Higher input/output density and signal speeds demand management of EMC. The SOFIX^® front I/O interconnect system is comprised of right angle headers and cable plugs that are suitable for the distribution of power and signals. SOFIX connectors are fully shielded down to the PCB level to provide EMC shielding at the sub-rack/front panel level. When used with appropriate cables, the emission level from these links is well below IEC/CISPR 22 and FCC part 15 class B requirements. SOFIX power connectors feature a robust design and are suitable for applications in systems with slot pitch as low as 15mm. The design rules for the SOFIX family of I/O connectors are derived from the Metral system (IEC 61076-104). As such, the SOFIX system can be used as complement to the Metral backplane connector family or applied as a dedicated I/O solution.