QSFP+ AOC FDR (TBD) with 3MTM Twin Axial Cable technology

With the SC11 show less than a week away, we at 3M are gearing up and getting excited about what we have to share with the IBTA community. The high-speed twin axial cable and active optical cable (AOC) teams haven’t wasted any time by quickly identifying ways to contribute to the working groups and working to bring the best of 3M processes and innovation to the table. Coupled with access to IBTA’s resources, our support and rapidly growing portfolio of high-speed products will continue to expand and evolve.This week, our 3M engineers are currently at IBTA Plugfest 20 with a full suite of complementary copper and fiber products for FDR, QSFP+ AOC FDR (TBD) rates, ranging in lengths from 0.5 meters up to 100 meters. And this momentum continues as we head into SC11.3M is a sponsor of the IBTA/OFA booth, where we’ll be showcasing our various high-speed products for the HPC segment.
What we have to offer in this space is truly differentiated and we believe can meet the most demanding of our customers’ needs.For example, our line of QSFP+ AOC FDR (TBD) are made with 3MTM Twin Axial Cable technology, which lets the cable assembly easily bend and fold, allowing the cable to achieve a very small bend radius (2.5mm) with little to no impact on electrical performance.The cable is lightweight and low profile (flat ribbon format) as well, and together with its unique flexibility, enables very efficient routing and improved airflow. Imagine folding the cable at a right angle right off the backshell where it exits the switch. Honestly, it’s a bit hard to envision without seeing it in action, so check out the cable and its capabilities on our YouTube page!