ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System

Samtec's high-density backplane systems offer the flexibility to fit a variety of designs

Image of Samtec ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane SystemSamtec's ExaMAX high-density backplane systems offer design flexibility for various applications, including Flyover® cable supporting 112 Gbps PAM4 and board-to-board supporting 56 Gbps PAM4.

56 Gbps PAM4 interconnects: The ExaMAX® contact system achieves two reliable points of contact at all times and minimizes residual stub for improved signal integrity performance while providing low mating force and excellent contact normal force. Signal wafers incorporate a one-piece, embossed ground structure, which improves crosstalk.

112 Gbps PAM4 cable assemblies: The ExaMAX backplane cable systems improve signal integrity and routability using Samtec Flyover technology, which routes the signal above a lossy PCB using co-extruded, ultra-low skew twinax for improved bandwidth and reach. Direct attach solder to contacts optimizes the signal path, further enhancing performance.

ExaMAX High-Speed Backplane System Features
  • Meets a variety of industry specifications
  • Exceeds OIF CEI-28G-LR specification for 28 Gbps standards
  • 24 to 72 pair designs (4 and 6 pairs; 6, 8, 10 and 12 columns)
  • Wafer design increases isolation for reduced crosstalk
  • Press-fit tails provide a reliable electrical connection
ExaMAX High-Speed Backplane Cable Assemblies Features
  • 30 and 34 AWG Eye Speed® ultra-low skew twinax cable offers improved signal integrity, increased flexibility, and routability
  • Highly customizable with modular flexibility
  • Reduce costs due to lower layer counts
  • Multiple end options available
EBCL Features
  • Vertical latching shroud
  • Provides retention for EBCF-VT to EBTM-VT
  • Surrounds and protects EBTM-VT
  • Screw mounts secure the EBCL to the board (M2 thread)
EBTM, EBTM-RA, EBTF-RA Features
  • 2.00 mm (0.0787") pitch
  • 56 Gbps PAM4 performance
  • Available in pairs:
    • 4 pair: 6, 8, or 10 columns
    • 6 pair: 6, 8, 10, or 12 columns
  • Perpendicular or coplanar configurations
EBCM Features
  • 112 Gbps PAM4 performance
  • 34 or 30 AWG twinax cable
  • Increased isolation for reduced crosstalk
  • Available in 4 or 6 pair (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 columns)
  • Vertical or right-angle configurations
  • Intermateable with all ExaMAX connectors
EBCB Features
  • Panel retention bracket
  • Provides retention for EBCM
  • Screw mounts secure the EBCB to the backplane
Applications
  • 5G networking
  • Industrial
  • Military/aerospace
  • Test connectivity
  • Medical
  • Broadcast video
  • Automotive
  • AI/machine learning
  • Instrumentation

ExaMAX® Receptacles

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionConnector TypeConnector StyleNumber of PositionsAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
CONN RCPT BPLANE RA 40PAIR GOLDEBTF-4-10-2.0-S-RA-1-LCONN RCPT BPLANE RA 40PAIR GOLDReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax® Guide Left80262 - Immediate
20 - Factory Stock
$191.72View Details
CONN RCPT BPLANE RA 40PAIR GOLDEBTF-4-10-2.0-S-RA-1-RCONN RCPT BPLANE RA 40PAIR GOLDReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax® Guide Right801 - Immediate
140 - Factory Stock
$205.64View Details
CONN RCPT EXAMAX 80POS PCBEBTF-4-10-2.0-S-RA-1CONN RCPT EXAMAX 80POS PCBReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax®8056 - Immediate
128 - Factory Stock
$184.73View Details
EXAMAX 2.00 MM HIGH-SPEED BACKPLEBTF-6-12-2.0-S-RA-1-LEXAMAX 2.00 MM HIGH-SPEED BACKPLReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax® Guide Left14410 - Immediate
240 - Factory Stock
$322.04View Details
CONN RCPT BPLANE RA 72PAIR GOLDEBTF-6-12-2.0-S-RA-1-RCONN RCPT BPLANE RA 72PAIR GOLDReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax® Guide Right1445 - Immediate
15 - Factory Stock
$322.04View Details
CONN RCPT EXAMAX 144POS PCBEBTF-6-12-2.0-S-RA-1CONN RCPT EXAMAX 144POS PCBReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax®14446 - Immediate$296.93View Details
EXAMAX 2.00 MM HIGH-SPEED BACKPLEBTF-4-06-2.0-S-RA-1EXAMAX 2.00 MM HIGH-SPEED BACKPLReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax®480 - Immediate$103.58View Details
EXAMAX 2.00 MM HIGH-SPEED BACKPLEBTF-6-06-2.0-S-RA-1-LEXAMAX 2.00 MM HIGH-SPEED BACKPLReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax® Guide Left720 - Immediate
64 - Factory Stock
$167.27View Details
EXAMAX 2.00 MM HIGH-SPEED BACKPLEBTF-6-06-2.0-S-RA-1-REXAMAX 2.00 MM HIGH-SPEED BACKPLReceptacle, Female Blade SocketsExaMax® Guide Right720 - Immediate$167.27View Details

