TE’s expanded Mini Cool Edge IO 85ohm X8 X16 vertical receptacle into portfolio of internal cabled interconnects, now includes SlimSAS, SlimSAS Low Profile (LP) and Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) connectors and cable assemblies for SAS and PCIe Gen 4/Gen 5 server and storage applications.

KEY PRODUCT MESSAGING

 Support SAS and PCIe Protocols

• SlimSAS and SlimSAS LP solutions provide PCIe Gen 4 cable and connector capability.  MCIO supports PCIe Gen 5
• SlimSAS and MCIO are industry-standard products. 
• MCIO 85ohm support PCIe 5.0 (32 Gbps) and SAS4 (24 Gbps)

 Increase Design Flexibility

• Enables building block architectures in system design (can connect different functionality PCBs together)
• Provides flexibility of where/how to use signals in your system
• Replaces PCB trace and PCB connector interfaces for a higher performing channel
• Straight, right angle and lateral exit cable options available for custom routing
• Full portfolio enables hybrid-style cable assemblies

 Save Space

• Low profile connector design saves space
• 0.6mm pitch balances manufacturability with density
• Multiple cable exits for route-ability

TARGET APPLICATIONS

• Server inside connection
• CPU to backplane
• CPU to NIC card 
• CPU to riser card
• CPU to CPU