To address the high - speed transmission challenges in data centers, autonomous driving, and industrial automation, leading players in the connector industry such as Molex, Hirose, and Weifeng Electronics have recently introduced a number of new high - performance connector products. Driven by AI technology and intelligent driving, the demand for data processing speed and capacity has surged, imposing more stringent requirements on the connector industry. These new technological products can meet the needs for high - speed and stable data transmission.
Molex has launched a near - chip cable connector solution. This solution includes the CX2 and CX2 - DS connectors, along with the corresponding cable assemblies. It can support next - generation data transmission rates of up to 112G (CX2) and 224G (CX2 - DS), enabling high - speed direct connection between chips. Through the coaxial cable technology, this system can transmit high - speed signals from the vicinity of the chip to other parts of the system. Compared with the traditional PCB trace method, its signal integrity (SI) and system performance have been improved.
The CX2 connectors, CX2 Dual Speed connectors, and cable assemblies are applicable to servers and memories (such as AI systems, AI clusters, etc.), as well as telecom infrastructure. These connectors not only support next - generation data rates of up to 112G (CX2) or 224G (CX2 - DS), but also have several distinctive advantages.
Firstly, they adopt an innovative shielding structure and high - performance coaxial cables, enabling the CX2 connector to achieve a transmission rate of up to 112Gbps. As an enhanced version, the CX2 - DS doubles the signal rate and bandwidth to 224Gbps.
Secondly, these connectors are exquisitely designed and highly reliable. The two - piece mating kit has a mechanical wiping function and is fixed by a latch or screw to ensure that the connector is fully in place, effectively preventing mis - mating and accidental disconnection.
In addition, they can maximize system performance and expand the connection range within the chassis. The cable assemblies use 31 AWG (CX2) or 30 AWG (CX2 - DS) coaxial cables, supporting the BiPass cable system architecture solution, which further enhances system performance.
At the same time, the design of these connectors also fully considers safety during the installation process. The fully protected keyed interface simplifies the assembly work, ensures reliable mating of the connector, and reduces the risk of damage to the PCB connector pins. This design can also reduce crosstalk and improve signal integrity, thus achieving higher signal rates and lower signal attenuation.
