SpaceCONEX 28G 4TRX (100G full duplex)

SpaceCONEX 28G 4TRX (100G full duplex) active blind mate interconnect

The SpaceCONEX™28 revolutionary active blind mate optical interconnect for Space VPX systems, consists of a plug-in module connector and a backplane connector compatible with the forthcoming VITA 66.5 standard. A SpaceCONEX28 SC optical transceiver is directly integrated into the plug-in module connector, saving board space and eliminating fiber cable handling.
The backplane connector is VITA 66.5 backplane cut-out compatible and includes a spring to ensure a secure MT to MT mating connection under extreme shock and vibration conditions.

3U VPX board with VITA 46 and SpaceCONEX28 SC plug-in connector.

ELMA 3U VPX backplane with SpaceCONEX28 SC backplane connector.

Close-up of the SpaceCONEX28 SC 12-lane plug-in module connector.

Close-up of the SpaceCONEX28 SC 12-lane backplane connector.

Radiation resistant

Specifications and features

  • Performance: up to 28 Gbps/lane from –40 ºC to 85ºC
  • Standards: VITA 66.5 standard (forthcoming)
  • Rugged: withstands radiation doses >100 krad (Si) and qualified per MIL-STD 883 shock and vibration.
  • Expected life: up to 20 years
  • Low power consumption: 120 mW/lane (<10 pJ per bit)
  • No fiber management

Plug-in module connector features

  • Compact transceiver
  • Data interface: CML
  • Board Mount: LGA connector
  • Equalizer, pre-emphasis, adjustable output

Backplane connector features

  • VITA 66.5 backplane cut-out compatible
  • Spring-loaded MT ferrule
  • Coarse and fine mating alignment
  • Compatible with 12-lane or 24-lane OM3 or OM4 fiber ribbon cable

Applications

  • High-throughput communication satellites
  • LEO satellite constellations
  • GEO satellites
  • Space VPX single board computers