High-speed cable assemblies are essential for the efficient operation of systems that process large volumes of data. For applications like Artificial Intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, routers, storage and switches, 3M has the cabling solutions you need to connect devices with the latest industry standards, from PCIe® to IEEE 802.3xx with options with the latest industry standard physical interfaces.
The 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology is highly flexible and easy to route. Its foldable ribbon construction allows for extremely tight bend radii with minimal to no impact on signal integrity when bent or folded. These thin, flat, low-profile ribbon cables provide customers with greater packaging configurations and more routing options within a case or in a rack.
- 3M Internal Twin Axial Cable Assemblies for Data Center Applications
- 3M External Twin Axial Cable Assemblies for Integrators Building Data Centers
Internal Twin Axial Cable Assembly for Datacenter Customers
3M TwinAx cable assemblies allow for more design options in high-performance, dense servers while limiting the need for retimers. High speed TwinAx I/O assemblies can be installed in lengths up to 1.0 m while still meeting PCIe 5.0 SI requirements.
3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express Extender Assemblies Gen 5.0
Achieve speeds up to 32 GT/s per lane and 64GB/s bandwidth for x16 configurations. Designed for PCIe (85 ohm) 5.0 applications, these extenders feature flexible, foldable thin twin axial ribbon cables for versatile routing and compact custom configurations. Precision-formed, continuously laminated shields ensure high-bandwidth, resonance-free signal integrity at Gen 5.0 speeds.
Maximize your PCIe 5.0 systems with 3M™ extender assemblies, available in x8, x16, straddlemount, and surfacemount versions. Place PCIe peripheral cards in any orientation, offload signals, relocate card slots, bridge between PCBs, and more.
Key features:
- PCIe® (85ohm) 5.0 applications
- X8 and X16, straddlemount and surfacemount versions
- Compatible with Card Electromechanical (CEM) connectors
- Can be folded or simply routed to the peripheral card Provides low-loss extension
- Thin, low-profile ribbon cable construction allows for easy routing and cable management 30 AWG signal wire size
- High-bandwidth, resonance free SI performance
- Standard lengths: 0.250m, 0.500m, 0.750m, 1.00m
Applications
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- High density system architecture
- Servers PC gaming
- High performance computing
- High speed test equipment
Configurations Available:
- 8KDH, X16 straddlemount straight
- 8KDJ, X16 surfacemount right angle
- 8KD8, X8 straddlemount straight
- 8KD9, X8 surfacemount right angle
3M™ Multi-Channel I/O Twin Axial Cable Assemblies
3M Multi-Channel I/O (MCIO) Twin Axial Cable Assemblies support high density PCIe® 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.
Product Series Details:
- Extremely tight bend radius facilitates custom foldable ribbon construction enables unique packaging configurations
- Standard lengths of 0.5m, 0.75m and 1.0m
- Custom lengths and folding available
Applications:
- Motherboard or controller to drive backplane, midboard
Explore the entire series of Internal 3M™ Twin Axial Cable Assembly products
External Twin Axial Cable Assembly for Integrators Building Datacenters
For top-of-rack (TOR) and other external applications, our thin, lightweight, flexible DAC cables accommodate speeds up to 400G - assemblies for up to 800G and 1.6TG are coming soon - while helping maximize cable management, manage airflow, and simplify serviceability with direct attached cables. 3M’s broad materials science capabilities and technical expertise means we are ready to provide bench-to-bench support to find the best integrated solution for your current and future requirements, including signal integrity (SI) modeling and customized solutions that can support your specific system architecture.
3M™ 400G QSFP-DD Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 9V4 Series
3M™ 400G QSFP-DD Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 9V4 Series are passive copper cable assemblies which utilize 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology to create a highly-flexible, foldable, high-performance solution with bandwidths up to 400 Gbps to connect servers, switches, storage and other high-speed equipment.
Key features:
- 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 Form Factor
3M™ 100G QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 9Q Series
From delivering streaming media in flawless high definition to connecting businesses with global customers in real time, today’s data centers have a need for speed. 3M™ Direct Attach Copper Twin Axial Cable Assemblies with built-in jacket help you keep servers, switches, storage and other high-speed equipment performing at the levels your customers demand.
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Description: 3M™ Twin Axial Cable Assemblies for 100G QSFP28 Applications
Product series details:
- 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 to meet the following industry-standard protocols: – SFF-8665, 8661, 8662; IEEE 802.3bj – 100G Ethernet applications
- Tested at Open Networking Interoperability PlugFest (UNH-IOL)
- Custom EEPROM mapping available
- RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant**
- Product specifications: PD-0262/78-5102-0262-1
Explore the entire series of External 3M™ Twin Axial Cable Assembly Products
3M™ Cable Assemblies for SFP+ Applications
3M™ 25G SFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 1422/1423 Series
3M™ High-Routability External miniSAS Cable Assemblies, 8G26 Series
Internal Cable Brochure
Explore 3M™ Twin Axial Internal Cable Assemblies for high-speed data applications. Offering space-saving design, superior signal integrity, and flexibility for reliable performance in compact systems.
Product Flyer
See cable management from a whole new angle with 3M™ Direct Attach Copper Twin Axial Cable Assemblies