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NovaRay® 128 Gbps PAM4 Micro Rugged Backplane System

NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane system combines ultra-high density with an offset footprint for optimal signal integrity performance to 128 Gbps PAM4.

Family Overview

NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane system supports blind mate applications with optional guidance and keying, plus standard weld tabs for a secure connection to the board. The ultra-high density design allows for up to 128 differential pairs in a single connector with configurable signal banks for design flexibility. For performance up to 128 Gbps PAM4, the trusted NovaRay® wafer design eliminates intra-pair skew along with large continuous ground blades between and surrounding the differential pairs, which remove resonances.

NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane

Features

  • Ultra-high density with up to 128 differential pairs in a single connector

  • 128 Gbps PAM4 performance per channel

  • PCIe® 7.0 capable

  • Supports blind mate applications

  • Surface mount for better density and performance

  • Offset footprint for optimum signal integrity

  • Flyover® cable assembly in design

NovaRay® Backplane Features
Precision insert molded contact system with 2.50 mm wipe. IN DEVELOPMENT: Flyover® cable assembly for extended signal reach.

Evaluation and Development Kits

NovaRay® Flyover® SI Evaluation Kit

As data rates increase, trace length on PCBs decrease. Samtec's high-speed, Flyover® cable assemblies simplify PCB design and limit signal degradation in high data rate applications. The NovaRay® Flyover® SI Evaluation Kit REF-213732-X.XX-01 provides system designers and SI engineers an easy-to-use solution for testing 0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Socket Cable Assemblies. The NovaRay® Flyover® SI Evaluation Kit delivers a high-quality system with robust mechanical design. Please contact Samtec's technical experts at KitsAndBoards@samtec.com for additional information.

Part Number: REF-213732-X.XX-01

NovaRay® I/O Flyover® SI Evaluation Kit

As data rates increase, trace lengths on PCBs decrease. Samtec's high-speed, Flyover® cable assemblies simplify PCB design and limit signal degradation in high data rate applications. The NovaRay® I/O SI Evaluation Kits provides system designers and SI engineers an easy-to-use solution for testing the NovaRay® I/O 112 Gbps PAM4 Panel Mount Cable System or the NovaRay® I/O Rugged 38999 Panel Mount Cable System. The NovaRay® I/O Flyover® SI Evaluation Kit (REF-224735-X.XX-XX) routes sixteen high-speed differential pairs through high-precision RF connectors, 0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Terminals for NVAC Series, 0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Socket Cable Assemblies and finally a NovaRay® I/O Extreme Performance Cable Assembly via the front panel. The NovaRay® I/O Flyover® Rugged 38999 SI Evaluation Kit (REF-232667-X.XX-XX) routes sixteen high-speed differential pairs through high-precision RF connectors, 0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Terminals for NVAC Series, NovaRay® I/O Rugged 38999 Panel Mount Cable Assemblies and finally a NovaRay® I/O Rugged 38999 I/O Cable Assembly via the front panel. The NovaRay® I/O Flyover® SI Evaluation Kits deliver a high-quality system with robust mechanical design. Please contact Samtec's technical experts at KitsAndBoards@samtec.com for additional information.

Part Number: REF-224735-X.XX-XX

NovaRay® SI Evaluation Kit

Samtec 0.80 mm NovaRay® Extreme Density & Performance Connectors combine fully shielded differential pair design and two reliable points of contact for extreme density and extreme performance. The NovaRay® SI Evaluation Kit provides system designers and SI engineers an easy-to-use solution for testing NovaRay® connectors. The NovaRay® SI Evaluation Kit delivers a high-quality system with robust mechanical design. It can be used standalone for NovaRay® connectors. Please contact Samtec’s technical experts at KitsAndBoards@samtec.com for additional information.

Part Number: REF-212761-X.XX-XX

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High-Speed Cable Interconnect Solutions Guide

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Products

NVBF

0.90 mm NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Vertical Socket
Features

  • Ultra-high density with up to 128 differential pairs in a single connector

  • 128 Gbps PAM4 performance per channel

  • PCIe® 7.0 capable

  • Supports blind mate applications

  • Surface mount for better density and performance

  • Offset footprint for optimum signal integrity

  • Flyover® cable assembly in design

  • Optional guidance and keying

  • Standard weld tabs for a secure connection to the board

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NVBM-RA

0.90 mm NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Right-Angle Header
Features

  • Ultra-high density with up to 128 differential pairs in a single connector

  • 128 Gbps PAM4 performance per channel

  • PCIe® 7.0 capable

  • Supports blind mate applications

  • Surface mount for better density and performance

  • Offset footprint for optimum signal integrity

  • Optional guidance and keying

  • Standard weld tabs for a secure connection to the board

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NVCF

NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Cable Socket
Features

  • 128 Gbps PAM4 performance (Cable-to-Cable and Cable-to-Board)

  • PCIe® 7.0 capable

  • Guide posts assist with mating and help ensure a reliable connection

  • Configurable signal banks in a single connector for ultimate design flexibility (choose wafer signaling design)

  • Wafer signaling options: differential pair, open-pin-field (single-ended) or power

  • 34 AWG 92 Ω Eye Speed Thinax™ ultra low skew twinax, 34 AWG 50 Ω Eye Speed ThinSE™ thin micro coax, or 30 AWG power cable

  • Outside-the-box micro rugged backplane cable assembly

NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Cable Socket
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NVCM-RA

IN DEVELOPMENT - NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Cable Header
Features

  • 128 Gbps PAM4 performance (Cable-to-Cable and Cable-to-Board)

  • PCIe® 7.0 capable

  • Guide posts assist with mating and help ensure a reliable connection

  • Configurable signal banks in a single connector for ultimate design flexibility (choose wafer signaling design)

  • Wafer signaling options: differential pair, open-pin-field (single-ended) or power

  • 34 AWG 92 Ω Eye Speed Thinax™ ultra low skew twinax, 34 AWG 50 Ω Eye Speed ThinSE™ thin micro coax, or 30 AWG power cable

  • Internal, inside-the-box cable assembly with end 2 connector variety

NovaRay® Micro Rugged Backplane Cable Header
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