Designed for Next-Generation Speeds
The TE Mini-SAS product family is a high speed, multi-lane interconnect for both internal and external solutions, including both receptales and cable assemblies. The system is designed to be compliant to SFF-8086, 8087, and 8088 standards, and supports SAS 2.0 applications. The interfaces are adopted for the SAS-2.1, SAS 3 and PCIe standards. The reduced size of the interconnects saves additional 30% to 50% PCB space; a low profile PCIe card can accommodate 4 Mini-SAS HD connectors versus 2 SAS connectors.
Product Overview
Mini-SAS HD Connectors
TE's Mini-SAS HD (high density) product family includes compact, high-speed I/O solutions for SAS applications: storage, rack-mount servers, workstations, storage racks, high performance computing, HBAs (host bus adapters), RAID (redundant arrays of inexpensive disks), switches and more. Our Internal Mini-SAS HD connectors and cable assemblies provide 30% space savings over conventional internal Mini-SAS interconnects. The product family supports speeds up to 12 Gb/s and includes the following interfaces:
External Mini-SAS HD Connectors
Our Mini-SAS HD external receptacle connector is a highdensity, high-speed IO interface adopted for the SAS 2.1, SAS 3 and PCIe standards. The product is designed to support 6 Gb/s and 12 Gb/s SAS applications. The assembly is offered in 4x, 8x, and 16x versions.
Internal Mini-SAS HD Connectors and Cables
Our internal Mini-SAS high-density (HD) connectors feature a 12 Gbps high-density, high-speed interface capable of supporting an aggregate data rate of 48 Gbps per connector (12G x 4 lanes) with a version capable of transferring an aggregate data rate of 192 Gbps.
- 0.75mm contact pitch
- Faster installation with press-fit termination, pre-assembled one-piece connector and keying for proper plug orientation
- Screw-mounted design for additional retention
- Composite flat 30AWG twin axial cable with side bands
- Short 18mm straight and right angle cable connectors
- 100 ohm and 85 ohm impedance cables
The product is designed to be 30 percent smaller than conventional SAS interconnects, increasing linear board density and saving coveted PCB space. The interconnect has been adopted by SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 specifications. The connector supports direct passive and active copper cable. Featuring both right angle and vertical orientations, our internal Mini-SAS HD connector and cable assemblies are compatible with a variety of architectures in multiple applications including enterprise storage, data centers, and high-performance computing and networking.
192
Gbps in 1 x 4 version
30%
Smaller than existing products
.75mm
Contact pitch
TE’s internal and external Mini-SAS HD connectors feature a twelve gigabit, high-density, high-speed interface designed to save thirty to fifty percent more printed circuit board space than conventional Mini-SAS Connectors.
