Evolving High Speed Connectors

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Report Scope And Methodology

• Report Scope And Methodology
• Methodology and Approach
• Connector Manufacturer Survey
• Users Survey

Chapter 2 - Introduction And Definitions

• Preface
• Introduction

Chapter 3 - High Speed Connector Basics

• High Speed Connector Basics
• Common Backplane Architecture
• Midplane Architecture
• Orthogonal Midplane Architecture
• High-Speed Transmission Line Issues
• Defining Features of High-Speed Interfaces
• Connector Selection Criteria
• Bandwidth Rating of Connectors
• The Second Sourcing Imperative
• Performance Measurement Systems
• Test and Analysis Equipment
• Comparison of Electrical Performance
• Design Support Provided by Connector Manufacturers

Chapter 4 - The Need For Speed

• The Need For Speed
• Market Drivers to Higher Speed Interfaces
• Speed Versus Density
• The Influence of Industry Standards

Chapter 5 - High Speed Interconnect System Elements

• High-Speed Interconnect System Elements
• Driver and Receiver Technology
• Printed Circuit Board Materials
• Printed Circuit Board Design and Fabrication

Chapter 6 - High-Speed Connector And Market Trends, 2006-2008

• High-Speed Connector And Market Trends 2006-2008
• High-Speed Backplane Connector Families

Chapter 7 - Overview Of Current High-Speed Backplane / Midplane Connectors

• Overview Of Current High-Speed Backplane / Midplane Connectors
• Amphenol TCS
• VHDM, VHDM-HSD, VHDM H-Series, e-HSD, GbX, Ventura, Aptera, Crossbow, XCede, VIPER
• ERNI Components
• ERmetZD, ERmet zero XT and ERmetZD plus
• FCI Electronics
• Metral 4000®, AirMax VS®, ZipLine™
• 3M Electronic Solutions Division
• HSHM, UHM
• Molex
• VHDM / VHDM-HSD, GbX, GbX I-Trac, Impact, EdgeLine
• Tyco Electronics
• Z-Pack HS3, Z-PACK™ HM-Zd, Z-PACK™ HM-Zd+,
• TinMan, TinMan+ MultiGig RT, Z-Pack Slim UHD, STRADA Whisper

Chapter 8 - High-Speed Copper Connector And Cable Assemblies

• High-Speed Copper Cable Connectors And Assemblies
• Bringing Cable To The Backplane
• Cable Assembly Construction
• High-Speed Cable Assembly Types
• Typical Applications

Chapter 9 - Overview Of Selected High-Speed Copper Backplane Cable Assembly Suppliers

• Overview Of Selected High-Speed Backplane Cable Assembly Suppliers
• W.L. Gore & Associates
• Meritec
• Molex
• Samtec
• Sanmina-SCI
• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
• FCI Electronics
• Tyco Electronics
• Amphenol InterCon Systems
• 3M Electro Communications Business Group
• LEONI

Chapter 10 - Backplane And Cable Connector Design Feature Charts

• Backplane And Cable Connector Design Feature
• Introduction
• Backplane Connector Design Features
• Amphenol TCS
• Amphenol ABS
• ERNI Electronics
• FCI Electronics
• Molex
• Tyco Electronics
• 3M

Chapter 11 - Market Analysis / Forecasts

• Market Analysis - Forecast
• Measurement Criteria
• World Connector Market
• High-Speed Backplane & Midplane Connectors
• Market Forecast by World Region
• High-Speed Backplane & Midplane Connectors
• World Market - End User Forecast
• High Speed Backplane & Midplane Connectors
• World Market Forecast
• High-Speed Copper Cable Assemblies
• Market Forecast by World Region
• 3- 12+ Gb/s Copper Cable Assemblies
• World Market - End User Forecast
• High Speed Copper Cable Assemblies

Chapter 12 - High-Speed Connector Innovation

• High-Speed Connector Innovation
• Introduction

Chapter 13 - Major Findings And Conclusions

• Major Findings And Conclusions
• General
• Backplane Connectors
• Midplane Connectors
• High-Speed Cable Connectors and Assemblies

Appendix A - Terms And Definitions

Appendix B - List Of Contributors