ExaMAX® Headers

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionConnector TypeConnector StyleNumber of PositionsAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
CONN HEADER EXAMAX 144POS PCBEBTM-6-12-2.0-S-VT-1CONN HEADER EXAMAX 144POS PCBHeader, Male BladesExaMax®1441 - Immediate
120 - Factory Stock
$220.86View Details
CONN HEADER EXAMAX 80POS PCBEBTM-4-10-2.0-S-VT-1CONN HEADER EXAMAX 80POS PCBHeader, Male BladesExaMax®8035 - Immediate
66 - Factory Stock
$167.27View Details

ExaMAX® Cable Assemblies

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
CBL ASSY BPLANE M-M 40PAIR 6"EBCM-1-4-10-1-L-N-06-1-L-NCBL ASSY BPLANE M-M 40PAIR 6"18 - Immediate$2,465.73View Details
CBL ASSY BPLANE M-F 40PAIR 6"EBCM-3-4-10-1-L-N-06-1-FVCBL ASSY BPLANE M-F 40PAIR 6"25 - Immediate$2,476.19View Details
CBL ASSY BPLANE M-F 40PAIR 6"EBCM-3-4-10-1-R-N-06-1-FVCBL ASSY BPLANE M-F 40PAIR 6"25 - Immediate$2,476.19View Details
CBL ASSY BPLANE M-M 40PAIR 6"EBCM-1-4-10-1-R-N-06-1-R-NCBL ASSY BPLANE M-M 40PAIR 6"24 - Immediate$2,465.73View Details
CBL ASSY BPLANE M-F 72PAIR 6"EBCM-3-6-12-1-L-N-06-1-FVCBL ASSY BPLANE M-F 72PAIR 6"25 - Immediate$3,548.82View Details
CBL ASSY BPLANE M-M 72PAIR 6"EBCM-1-6-12-1-R-N-06-1-R-NCBL ASSY BPLANE M-M 72PAIR 6"25 - Immediate$3,538.69View Details
CBL ASSY BPLANE M-F 72PAIR 6"EBCM-3-6-12-1-R-N-06-1-FVCBL ASSY BPLANE M-F 72PAIR 6"25 - Immediate$3,548.82View Details
CBL ASSY BPLANE M-M 72PAIR 6"EBCM-1-6-12-1-L-N-06-1-L-NCBL ASSY BPLANE M-M 72PAIR 6"25 - Immediate$3,538.69View Details

ExaMAX® Accessories

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionFor Use With/Related ProductsAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
PNL BRACKET FOR EBCMEBCB-6-12-1PNL BRACKET FOR EBCM-25 - Immediate
159 - Factory Stock
$24.37View Details
PNL BRACKET FOR EBCMEBCB-4-10-1PNL BRACKET FOR EBCM-11 - Immediate
890 - Factory Stock
$20.09View Details
LATCH SHROUD FOR EBTMEBCL-4-10LATCH SHROUD FOR EBTMExaMAX® Series10 - Immediate$80.76View Details
LATCH SHROUD FOR EBTMEBCL-6-12LATCH SHROUD FOR EBTMExaMAX® Series6 - Immediate$82.24View Details
Published: 2022-10-27