3M™ Multi-Channel I/O Twin Axial Cable Assembly 8MS8 Series
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Details
Highlights
- 8M Series, x8 configuration
- PCIe® (85 ohm) applications
- Signal wire size 31 AWG
- Signal wire size 30 AWG (contact your local 3M sales representative)
- Thinner than other similar AWG twin axial cables
- Thin ribbon cable construction allows easy routing in dense servers
- Extremely tight bend radius facilitates custom foldable ribbon construction enables unique packaging configurations
- Standard lengths of 0.5m, 0.75m and 1.0m
- Custom lengths and folding available
- See 3M.com/SDS for regulatory information
3M™ Multi-Channel I/O Twin Axial Cable Assembly is a family of cable assemblies including; x4 (38p), x8 (74p) connectors utilizing 3M™ Low Loss Twin Axial Cable 85 ohm, 31 AWG which is ideal for PCIe® applications.
3M™ Multi-Channel I/O Twin Axial Cable Assemblies are designed to support high density PCIe(R) applications and meet SFF-TA-1016 specifications. The thin, low profile Twin Ax cable allows for a wider range of routing options and supports extremely tight bend radii for each unique server configuration. Signal Integrity (SI) performance metrics are not degraded, even with multiple folds.
Specifications
| Applications | High-speed Data Transmission |
| Characteristic Impedance | 85 ohms |
| Connector Style (End A) | Plug |
| Connector Style (End B) | Plug |
| Connector Type (End A) | ST |
| Connector Type (End B) | ST |
| Form Factor | Multi-channel |
| Number of Cable Assembly Lanes | X8 |
| Number of Contacts | 74 |
| Product Series | 8MS8 |
| Product Usage | Backplane/Midplane, Board-to-board, Mid-board Cables |
| Protocol | PCIe© |
| Standard Size | 0.5 Meter, 0.75 Meter, 1.0 Meter |
| Tech Sheet Number | TS-2722 |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 0.5 Meter, 0.75 Meter, 1 Meter |
Resources
3M-Multichannel-IO-Assembly-78-5100-2722-6-A-MCIO-74P.pdfData Sheets
(PDF, 1MB)
