INTERNAL CABLED
INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS
Connectors and Cable Assemblies
Due to the latest high speed demands in networking equipment, TE Connectivity (TE) has developed one of the most
flexible and highest performing internal cabled and card edge interconnect portfolios in the market. Our extensive
portfolio consists of Sliver products (including versions for SFF-TA-1002), SlimSAS products, SlimSAS Low Profile
(LP) products and Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) products. These connectors and cable assemblies can be used across
many applications, data rates and protocols including PCI Express, SAS and Ethernet.
This new technology simplifies design and helps lower overall costs by eliminating the need for re-timers and more
costly lower-loss PCB materials while reaching speeds up to 56 Gbps with the use of TE high speed cable.
Markets
Applications
• Data Center & Networking Equipment
• Internal Cabled Solutions
• Servers
• Chip to Chip
• Switches
• Chip to I/O
• Routers
• Chip to Backplane
• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Board to Board
• Storage Devices
• PCB Card Edge (BTB) Solutions
• Wireless Base Stations and Radios
• Supports Ethernet, PCIe, SAS, SATA, InfiniBand and Other Custom Protocols
Sliver Interconnects for SFF-TA-1002
Ultimate flexibility in applications, data rates and protocols
Vertical and right angle connector and cable solutions provide a flexible solution set in addition to allowing for both
cabled and card edge interconnect designs.
With a flexible pinout arrangement, multiple mounting and mating options and the support of present and future
data rate protocols, the Sliver interconnect solution provides a variety of configuration options to address your
application needs.
Free up design space
The 0.6mm contact pitch is up to 30% denser than most existing solutions, allowing you to fit more inside the box.
Reliable connections
The Sliver interconnect solution provides a robust connector housing design while an active latch provides additional
connection security for data critical applications.
Lower design costs
Sliver connector and cable assemblies can lower overall costs by eliminating the need for re-timers and more costly
lower loss PCB materials.
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Application Design Flexibility
Mid-Board Cable
Applications
Horizontal Card Edge
Applications
Backplane/Midplane
Applications
Vertical Card Edge
Applications
Low Profile PCIe Add-In
Card Applications
TE’s Sliver Interconnect Solution Consists of:
Vertical Board
Mount Connector
Right Angle Board
Mount Connector
Card Edge Connector
Straddle Mount Connector
Right Angle Cable
Plug Connector
Straight Cable
Plug Connector
Orthogonal Connector
Right Angle Power Module
Key Features
• 0.6mm pitch SMT connector design includes robust metal housing
• 25G and 32G high speed, low-loss 30/33AWG cable
• Vertical, right angle, lateral and card edge configurations with active latch
• Supports 85 and 100 ohm impedance applications
• Flexible pinout arrangement allows for mix of differential signal pairs and low speed single-ended sidebands
• Flexible mounting and mating arrangements:
• Cabled interconnects
• Card edge interconnects
• Vertical to right-angle, vertical to straight, right-angle to right- angle, and right-angle to straight receptacle-to-plug mating
• Platform developed to be scalable in x4/x8 increments
• Sliver: 50p (x8), 74p (x12), 124p (x20)
• Sliver for SFF-TA-1002: 28p (x4), 56p (x4), 84p (x8), 140p (x16), 168p(x16+)
• Supports present and future bandwidth needs without requiring requalification and redesign
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Part Number Details
Connectors
TE Part Numbers
Part Description
50 Position
74 Position
124 Position
Vertical PCB Connector
2292096-1
2324787-1
TBD
Right Angle PCB Connector
2292055-1
2292069-1
2323321-1
148 Position
-
-
Vertical PCB Card Edge Connector
2297117-2
-
-
Right Angle PCB Card Edge Connector
2331498-1
-
-
Plug Kits
TE Part Numbers
Part Description
Straight Plug Kit
50 Position
74 Position
124 Position
2317815-1
2317823-1
2339107-1
Cable Assemblies
Part Description
Data
Impedance
Rate
TE Part Numbers
Bulk Cable
50 Position
74 Position
124 Position
0.5 Meter
1 Meter
0.5 Meter
1 Meter
0.5 Meter
1 Meter
Straight Cable Plug
25G
85
Discrete Pairs
2821742-1
2821742-2
2821376-1
2821376-2
-
-
Right Angle Plug
25G
85
Discrete Pairs
2821743-1
2821743-2
2821745-1
2821745-2
-
-
Straight-Right Angle Plugs
25G
85
Discrete Pairs
2821744-1
2821744-2
2821746-1
2821746-2
-
-
Straight Cable Plug
25G
100
Discrete Pairs
2821750-1
2821750-2
2821756-1
2821756-2
-
-
Right Angle Plug
25G
100
Discrete Pairs
2821751-1
2821751-2
2821757-1
2821757-2
-
-
Straight-Right Angle Plugs
25G
100
Discrete Pairs
2821752-1
2821752-2
2821758-1
2821758-2
-
-
Straight Cable Plug
12G
85
Ribbon
2820397-1
2820397-2 2820396-1 2820396-2
-
-
Right Angle Plug
12G
85
Ribbon
2820399-1 2820399-2
2821385-1
2821385-2
-
-
Straight-Right Angle Plugs* 12G
85
Ribbon
2821638-1
2821638-2
2821639-1
2821639-2
-
-
Straight Cable Plug
12G
100
Ribbon
2821747-1
2821747-2
2821753-1
2821753-2
-
-
Right Angle Plug
12G
100
Ribbon
2821748-1
2821748-2
2821754-1
2821754-2
-
-
Straight-Right Angle Plugs
12G
100
Ribbon
2821749-1
2821749-2
2821755-1
2821755-2
-
-
Straight Cable Plug
12G
85
Discrete Pairs
-
-
-
-
2324305-1 2324305-2
Contact your TE representative about custom cable assembly configurations.
