TE Connectivity XFP Connectors and Cages

TE Connectivity's (TE) XFP Connectors and Cages feature an intuitive latch design and patented heat sink technology. TE's XFP Cages provide improved thermal management with a riding heat sink. The heat sink is attached to the cage with a clip to maintain contact between the heat sink and module. XFP provides 10Gbps serial links for a wide range of applications, including standards OC192/STM-64, G.709, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

Features

  • Supports data rates up to 10Gbps for a wide range of applications
  • Provides reliable performance by using the same, industry-proven 30 position SMT connector design as SFP products
  • EMI containment features
    • Module to XFP Cage
    • XFP Cage to Chassis
  • Patented riding heat sink for thermal management
  • Press-fit cage termination
  • Designed to support belly-to-belly applications

Applications

  • Data networking
  • Telecommunications switches
  • Enterprise storage
  • Network switches and routers

Associated Product

Heatsinks

Published: 2016-11-16 | Updated: 2022-03-11