3M™ Twin Axial Cable Assemblies for QSFP+ Applications 9Q Series

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High-speed alternative to optical solutions

Delivers aggregate data bandwidth of 40Gbps (4x10)

Meets SFF-8436 QSFP+ standard

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Highlights
  • High-speed alternative to optical solutions
  • Delivers aggregate data bandwidth of 40Gbps (4x10)
  • Meets SFF-8436 QSFP+ standard
  • Foldable, flexible twinax cable can be bent back on itself for compact designs
  • Continuous longitudinal shielding virtually eliminates signal loss even when folded
  • High-speed, cost-effective alternative to optical solutions
  • EEPROM for cable information and/or customer signature
  • Passive solutions support up to 5 meters
  • Ideal for high-density applications (i.e. data centers, HPC)
  • For more information refer to Customer Drawing 78-5100-2439-7

3M™ Twix Axial Cable Assemblies for QSFP+ Applications 9Q Series are a high-speed, cost-effective alternative to optical solutions. These cable assemblies feature highly foldable and bendable twinax cable that adds versatility and functionality to applications meeting SFF-8436 QSFP+ standards, delivering aggregate data bandwidth of 40Gbps (10 Gbps across four lanes). Cable can be folded and bent to fit small spaces with little to no signal loss.

Featuring 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology, 3M™ Twin Axial Cable Assemblies for QSFP+ Applications, 9Q Series is excellent for adding design flexibility to high-speed systems. The assembly incorporates foldable, flexible flat cable that can be folded back on itself with extremely tight bend radii for compact designs. Precision-formed, continuously laminated shielding helps maintain resonance-free signal integrity.

Specifications

Aggregate Data Rate

40G

Applications

Networking

Characteristic Impedance

100 ohms

Connector Style (End A)

Plug

Connector Style (End B)

Plug

Connector Type (End A)

ST

Connector Type (End B)

ST

Form Factor

QSFP+

Number of Cable Assembly Lanes

x4

Number of Contacts

38

Product Series

9Q

Product Usage

Switch

Protocol

Ethernet

Standard Size

1.0 Meter, 2.0 Meter, 3.0 Meter

Tech Sheet Number

TS-2439

Overall Length (Metric)

0.5 Meter, 3 Meter, 5 Meter

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