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High-Speed Internal IO

As system architects design complex signal channels from point A to point B, they encounter obstacles that become increasingly challenging to overcome—especially at higher frequencies. Molex gives technology innovators an industry-leading portfolio of high-speed internal input/output (I/O) solutions that support next-generation speeds, thermal efficiencies and EMI containment inside the required footprint. By replacing traditional mid-boards and backplanes with performance-minded enhancements like high-speed twinax cables, pathways can be shortened to preserve signal integrity—for reconfigurable routing that adheres to current interface standards without traces on the printed circuit board (PCB).

High-Speed I/O Connectors, Connector Systems and Cable Assemblies


KickStart Connector System

The KickStart Connector System creates an all-in-one cable-based connection system for cabled boot drives that is flexible, easy to implement, and combines power and signal circuits into a single cable.

NearStack Connector System

NearStack High-Speed Cable Assembly Solutions deliver superior performance with Twinax wire advantages by implementing an optimized direct-to-cable connector system that maximizes system performance.

NextStream Connector System

Next-generation NextStream Connectors and Cable Assemblies feature high-speed data transmission rates of up to 64 Gbps and meet the latest PCIe Generation 6 standard, making them ideal for a wide range of data-intensive connector-to-connector and connector-to-module applications.

MicroBeam Connectors and Cable Assemblies

Delivering low-profile cabled connectivity for high-density, near-chip applications, the MicroBeam system delivers up to 112Gbps with exceptional signal integrity and 12 or 16 differential pairs. The design improves airflow and thermal management with a low overall mated height of less than 7.00mm.

Nano-Pitch I/O Connector System

Redefining solutions in the storage, mobile, and enterprise industries, Molex’s Nano-Pitch I/O (NPIO) connectors and cable assemblies offer industry-leading port density, multi-protocol support, and enhanced signal integrity to support PCIe’s OCuLink and SAS-4 (MiniLink) applications

Multi-Trak I/O Connectors

Multi-Trak I/O connectors offer a slim form factor with 0.60mm pitch connectors and are designed to transmit signal and power, providing greater flexibility in system design and meeting up to PCIe Gen 6 data transmission rates and SFF-TA-1033.

High-Speed I/O Products by Data Rate and Protocol (Per Lane)


Product 10G
Ethernet
16G
PCIe Gen. 4
25G
Ethernet
28G
Ethernet
32G
PCIe Gen. 5
56G
Ethernet
64G PAM-4
PCIe Gen. 6
112G PAM-4
Ethernet
BiPass           Cable Assemblies    
CDFP/zCD       Connectors
Cable Assemblies
       
KickStart         Connectors
Cable Assemblies
     
Multi-Trak             Connectors  
MicroBeam               Connectors
Cable Assemblies
Nano-Pitch I/O   Connectors
Cable Assemblies
Connectors
Cable Assemblies
         
NearStack HD             Connectors
Cable Assemblies
 
NearStack PCIe         Connectors
Cable Assemblies
     
NextStream             Connectors
Cable Assemblies
 
OSFP               Connectors
Cages
Cable Assemblies
QSFP Cable Assemblies              
QSFP+ Cable Assemblies
             
QSFP-DD           Connectors
Cages
Cable Assemblies
  Connectors
Cages
Cable Assemblies
SFP Connectors
Cages
    Connectors        
SFP+ Connectors
Cable Assemblies

 
  Connectors
Cages
       
SFP-DD           Connectors
Cages
Cable Assemblies
   
zQSFP+       Connectors
Cages
Cable Assemblies
  Connectors
   
zSFP+       Cable Assemblies   Cable Assemblies