The ZipLine™ connector system addresses customer demand for maximum signal density – a paramount requirement for future equipment platforms – at data rates up to 12.5 Gb/s.
The initial ZipLine™ signal modules with 1.8mm column pitch support backplane and orthogonal midplane applications. A module with 72 differential pairs provides the maximum
density available by delivering 84.6 differential pairs per inch of card edge. Allowing a minimum 1-inch card slot pitch, the compact module dimensions help system designers address mechanical and thermal concerns. ZipLine™ connectors can also be configured on 1.5mm column pitch to provide more than 100 signal pairs per inch of card edge for even more backplane signal density.
Supports backplane and orthogonal midplane applications
72 differential pairs on 1.85 mm column pitch delivering 84.6 differential pairs per inch of card edge while allowing a minimum 25.0 mm card slot pitch
Highest signal density available at data rates up to 12.5 Gb/s
Uses AirMax VS® edge-coupling technology to deliver low insertion loss and crosstalk
Allows for a mixed differential (orthogonal or back plane), single-edge or power pin assignments within a connector