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Sliver Interconnects for SFF-TA-1002
The SFF-TA-1002 standard defines vertical, right angle, straddle mount and
orthogonal connectors for servers and storage devices and has been adopted by
several industry standards groups including COBO, Gen-Z, EDSFF and the Open
Compute Project (OCP).
Highest performing card edge connector for SFF-TA-1002
Our Sliver connectors have been adopted as the standard into SFF-TA-1002.
The SFF-TA-1002 pinout supports EDSFF, PCIe, OCP NIC and other standards.
Sliver for SFF-TA-1002
Vertical Connector
Cable assemblies with push button and pull tab features
Sliver cable assemblies with push button and pull tab features can be connected
with SFF-TA-1002 receptacles. The pull tab cable assemblies are able to easily
unlatch plugs from receptacles in high-speed cabled interconnects applications
where there is not enough space to allow a finger in. They are interoperable with
SFF-TA-1002 standard receptacles and can meet PCIe Gen 5 signal integrity
requirement. These products are available in straight and right angle mating
options.
Sliver for SFF-TA-1002
Right Angle Connector
Standardized designs
Enable easy design in and multi-sourcing by consolidating fragmented pinouts
and speeds.
Supports high speed and density for next-generation silicon
Sliver connectors for SFF-TA-1002 support high speeds through PCIe Gen 5,
with a roadmap to PCIe Gen 6, PCIe Gen 7/ 128Gbps. They also support nextgeneration silicon PCIe lane counts where current products begin to max out.
Sliver for SFF-TA-1002
Straddle Mount Connector
Sliver Power Module
The Sliver power module can be used with any SFF-TA-1002 vertical connector.
This follows the same interface as EDSFF and can be used with a card edge or
cable receptacle.
Sliver for SFF-TA-1002
Orthogonal Connector
Sliver Power Module shown with Cabled Receptacle
Sliver Pull Tab Cable
Assembly for SFF-TA-1002
Receptacle
Right Angle Power Module
Sliver Power Module shown with Card Edge
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Part Number Details
Card Edge Receptacles
Part Description
Orientation
Standard
Card Edge Receptacle
Vertical
Card Edge Receptacle +
Power
Vertical
Card Edge Receptacle
TE Part Numbers
56 Position
84 Position
140 Position 168 Position 196 Position 280 Position
SFF-TA-1002
2327679-1
2327678-1
2327677-1
-
-
-
N/A
-
-
2338718-1
-
-
-
Vertical
N/A
-
-
-
2333799-1
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle
Vertical
SFF Derivative
-
-
-
-
2375538-1
2338461-1
Card Edge Receptacle
Right Angle
SFF-TA-1002
2327672-1
2327671-1
2327670-1
2336568-1
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle
1x1 SMT
Orthogonal
SFF-TA-1002, EDSFF
2339207-1
2339208
-
-
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle 1x4
SMT
Orthogonal
SFF-TA-1002, EDSFF
2339205-1
2339211-1
-
-
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle
1x1 PF
Orthogonal
SFF-TA-1002, EDSFF
2334227-1
TBD
-
-
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle 1x4
PF
Orthogonal
SFF-TA-1002, EDSFF
2343147-1
TBD
-
-
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle,
1.57mm Host PCB
Straddle
SFF-TA-1002,
OCP NIC 3.0
-
2340326-1
2340324-1
2340321-1
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle,
1.57mm Host PCB
Straddle
N/A
2340331-1
-
-
-
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle,
1.93mm Host PCB
Straddle
SFF-TA-1002,
OCP NIC 3.0
-
-
1-2340324-2 1-2340321-2
-
-
Card Edge Receptacle,
2.36mm Host PCB
Straddle
SFF-TA-1002,
OCP NIC 3.0
-
-
2-2340324-1
-
-
28 Position
56 Position
84 Position
140 Position
168 Position
2331813-1
2332139-1
2384218-1
2-2340321-1
Receptacles for Cable Assemblies
Part Description
TE Part Numbers
