3M™ TwinAx High Speed Cable Solutions

3M™ Multi-Channel I/O Twin Axial Cable Assemblies are designed to support high density PCIe(R) applications and meet SFF-TA-1016 specifications. The thin, low profile Twin Ax cable allows for a wider range of routing options and supports extremely tight bend radii for each unique server configuration. Signal Integrity (SI) performance metrics are not degraded, even with multiple folds.

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• 8MS8 Series, x8 configuration
• PCIe (85ohm) applications
• Signal wire size 31 AWG (contact your local 3M sales representative for 30 AWG)
• Thinner than other similar AWG twin axial cables
• Thin ribbon cable construction allows easy routing in dense servers
• Extremely tight bend radius facilitates custom foldable ribbon construction
• Enables unique packaging configurations
• Standard lengths of 0.50m, 0.75m, and 1.0m
• Custom lengths and folding available

PRODUCTS INCLUDED:

• Multi-Channel Series 8MS8 – Meet SFF-TA-1016 specs, offering high-density PCIe® support, tight-bend routing, and consistent signal integrity.
• Low Profile Series 8CS8 – Enable high-density PCIe® connections, offering flexible routing and tight bends without compromising S-parameter performance.
• SlimLine TwinAx Assemblies – Offers flexible, foldable ribbon construction for high-density SAS and PCIe data centers, optimizing airflow and system design.
• Scalable High Speed Series – Coming Soon! Meets SFF-TA-1020, supporting high-density PCIe® with flexible routing and uncompromised SI performance.

3M™ Twin Axial Extender Assemblies for PCIe® can be folded or simply routed to the peripheral card, providing a low loss extension from the motherboard to the peripheral device.

Features & Benefits:

• Available in X8 and X16, right angle and straight configurations
• PCIe® Gen 3.0, 4.0, and the ALL NEW 5.0 (all Backwards Compatible)
• Uses 3M Twin Axial Cable
• PCIe (85ohm) applications
• Signal wire size 30 AWG twin axial cables
• Thin ribbon cable construction allows easy routing in dense servers
• Extremely tight bend radius facilitates custom folded assembly configuration enabling unique packaging designs in dense servers
• Standard lengths of 0.5m, 0.75m and 1.0m
• Custom lengths and folding available

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:

• PCI Express Gen 5.0
• PCI Express X16 Extender Gen 4.0
• PCI Express X8 Extender Gen 3.0
• PCI Express X4 Extender Gen 3.0

3M™ Direct Attach Copper Twin Axial Cable Assemblies 

DAC Assemblies are especially designed to be highly foldable and bendable with minimal to no impact on signal integrity and performance. 3M™ Direct Attach Copper Twin Axial Cable Assemblies support channel rates up to 100 Gbps and aggregate rates to 800G. Featuring flexible, fully-shielded cable with ultra-tight bend radius, they enable dense routing, improved airflow, and efficient high-speed data transfer.

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

800G OSFP 

• Made with extremely flexible, high performance 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology
• SI performance is minimally impacted by folding and bending
• Insertion loss less than 19.75dB at 26.56GHz
• Supports up to 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth in full-duplex mode (8 x100 Gbps)
• Operates up to 112 Gbps PAM4 modulation, providing solutions up to 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth with 8X28G NRZ, 8X56G PAM4, and 8X102G PAM4 electrical interfaces
• Lengths 0.75 to 2.00 meters
• 28AWG & 30 AWG
• Designed to meet OSFP MSA, IEEE 802.3ck, and 800G Ethernet applications
• Standard CMIS EEPROM mapping, custom is available

400G QSFP-DD

• Efficiently route cable with tight bends and fold
• Foldable and bendable with minimal performance impact
• Made with highly flexible, high performance 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology
• Up to 400G Ethernet applications
• IEEE 802.3cd
• QSFP-DD MSA
• Custom EEPROM mapping available
• QSFP-DD to 2xQSFP56 Y Cable assemblies available
• QSFP-DD to 4xQSFP28/4xQSFP56 and 8xSFP56 breakout cable assemblies available

100G QSFP28

• Made with highly flexible, high performance 3M Twin Axial Cable technology
• Delivers aggregate data bandwidth up to 100 Gbps (4x 25 Gbps) with passive copper assemblies
• Up to 2 meters with 30 AWG; 2 to 4 meters with 26 AWG
• Designed / Reference to the following industry standard protocols: SFF-8665, SFF 8661, SFF 8662, IEEE 802.3bj, and 100G Ethernet applications
• Foldable and bendable with minimal performance impact
• Flat, foldable, thin cable helps to:
• Efficiently route cable with tight bends and fold
• Optimize cooling airflow by minimizing cable obstructions
• Improve serviceability with lightweight, flexible cables
• Requires less space in front of port allowing rack doors to close
• Custom EEPROM mapping available
• RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant

• High-speed alternative to optical solutions
• Delivers aggregate data bandwidth of 40Gbps (4×10)
• Meets SFF-8436 QSFP+ standard
• Foldable, flexible twinax cable can be bent back on itself for compact designs
• Continuous longitudinal shielding virtually eliminates signal loss even when folded

25G SFP28

• Improving rack cable management
• Stackability creates tighter cable bundles to help minimize airflow obstructions
• Efficient routing of cable with light bends and folds
• Requiring less space in front of the port, allowing rack door to close
• Improved serviceability with light, flexible cables

10GSFP DAC Cable Assemblies

• Adds design flexibility to agile and scalable SFP+ applications
• Foldable, flexible cable allows for more cable in less space, ideal for 10 Gbps SFP+ connections
• Red, blue and black jacketing makes for easy port identification
• Flat twinax cable can be bent back on itself for compact designs
• Continuous longitudinal shielding virtually eliminates signal loss even when folded
• Excellent crosstalk and insertion loss performance

• 800G OSFP DAC Cable Assemblies
• 400G QSFP-DD DAC Cable Assemblies
• 100G QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies
• 40G QSFP DAC Cable Assemblies
• 25G SFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies
• 10G SFP DAC Cable Assemblies

3M™ 800G OSFP Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 9Y8 Series 

Designed for high-performance and high-density data center applications, these assemblies enhance cable and thermal management through their ability to bend, fold, and route efficiently in constrained spaces. These passive copper cable assemblies are engineered to comply with the stringent OSFP MSA and IEEE 802.3ck standards, ensuring exceptional reliability and performance.

Utilizing the cutting-edge 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology, the 3M 800G OSFP DAC 9Y8 Series delivers unmatched flexibility and foldability, making them perfect for cable management in confined spaces. With no minimum bend radius, installers can effortlessly bend and fold the cables to fit into tight areas, streamlining cable management in high-density Top of Rack (TOR) setups. These advanced cable assemblies are available in lengths up to 2.0 meters, offering the adaptability required for both front-end and back-end networks. Discover the ideal combination of performance, flexibility, and ease of installation with the 3M™ 800G OSFP Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 9Y8 Series.

Key Features:

• Made with extremely flexible, high performance 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology
• SI performance is minimally impacted by folding and bending
• Insertion loss less than 19.75dB at 26.56GHz
• Supports up to 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth in full-duplex mode (8 x100 Gbps)
• Operates up to 112 Gbps PAM4 modulation, providing solutions up to 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth with 8X28G NRZ, 8X56G PAM4, and 8X102G PAM4 electrical interfaces
• Lengths 0.75 to 2.00 meters
• 28AWG & 30 AWG
• Designed to meet OSFP MSA, IEEE 802.3ck, and 800G Ethernet applications
• Standard CMIS EEPROM mapping, custom is available

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