ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System

The ExaMAX® backplane system offers high-density and design flexibility to fit a variety of applications, including Flyover® cable supporting 112 Gbps PAM4 and board-to-board supporting 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ).

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112 Gbps PAM4 cable assemblies: ExaMAX® backplane cable systems improve signal integrity and routability using Samtec Flyover® technology, which routes the signal above a lossy PCB using co-extruded, ultra-low skew twinax for improved bandwidth and reach. Direct solder attach to contacts optimizes the signal path, further enhancing performance. Supports 112 Gbps PAM4 applications and is PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable.

64 Gbps PAM4 interconnects: The ExaMAX® contact system achieves two reliable points of contact at all times and minimizes residual stub for improved signal integrity performance, while providing low mating force and excellent contact normal force. Signal wafers incorporate a one-piece, embossed ground structure which improves crosstalk. Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications and is PICe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable.

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ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane eBrochure

ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane eBrochure

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High-Speed Board-to-Board<br/>Solutions Guide

High-Speed Board-to-Board
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High-Speed Cable Interconnect Solutions Guide

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Broadcast Video Solutions Guide

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5G Applications Solution Guide

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Samtec – ExaMAX® Cable to 112 Gbps PAM4
Samtec – ExaMAX® Cable to 112 Gbps PAM4

Products

EBTM

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Vertical Header
Features
  • 4 or 6 pairs per column

  • 2.00 mm (.0787") pitch

  • Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications

  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable

  • Press-fit termination

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EBTM-RA

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Right-Angle Header
Features
  • 4 or 6 pairs per column

  • 2.00 mm (.0787") pitch

  • Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications

  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable

  • Press-fit termination

  • Right-angle orientation

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EBTF-RA

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Right-Angle Receptacle
Features
  • 4 or 6 pairs per column

  • 2.00 mm (.0787") pitch

  • Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications

  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable

  • Press-fit termination

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EBDM-RA

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm Direct Mate Orthogonal Header
Features
  • Eliminates the mid-plane improving airflow and requiring fewer connectors

  • 2.00 mm (.0787") pitch

  • 6 pairs per column

  • Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications

  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable

  • Shorter signal path for improved signal integrity performance

  • Integral guide post

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EBCM

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Cable Header
Features
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 performance (Cable-to-Cable)

  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable

  • Samtec’s Eye Speed® ultra low skew twinax cable provides improved signal integrity, increased flexibility and routability

  • Improves signal integrity and increases signal path length at higher data rates

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EBCF

ExaMAX® 2.00 mm High-Speed Backplane Cable Socket
Features
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 performance (Cable-to-Cable)

  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable

  • Samtec’s Eye Speed® ultra low skew twinax cable provides improved signal integrity, increased flexibility and routability

  • Improves signal integrity and increases signal path length at higher data rates

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EGBM

SureWare™ Terminal Guide Module for ExaMAX®
Features
  • Vertical or right-angle orientation

  • Guide module for EBTF-RA and EBTM Series

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EGBF

SureWare™ Socket Socket Guide Module for ExaMAX®
Features
  • Right-angle orientation

  • Guide module for EBTF-RA and EBTM Series

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EPTT

ExaMAX® Terminal Power Module
Features
  • Right-angle orientation

  • Power module for EBTF-RA and EBTM Series

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EPTS

ExaMAX® Socket Power Module
Features
  • Vertical or right-angle orientation

  • Power module for EBTF-RA and EBTM Series

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EBCL

Vertical Latching Shroud for ExaMAX® Backplane Cable Socket
Features
  • Provides retention for EBCF-VT to EBTM-VT

  • Surrounds and protects EBTM-VT

  • Screw mounts secure the EBCL to the board (M2 thread)

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EBCB

Panel Retention Bracket for ExaMAX® Backplane Cable Header
Features
  • Provides retention for EBCM through a backplane

  • Screw mounts secure the EBCB to the backplane

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