SI test platform for evaluating ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System.
Overview
Next-generation data center equipment requires high-speed data paths across the backplane. Samtec's ExaMAX® high-speed backplane interconnects deliver 56 Gbps electrical performance. The ExaMAX® Backplane SI Evaluation Kit provides system designers and SI engineers an easy-to-use solution for testing the ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System.
The ExaMAX® Backplane SI Evaluation Kit (REF-205463-01) consists of one ExaMAX® SI Backplane (REF-200839-01) and two ExaMAX® SI Linecards (REF-200840-01). The system routes eight, high-precision differential pairs over a backplane using ExaMAX® connectors in a 4x10 configuration. It supports configurable backplane trace lengths via user-selected paddleboard placement. Users can configure the system with additional ExaMAX® SI Linecards as desired.
The ExaMAX® Backplane 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.
Features
- Three piece PCB system in a compact form factor
- ExaMAX® SI Backplane contains EBTM product ExaMAX® 2.00 mm Pitch Vertical Header Assembly
- ExaMAX® SI Linecard contains EBTF-RA product ExaMAX® 2.00 mm Pitch Right-Angle Receptacle
- Configurable trace lengths from 0.75” to 20.5”
- Contains high-precision 2.92 mm RF connectors
- Optimized SI performance via Samtec Final Inch® BOR PCB trace routing
- Enable time domain measurements via direct connection to TDR/TDTs
- Enable frequency domain measurements via direct connection to VNAs
- Ideal test platform for evaluation of 56 Gbps PAM4 CDRs, retimers, transceivers and similar ICs
Applications
- 56 Gbps PAM4 IC Characterization
- FPGA/SoC Development Boards
- Servers
- Storage
- Networking
- Test and measurement
- Wired communication
- Wireless communications
Ordering Information
Please see drawings REF-205463-01, REF-200839-01 and REF-200840-01 for more detail.
Contact KitsAndBoards@Samtec.com for additional ordering information.
