Industry-standard rugged connector for VPX embedded computing systems introduced by TE Connectivity
HARRISBURG, Pa. – TE Connectivity in Harrisburg, Pa., is announcing that the company's MULTIGIG HD connector was selected by the VITA Standards Organization (VSO) as the next-generation VPX plug-in module connector and will become a defense industry standard.
The redesigned MULTIGIG HD connector builds on the previous variants of TE's MULTIGIG HD product family, while adding doubled pin count, 112-gigabit-per-second data rates, increased current capacity, and support for rugged environments. The release date is planned for mid-2025.
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The MULTIGIG HD connector's integrated wafer technology builds on the VITA 46.x connectors. TE developed it to meet Next-Generation VPX and rugged environmental requirements of VITA 47.3, and VITA 72 standards for extreme vibration levels.
The redesigned MULTIGIG HD connector is segmented to fit with existing RF and optical connector modules while optimizing pin density. It is compatible with 3U, 4U (latest), and 6U OpenVPX form factors. The advanced wafer technology will support direct termination of AC coupling capacitors and eventually optical transceivers, packaged within the connectors.
For more information contact TE Connectivity online at https://www.te.com/en/home.html.
