Data protocols are constantly evolving to enable interoperability and reliable transfer of increasing amounts of data at the highest speeds between more and more connected devices. To address this technological challenge, Fischer Connectors is expanding its platform capabilities to meet the most demanding connectivity requirements for high-speed data transfer using the USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol up to 10 Gbit/s.
Fischer Connectors’ high-speed solutions, from left: Core Series, MiniMax™ Series, UltiMate™ Series. (© Conextivity Group 2024)
The Swiss-based company has developed new USB 3.2 connectors and cable assembly solutions in three of its flagship product lines to meet signal integrity and harsh environment requirements for medical, defence, industrial and instrumentation applications.
Designing high-speed interconnect solutions requires expertise in cable assembly, high-performance connectors, and signal integrity simulation, testing and design. During the design and characterisation process, engineers must address a complex combination of parameters such as impedance matching, line delay, insertion/return loss, crosstalk and EMC shielding.
High-quality cable assembly is critical to ensure reliable and efficient data transmission, signal integrity and overall system function. “To achieve successful high-speed data transfer from a device’s transmitter to its receiver, connectors and cables must be cross-optimised and undergo a series of compliance tests at the system level,” says Ameny Chaabani, Signal Integrity Engineer at Fischer Connectors. “USB 3.2 is a stringent protocol. Connector design, cable length, cable performance (loss), and the controlled and repeatable cable assembly and potting processes above 1 Gbit/s are some of the influencing parameters to consider. We also need to study the full physical layer of a link as a whole, what we call system-level testing.”
Fischer Connectors produces solutions for ecosystems requiring local transfer and management of data, signals and power. Its electronic solutions, connectors and cable assemblies are trusted globally for their reliability, durability and precision in demanding environments such as the medical, defence and security, instrumentation, robotics and industrial sectors. It is part of the Swiss-headquartered global Conextivity Group, which offers high-performance connectivity solutions to manage power and data flows from sensors and devices to the cloud and AI, enabling the emergence of new transverse and scalable ecosystems. The group comprises Fischer Connectors and Wearin’, which creates IoT wearable solutions that enhance safety and efficiency by improving situational awareness and coordination among work teams, including lone workers, security personnel, firefighters and first responders.
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