Orientation
Standard
Receptacle for Cable Assembly
Vertical
SFF-TA-1002
-
2332141-1
Receptacle for Cable Assembly
Right Angle
SFF-TA-1002
-
2332208-1
2331814-1
2332205-1
2369833-1
Receptacle for Cable Assembly
Right Angle
SFF Derivative
2345808-1
-
-
-
-
Card Edge Power
Part Description
50 AMP Card Edge Assembly - Open Wall
50 AMP Card Edge Assembly
Orientation
Standard
TE Part Numbers
Vertical
SFF Derivative
2344604-1
Right Angle
SFF Derivative
2351970-1
50 AMP Card Edge Assembly - One End Wall
Vertical
SFF Derivative
2345506-1
4C High Power Card Edge Assembly
Vertical
SFF Derivative
2338718-1
Sliver Direct to Lead Frame Cable Assemblies
TE Part Numbers
Part Description
Impedance
Wire Size
56 Position
168 Position
0.5 Meter
1.0 Meter
0.5 Meter
0.3 Meter
4C+ RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY to 4C+ PLUG
85
30 AWG
-
-
2373783-1
2373783-2
4C+ RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY to MCIO & SLIVER 1C
HYBRID
85
30 AWG
-
-
2421050-x
2421050-x
1C RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY
85
30 AWG
2373744-1
2343284-2
-
-
1C ORTHOGONAL
85
30 AWG
2428093-1
2428093-x
-
-
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Sliver Cable Assemblies
TE Part Numbers- Push Button Cable Assemblies
Part Description
Impedance
Wire Size
56 Position
0.5 Meter
1.0 Meter
84 Position
0.5 Meter
1.0 Meter
140 Position
0.5 Meter
1.0 Meter
Straight to Straight Cable
85
33 AWG
2340872-1
2340872-2
2340783-1
2340783-2
2340879-1
2340879-2
Straight to R/A Cable
85
33 AWG
2340873-1
2340873-2
2340930-1
2340930-2
2340880-1
2340880-2
R/A to R/A Cable
85
33 AWG
2340874-1
2340874-2
2340789-1
2340789-2
2340881-1
2340881-2
Lateral to Lateral Cable
85
33 AWG
2343284-1
2343284-2
2343286-1
2343286-2
2343288-1
2343288-2
Straight to Straight Cable
85
30 AWG
2340876-1
2340876-2
2340861-1
2340861-2
2340882-1
2340882-2
Straight to R/A Cable
85
30 AWG
2340877-1
2340877-2
2340863-1
2340863-2
2340884-1
2340884-2
R/A to R/A Cable
85
30 AWG
2340878-1
2340878-2
2340865-1
2340865-2
2340885-1
2340885-2
Straight to Straight Cable
100
33 AWG
2349831-1
2349831-2
2349835-1
2349835-2
2349841-1
2349841-2
Straight to R/A Cable
100
33 AWG
2349832-1
2349832-2
2349838-1
2349838-2
2349842-1
2349842-2
R/A to R/A Cable
100
33 AWG
2349833-1
2349833-2
2349839-1
2349839-2
2349843-1
2349843-2
Lateral to Lateral Cable
100
33 AWG
2349834-1
2349834-2
2349840-1
2349840-2
2349844-1
2349844-2
All cable assemblies can be used for SFF-TA-1002 receptacles.
TE Part Numbers- Pull Tab Cable Assemblies
Part Description
Impedance
Wire Size
56 Position
0.5 Meter
1.0 Meter
84 Position
0.5 Meter
1.0 Meter
140 Position
0.5 Meter
1.0 Meter
Straight to Straight Cable
85
33 AWG
2361330-1
2361330-2
2361341-1
2361341-2
2361352-1
2361352-2
Straight to R/A Cable
85
33 AWG
2361332-1
2361332-2
2361343-1
2361343-2
2361354-1
2361354-2
R/A to R/A Cable
85
33 AWG
2361334-1
2361334-2
2361345-1
2361345-2
2361356-1
2361356-2
Lateral to Lateral Cable
85
33 AWG
2361336-1
2361336-2
2361347-1
2361347-2
2361358-1
2361358-2
Straight to Straight Cable
85
30 AWG
2361331-1
2361331-2
2361342-1
2361342-2
2361353-1
2361353-2
2361355-2
Straight to R/A Cable
85
30 AWG
2361333-1
2361333-2
2361344-1
2361344-2
2361355-1
R/A to R/A Cable
85
30 AWG
2361335-1
2361335-2
2361346-1
2361346-2
2361357-1
2361357-2
Straight to Straight Cable
100
33 AWG
2361337-1
2361337-2
2361348-1
2361348-2
2361359-1
2361359-2
Straight to R/A Cable
100
33 AWG
2361338-1
2361338-2
2361349-1
2361349-2
2361360-1
2361360-2
R/A to R/A Cable
100
33 AWG
2361339-1
2361339-2
2361350-1
2361350-2
2361361-1
2361361-2
Lateral to Lateral Cable
100
33 AWG
2361340-1
2361340-2
2361351-1
2361351-2
2361362-1
2361362-2
All cable assemblies can be used for SFF-TA-1002 receptacles.
