Updated KVPX news from Smiths Interconnect...

Hypertac KVPX
November 13, 2013
Updated KVPX news from Smiths Interconnect...

New Test results available for the newest member of Smiths Interconnect's Ruggedized Standards Product Portfolio

Smiths Interconnect' legacy is providing innovative ruggedized interconnect solutions for demanding Shock and Vibration requirements; they are expanding their core competencies to also excel at data integrity at high speed under demanding shock and vibration.

The KVPX has been tested to 10gbps and has passed with amazing results. Click HERE to download the white paper. Additionally, Hypertac and Contech Research, an independent test and research lab, have released the qualification results of their VITA 46 VPX Connectors testing. Download the test report HERE.

The KVPX connector line is available and in stock at Kensington Electronics. Kensington is qualified to build modules as well as 3U and 6U configurations. The sales staff has been trained on the different available configurations and can help walk you through your design needs and/or help you cross from your existing product to a rugged, vibration proof Hypertac product.

Call or EMAIL us today. You can download the new KVPX product brochure HERE.

KVPX is:

  • Designed for severe environments with demanding levels of shock and vibration
  • Meets the VITA 46 mechanical footprint and VITA 48 electrical performance specification
  • Provides Optimal signal integrity at 6.25Gbps data rate, currently testing at 10Gbps
  • 100 Ohm impedance for differential pair configuration
  • Based on the reliable, field proven Hypertac® hyperboloid contact technology rated to 100,000 mating cycles
  • KVPX is tested to 35,000 mating cycles
  • Footprint compatible with TE RT2

The following eye pattern was generated at 6.25Gbps via SPICE model from measured S parameter data. Note the wide open eye and very low jitter.

Smiths Interconnect KVPX Connector eye pattern
  • Smiths Interconnect's KVPX connector is designed for a smooth impedance profile to minimize reflections and optimize signal quality.
  • Test results show that the KVPX connector is capable of supporting data rates up to 10 Gbps

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