Low Power 12.5Gbps 2 x 2 Crosspoint Switch using Z-PACK TinMan

This networking system components are comprised of optical backplane and switch/line card. In the optical backplane, it holds a highspeed connection that pass through a connector. This connector is a Z-PACK TinMan that provides the right angled connection of the system with minimal losses. It provides the 12.5Gbps speed capability to the system that is distributed through its optical modules. The switch/line card uses a MAX3841 low-power, 12.5Gbps, 2 x 2 crosspoint switch IC that operates with the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit(ASIC) components.

The design is applicable to network communications where high density connections are expected. It is useful to server setups that elbows and joints of wiring and circuiting are always part of the design optimization.