Pulse Introduces Line of SFP Connectors and Cages for Networking Applications; Three Form Factors Handle Speeds up to 5 Gigabits, Maintain Temperatures below 70 Degrees Celsius, and Won't Deform During Press Fitting.

SAN DIEGO -- Pulse(R), a Technitrol Company (NYSE: TNL), a leader in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing, announced a new line of small form factor pluggable (SFP) connectors and cages for use in Ethernet networking applications such as blade servers, routers, and add/drop multiplexers. The SFP cages are uniquely constructed so as not to deform during press fitting and are available in through-hole or press-fit configurations. The E81 SFP series is versatile and can handle optical transceiver links as well as transceivers configured to operate as traditional copper RJ45 connectors, enabling the series to be configured to each company's internal networking requirements for balancing load and bandwidth.

The cages handle speeds up to 5 gigabits and improve connectivity in high-density printed circuit board (PCB) environments. They reduce the operating temperature of the transceiver, prevent the transceiver from emitting electromagnetic interference (EMI), and provide mechanical stability. The connector allows easy plug-in of the transceiver. The cage is made of copper alloy with nickel plating which prevents oxidation. Holes in the cage allow air circulation and heat transfer, ensuring that the transceiver temperature stays at less than 70 degrees Celsius.

The cages come in three sizes: a 2x1 which measures 25.50mm height (h) x 63.25mm depth (d) x 14.50mm width (w), a 1x1 which measures 9.45mm (h) x 48.80mm (d) x 14.75mm (w), and a 1x4 which measures 9.20mm (h) x 48.97mm (d) x 57.25mm (w). All connections are press fit, with a 1x1 available in a through-hole configuration. Pulse will customize the SFP to match the customer's required footprint. Pulse's cages have a sturdy construction that can withstand the force of press fitting. They have tight tolerances so they can stack and mate for good transceiver connections and fit on the printed circuit board. The SFP system has a side entry mount and is RoHS compliant.

The cage and connector are available separately or as a set, except in the 2x1 series, in which the connector is built in. Prices for the set are $2.00 per SFP port for 1x4 and 1x1 solutions and $8.00 for the combined 2x1 SFP cage and connector solution for quantities of 10,000, and are available for 4 to 6 week delivery. Individual part pricing may vary due to order configuration and shipping destination. Pulse will be expanding the SFP product line to include a 2xN series, with or without light pipes, and a lower profile advanced telecom computing architecture (ATCA) 2xN solution with maximum height of 18mm which accepts industry standard SFP optical and copper transceivers. Detailed specifications for the E81 SFP series are available on the data sheets linked to these part numbers: E81M0-VCYF83-L (1x1 SFP connector suitable with 1x1 and 1xN SFP cages), E81M0-WCYF8B-L (1x1 SFP cage through-hole design), E81M0-WCYY8B-L (1x1 SFP cage press fit design), E81M0-WCYFEB-L (1x4 SFP cage press fit design), and E81M0-TCYB91-L (2x1 SFP press fit connector and cage).

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Pulse, a Technitrol (NYSE: TNL) Company, is a worldwide leader in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing. Pulse's wide array of power and signal products are used in computing, networking and communications, power conversion, defense, aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics. With state-of-the-art custom designs and catalog products, Pulse is a complete source for electronic OEMs, contract manufacturers, and ODMs worldwide. Pulse is a participating member of IEEE, ATIS, ETSI, HDMI, the DSL Forum, the San Diego Telecom Council, and MoCA. To learn more, please visit www.pulseeng.com.

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