Introducing
TE’s zQSFP+ (z-Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) connector and cage assembly has been designed for applications in the telecommunications, data center and networking markets that require a high-speed, high-density connector. The interconnect offers four channels of high-speed differential signals with data rates ranging from 25 Gbps up to potentially 40 Gbps, and will support 100 Gbps (4x25 Gbps) Ethernet and 100 Gbps 4X InfiniBand Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) requirements.

KEY FEATURES
• Backwards-compatible with QSFP optical modules and cable assemblies
• Enhanced EMI cage helps provide excellent thermal performance/EMI protection
• 1x1 single port / 1x3 ganged cages with heat sink and light pipe options
• Coupled, narrow-edged, blanked- and formed-contact geometry/insert molding
• Staggered press-fit pins for belly-to-belly applications
• High-temperature, thermoplastic housing

APPLICATIONS
• Telecommunications: Servers, switches, access routers and switches, and cellular infrastructure
• Data Center: Servers and storage
• Medical: Diagnostic equipment
• Networking: Network interface, routers, switches and storage
• Test and measurement equipment