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ExpressPortTM QSFP+ / QSFP
The ExpressPort™ QSFP+/QSFP interconnect system is comprised of a 38-position 0.8 mm pitch SMT
connector, and a press-t cage designed to comply with the Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP)
Transceiver intended for external connections. High speed serial interconnect applications include
clusters, servers, and storage devices.
The ExpressPort™ QSFP+ E-Series and H-Series connector families are rated to 28 Gbps and 40 Gbps
respectively per channel (4x28), featuring a stamped and formed contact design providing improved
mechanical durability. This connector features an integrated grounding structure and resonance
dampening features for superior crosstalk performance. The contact design is optimized for a smooth
impedance prole resulting in improved SI performance.
Mechanical Characteristics
• Cage is Keyed According to QSFP MSA
o QSFP+: SFF-8436
o E-Series: SFF-8672
o H-Series: TBD
• Durability: 250 Mating Cycles min
• Connector Insertion Force: 40 N max
• Connector Withdrawal Force: 30 N max
Electrical Characteristics
• Hot Swappable
• Operating Voltage: 30 V
• Operating Current: 0.5 A
• Differential Impedance: 100 Ω +/- 10 Ω
• DWV: 300 V AC
• Insulation Resistance: 1000 MΩ min
• Contact Resistance: 70 mΩ max
Packaging
• Tape and Reel Packaging: Connector
or 1x1 Cage
• Tray Packaging: Cage of all Sizes
• Bulk Packaging: Dust Cover
Temperature Rating
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Congurations (Rows x Ports per Row)
• 1x1 • 1x2 • 1x3 • 1x4 • 1x6
Options
• Dust Cover
• Light Pipe
o Round 1.4 mm
o Square 2.6x2.6 mm
• Heat Sink
• Cage Design
o Through or Behind the Bezel
Specication Highlights
The QSFP interconnect system is comprised of a
press-t cage assembly which is used with
38-position connectors complying with QSFP
Transceiver Specications.
U90-C101-3000
Materials
• Cage
o Base Material: Copper Alloy
o Plating: Nickel or Tin
o Light Pipe: Optical Grade Polycarbonate
o Heat Sink: Aluminum Alloy
o Heat Sink Clip: Stainless Steel
o Dust Cover: Thermoplastic
• Connector
o Contact Base Material: Copper Alloy
o Contact Plating: Gold on Mating Area, Matte Tin
on Terminations and Grounding Tabs
o Housings: Glass Reinforced, Lead-Free Solder
Reow Process Compatible Thermoplastic,
UL94V-0 Rated
Signal Integrity Characteristics
QSFP, ExpressPort™ QSFP+
• Return Loss: -12 dB
• Near-End Isolation: -30 dB (frequencies up to 3 GHz)
• Insertion Loss: -1 dB max
• Rise Time for Impedance Measurement: 35 ps
• Within Pair Skew: 1 ps
• NEXT: ≤ 2%
ExpressPort™ QSFP+ E-Series Connector
• Return Loss: -12 dB max (frequencies up to 14 GHz)
• Insertion Loss: 1.4 dB max (frequencies up to 14 GHz)
• Common Mode Conversion: -24 dB max (up to 14 GHz)
• Integrated Crosstalk Noise: 3 mV rms
- Assumes 3 Nearest-Neighbour (most detrimental)
Aggressor Parameters and Receiver Parameters:
o Near- and Far-End Aggressors’ Peak Dierential
Amplitude: 600 mV
o Near- & Far-End Aggressors’ 20-80% Risetime: 9.6 ps
o 3 dB Reference Receiver Bandwidth: 18.75 GHz
o Range of Integration: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
o MDNEXT: 1 mV rms; MDFEXT: 2.8 mV rms
ExpressPort™ QSFP+ H-Series Connector
• Return Loss: < -20 dB to 12GHz, -12 dB to 20GHz
• Near End Isolation: -40 to 20 GHz
• Insertion Loss: -1dB up to 20GHz
• Differential Impedance:100 +/- 5 Ω at 35 ps
• Within pair skew: <1 ps