the HyperTransport Technology Consortium’s industry-standard HyperShare™ scalable interconnect technology. Claimed to be the smallest footprint in the industry, HD4’s high bandwidth, minimized signal loss and mission-critical reliability suit it for demanding, multi-dimensional network fabrics and ultra-fast storage/SSD cluster applications used in next-generation data centre and cloud computing platforms.
Although developed for the HyperShare platform, HD4™ products also suits many other popular high-performance interconnect standards. The I/O link targets rack-in-cabinet-based systems that require higher bandwidth and density, providing up to six I/O ports on a 7.4 mm pitch along a low-pro?le PCIe. The eight di?erential pair (100 and 85O) twinax cable construction enables 4-channels with 2.5 to 10 Gb/s data rates per channel.
The 1A contacts feature four points of contact for superior performance and reliability, and devices can be mated and demated up to 2500 times. An open-pin ?eld design allows for ?exibility in termination schemes (single-ended, di?erential pair, power and ground or both), and robust die-cast shells provide EMI shielding and simple termination.
Comments Gary Evans who heads up Astute’s newly-formed Franchise Connectors Division: “Airborn is renowned for its high quality, innovative interconnect solutions. The HD4 connectors enable very high density – more than competing solution – and are designed to be used in busy, unforgiving environments.”
About Astute
Astute Electronics promises to deliver customers the best Quality, Service and Reliability. Astute is both an Electronic Components distributor and a global and UK parts supplier. Sales offices are located in the UK, the USA and China, and the company’s highly-qualified team is experienced in procurement, engineering, logistics, finance, program management and QA. Astute has developed relationships with the world’s leading OEMs and EMS companies, providing services including buffer stocking, price-supported contracts and obsolescence management. Astute is AS9120 accredited and has achieved Bronze Status in the SC21 program.
For more information, please contact:
Gary Evans – ElectroMechanical Divisional Manager, Astute Electronics
gary.evans@astute.co.uk
