Volex launches new Active Optical Cable Products

8 May 2013

Volex launches new Active Optical Cable Products

Volex plc, the global provider of electrical, digital and optical connections is announcing its new QSFP+ active optical cable (AOC) product family for high performance computing and data centre applications. These products use our patented optical coupling and expanded beam technology, delivering the most robust products in the market today with improved signaling tolerances and reduced sensitivity to temperature and vibration.

"There is an increasing need for more bandwidth and AOCs are the best solution for delivering the high speed data transfers required for big data analytics, cloud computing environments, and increasing loads from the explosion in mobile data. The AOC market represents a multi-billion dollar opportunity over the next several years. Volex is now able to offer a complete range of interconnect products to customers building out data centres and high performance computing clusters," said Roger Wendelken, SVP Marketing and Sales.

Ray Walsh, Volex CEO stated: "Our data centre and telecommunications customers have been asking for a cost-effective high speed optical solution to replace legacy copper interconnects. We are excited to launch our new patented and innovative AOC product line."

For samples and pricing, please contact your local Volex sales representative.

About Volex

Volex designs and manufactures performance-driven interconnect solutions for customers in four market sectors: telecoms/datacoms, healthcare, consumer products, and industrial. Volex's core interconnect solutions encompass key technologies such as power cords, high-speed copper and fibre optics, radio-frequency (RF), low frequency (industry standard I/O), and complex cable harnesses. Volex has design and manufacturing facilities located across the globe, enabling flexibility in meeting customers' delivery timetables and price targets. www.volex.com.

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