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SlimSAS, SlimSAS LP and MCIO Interconnects
SlimSAS Internal Cable &
Connectors
• 0.6mm pitch
• 22.4mm height (vertical receptacle, right
angle plug)
• Center latching
• SFF-8654 compliant
• Connector
• 85 Ohm, 16G NRZ
Support SAS and PCIe Protocols
• 100 Ohm, SAS-4
• SlimSAS and SlimSAS LP solutions provide PCIe Gen 4 cable and connector
capability. MCIO connectors can support PCIe Gen 5
• SlimSAS connectors are industry-standard (address SFF8654) products. MCIO
and SlimSAS LP products can be sourced from TE or Amphenol
Increase design flexibility
• Can enable building block architectures in system design (can connect
different functionality PCBs together)
• Can provide flexibility of where/how to use signals in your system
• Cable assembly
• 100 Ohm: SAS-4
• 85 Ohm: PCIe gen 4
SlimSAS LP Internal Cable &
Connectors
• 0.6mm pitch
• 13.45mm height (vertical receptacle,
right angle plug)
• Replaces PCB trace and PCB connector interfaces for a higher
performing channel
• Center latching
• Straight, right angle and lateral exit cable options available for
custom routing
• Connector: 85 Ohm, 16G NRZ
• Full portfolio enables hybrid-style cable assemblies
• Cable assembly
Save Space
• 100 Ohm: SAS-4
• Low profile connector design can save space
• 85 Ohm: PCIe gen 4
• 0.6mm pitch can balances manufacturability with density
• Multiple cable exits for route-ability
Part Number Details
Receptacles
Size
Product
Orientation
Configuration
Part Number
74p
MCIO
Vertical
X8
2359366-X
124p
MCIO
Vertical
X16
2360189-X
38p
SlimSAS LP
Vertical
X4
2360221-X
74p
SlimSAS LP
Vertical
X8
2359992-X
124p
SlimSAS LP
Vertical
X16
2360229-X
74p
SlimSAS
Vertical
X8
2356318-X
74p
SlimSAS
Right Angle
X8
2356320-X
38P
SlimSAS
Vertical
X4
2369957-X
38P
SlimSAS
Right Angle
X4
2369958-X
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Cable Assemblies
MCIO Internal Cable & Connectors
• 0.6mm pitch
Size
Product
Characteristics
Part Number
74p
MCIO
Straight - Right Angle 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366780-1
• 13.95mm height (vertical receptacle, right
angle plug)
74p
MCIO
Lateral Left - Lateral Right 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366550-1
• Center latching
124p
MCIO
Straight - Right Angle 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366783-1
124p
MCIO
Lateral Left - Lateral Right 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366557-1
• Addresses next gen industry standard:
SFF-TA-1016
38p
SlimSAS LP
Straight - Right Angle 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366789-1
38p
SlimSAS LP
Lateral Left - Lateral Right 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366861-1
74p
SlimSAS LP
Straight - Right Angle 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366784-1
74p
SlimSAS LP
Lateral Left - Lateral Right 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366559-1
124p
SlimSAS LP
Straight - Right Angle 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366786-1
124p
SlimSAS LP
Lateral Left - Lateral Right 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366598-1
74p
SlimSAS
Straight - Right Angle 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366833-1
74p
SlimSAS
Lateral Left - Lateral Right 85 Ohm, 30 AWG
2366835-1
• Connector
• 92 Ohm, 32G NRZ, roadmap to
112G PAM-4
• 85 Ohm +/- 10% version in
development
• Cable assembly
• 100 Ohm: 56G PAM-4,
SAS-4
• 85 Ohm: PCIe gen 4,
PCIe gen 5
Custom cable assemblies available on demand
Future additions include right angle MCIO and 100 Ohm SlimSAS connectors
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