| Circuits | Data Rate | Stack Height | DPs per Square Inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 185 DPs | 224Gbps+ PAM-4 | 5.00mm | Up to 63 |
Features and Benefits
Meeting AI-driven capacity demands means data centers must move more high-speed signals between stacked PCBs without using additional space. The need for more differential pairs (DPs) in compact form factors, combined with rising data rates, increases the difficulty of minimizing signal loss and crosstalk enough to meet stringent loss budgets at speeds of 224Gbps or higher.
Next-generation mezzanine connectors must employ features that reduce the effects of EMI and crosstalk to improve signal integrity and impedance control at high speeds. To control costs and fit within space-constrained architectures, these connectors must also minimize connector footprint and stack height. Additionally, self-mating designs can simplify inventories and streamline assembly work for faster production.
Low-profile, hermaphroditic Gemini Mezz Connectors use fully shielded DP terminations to enhance signal integrity and reduce EMI, crosstalk and impedance variation effects at next-generation data rates of 224Gbps+. The design’s grid-based structure allows for more flexible routing, simplifying PCB design and enabling lower-cost architectures. Various potential circuit counts up to 185 DPs deliver high-density, high-performance solutions for a variety of applications.
Applications by Industry
Domain control units
Electronic control units
Zonal control units
Industrial robotics
Drone and unmanned aerial vehicle control units
Personal robots
224G
High-performance computing
Interposer applications
Networking equipment
Server racks
Storage racks
Networking equipment
Telecommunications infrastructure
This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gemini Mezz Connectors?
Gemini Mezz Connectors are compact (3.00mm pitch), low-profile, self-mating hermaphroditic board-to-board mezzanine connectors that provide up to 185 differential pairs (custom DP counts possible). The fully shielded contact design enables exceptional signal integrity, minimizes crosstalk and EMI, and improves impedance control at high data rates of 224Gbps+.
What makes Gemini Mezz Connectors different from the competition?
Unlike many other mezzanine connectors, the differential pair contacts in the Gemini Mezz design are fully shielded. This improves signal integrity and minimizes signal loss, improving channel performance at high speeds, and supporting next-generation data rates.
How do Gemini Mezz Connectors create value for manufacturers?
The grid-based connector layout helps reduce costs and PCB complexity by improving routing flexibility, minimizing the need for additional breakout layers that result in more complex—and more expensive—boards. The low-profile 5.00mm stack height enables more compact board stacking, eliminating costly expansions to accommodate upgrades, while the hermaphroditic design simplifies inventory costs.
