Built to support data rates up to 56 Gbps PAM4 in high-density environments, these products help enable high-performance connectivity and exceptional signal integrity for advanced systems.
Published
03/16/26
March 16, 2026
HARRISBURG, Pa.
TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has launched its 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies, which help power demanding applications including edge AI, data centers, industrial automation, robotics, and aerospace and defense.
Engineered to deliver notable signal integrity, TE’s high-speed, high-density 56G MezzaWave connector family is built on an open-pin-field array platform that supports data rates up to 56 Gbps PAM4 for next-generation modular systems.
The series provides design flexibility with a 1.27mm pitch option, pin counts ranging from 80 to 560, and 7-10mm stack heights. It also features drop-in compatibility, enabling the direct replacement of existing components without redesign.
By combining advanced ball grid array (BGA) technology with a ruggedized mechanical design, MezzaWave connectors reliably support high-speed data transmission and are rated for up to 1,000 mating cycles and a wide operating temperature range from -55ºC to 125ºC. These connectors meet VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and provide superior routing and grounding flexibility for optimized system performance.
“As data rates continue to accelerate, customers need interconnect solutions that can deliver performance and reliability,” comments TE Connectivity Product Manager Quinnie Lu. “Our 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies offer multiple configuration options to help meet their system requirements and the modularity to allow for seamless upgrades.”
Key benefits of TE’s 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies:
- High-performance data support - designed to handle data rates up to 56 Gbps PAM4, helping maintain signal integrity in high-density systems.
- Design flexibility - multiple pin counts, stack heights, and a 1.27mm pitch help optimize footprint and routing. 1.6A dedicated power pins are integrated into the connector, helping reduce component count.
- Seamless upgrades and cost-effectiveness - drop-in compatibility allows for direct replacement of existing components, reducing redesign effort, time and cost. The connectors’ BGA technology also offers potential cost savings of up to 20% -30%.
- Reliability for demanding environments - solder ball terminations help enable a better connection and a rugged mechanical design supports consistent performance. Meets VITA 57.1 – FMC and VITA 57.4 – FMC+ standards for interoperability and system integration.
TE Connectivity’s 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies
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About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Instagram.
