Molex launches PCIe cable connection system for open source computing project servers

     Molex announced the launch of the NearStack PCIe Connector system and cable assembly for the next generation of servers. Developed in partnership with members of the Open Source Computing Project (OCP), NearStack PCIe replaces the traditional plug-in cable solution to optimize signal integrity and improve system performance.

     A standout feature of NearStack PCIe is the direct-contact shielded two-conductor terminal, eliminating the need for a board card in the cable assembly. Unlike competing cable jumpers, which end by manually soldering the cable to a PCB pad card, NearStack uses a fully automated cable terminating process. This high-precision process improves manufacturing efficiency, repeatability and signal integrity.

     "Thanks to its superior structure, NearStack PCIe is the ideal choice to enable the development of next-generation PCIe Gen5 and Gen6 systems," said Bill Wilson, New product development Manager, Enterprise Solutions, Molex. The product is capable of achieving 32-Gbps NRZ data rates, enabling server OEMs to achieve unprecedented performance."