Cables and Connectors Product of the Year
Company Name: TE Connectivity
Product Name: 56G MezzaWave
Supporting Statement:
TE Connectivity’s 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies help power demanding applications including edge AI, data centres, industrial automation, robotics, and aerospace and defence.
Engineered to deliver notable signal integrity, TE’s high-speed, high-density 56G MezzaWave connector family is built on an open-pin-field array platform that supports data rates up to 56 Gbps PAM4 for next-generation modular systems.
The series provides design flexibility with a 1.27mm pitch option, pin counts ranging from 80 to 560, and 7-10mm stack heights. It also features drop-in compatibility, enabling the direct replacement of existing components without redesign.
By combining advanced ball grid array (BGA) technology with a ruggedized mechanical design, MezzaWave connectors reliably support high-speed data transmission and are rated for up to 1,000 mating cycles and a wide operating temperature range from -55ºC to 125ºC. These connectors meet VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and provide superior routing and grounding flexibility for optimised system performance.
Key benefits of TE’s 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies:
-High-performance data support – designed to handle data rates up to 56 Gbps PAM4, helping maintain signal integrity in high-density systems.
-Design flexibility – multiple pin counts, stack heights, and a 1.27mm pitch help optimize footprint and routing. 1.6A dedicated power pins are integrated into the connector, helping reduce component count.
-Seamless upgrades and cost-effectiveness – drop-in compatibility allows for direct replacement of existing components, reducing redesign effort, time and cost. The connectors’ BGA technology also offers potential cost savings.
-Reliability for demanding environments – solder ball terminations help enable a better connection and a rugged mechanical design supports consistent performance. Meets VITA 57.1 – FMC and VITA 57.4 – FMC+ standards for interoperability and system integration.
Entry ID: 7757
