Evolving High-Speed Backplane Connectors 6 to 40 Gb/s
Traditional, Midplane, Orthogonal, Ruggedized, Cable and Fiber Optic - 6 to 40+ Gb/s
Bishop and Associates, Inc. released a new 10-chapter 217 page research report providing a detailed analysis of the market for high-speed backplane connectors designed specifically to perform in 6 to 40 Gb/s circuits.
In addition to traditional backplane architecture, this new report provides insight on emerging packaging options that are spurring interest in midplane, orthogonal, ruggedized, cable, and fiber optic backplane connectors.
Bishop and Associates, Inc. released a new 10-chapter 217 page research report providing a detailed analysis of the market for high-speed backplane connectors designed specifically to perform in 6 to 40 Gb/s circuits.
In addition to traditional backplane architecture, this new report provides insight on emerging packaging options that are spurring interest in midplane, orthogonal, ruggedized, cable, and fiber optic backplane connectors.
CHAPTER 1 - REPORT SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
Survey Objectives
Connector Manufacturer Questions
OEM Questions
Methodology and Approach
CHAPTER 2 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive Summary
High-Speed Backplane Connector Families
CHAPTER 3 - INTRODUCTION
Preface
Introduction to System Packaging
CHAPTER 4 - HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANE CONNECTOR BASICS
Common Backplane Architecture
Midplane Architecture
Orthogonal Midplane Architecture
High-Speed Transmission Line Issues
Defining Features of High-Speed Interfaces
Connector Selection Criteria
The Second Sourcing Imperative
Performance Measuring Systems
Test and Measurement Equipment
Comparison of Electrical Performance
Design Support provided by Connector Manufacturers
CHAPTER 5 - HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANE SYSTEM ELEMENTS
Driver and Receiver Technology
Printed Circuit Board Materials
Printed Circuit Board Design and Fabrication
CHAPTER 6 - MARKET DRIVERS FOR HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANE CONNECTORS
The Need for Speed
Supercomputers
Internet
Speed versus Density
The Influence of Industry Standards
CHAPTER 7 - OVERVIEW OF CURRENT HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANE CONNECTORS
Amphenol TCS
VHDM H Series
VHDM RAM
e-HSD
GbX
GbX E/U Series
Ventura
Crossbow
XCede HD/LC/HDLC/Orthogonal
VIPER
ERNI Components
ERmet Zd
ERmet Zd Plus / Zd HD
FCI Electronics
AirMax VS
AirMax VSe / VS2
ZipLine
ExaMAX
Molex
GbX I–Trac
Impact
Impel
TE Connectivity
HS3
Z-PACK HM-Zd
TinMan
Z-Pack Slim UHD
STRADA Whisper
MultiGig RT-2R
3M Electronic Solutions Division
Ultra Hard Metric Connector
CHAPTER 8 - ALTERNATIVE BACKPLANE SOLUTIONS
Ruggedized Backplane Connectors
Cable Backplane Systems
Optical Backplane Connectors
CHAPTER 9 - MARKET ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS
Measurement Criteria
Total World
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
High-speed backplane connector sales by region 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector sales by region 2011 through 2017
North America
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
Europe
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
Japan
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
China
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
Asia Pacific
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
ROW
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
CHAPTER 10 - MAJOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Backplane Connectors
Orthogonal Midplane Connectors
Ruggedized Backplane Connectors
Cable Backplane Connectors
Fiber optic Backplanes
APPENDIX A - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Connector Definitions, Acronyms and Technologies
Survey Objectives
Connector Manufacturer Questions
OEM Questions
Methodology and Approach
CHAPTER 2 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive Summary
High-Speed Backplane Connector Families
CHAPTER 3 - INTRODUCTION
Preface
Introduction to System Packaging
CHAPTER 4 - HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANE CONNECTOR BASICS
Common Backplane Architecture
Midplane Architecture
Orthogonal Midplane Architecture
High-Speed Transmission Line Issues
Defining Features of High-Speed Interfaces
Connector Selection Criteria
The Second Sourcing Imperative
Performance Measuring Systems
Test and Measurement Equipment
Comparison of Electrical Performance
Design Support provided by Connector Manufacturers
CHAPTER 5 - HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANE SYSTEM ELEMENTS
Driver and Receiver Technology
Printed Circuit Board Materials
Printed Circuit Board Design and Fabrication
CHAPTER 6 - MARKET DRIVERS FOR HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANE CONNECTORS
The Need for Speed
Supercomputers
Internet
Speed versus Density
The Influence of Industry Standards
CHAPTER 7 - OVERVIEW OF CURRENT HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANE CONNECTORS
Amphenol TCS
VHDM H Series
VHDM RAM
e-HSD
GbX
GbX E/U Series
Ventura
Crossbow
XCede HD/LC/HDLC/Orthogonal
VIPER
ERNI Components
ERmet Zd
ERmet Zd Plus / Zd HD
FCI Electronics
AirMax VS
AirMax VSe / VS2
ZipLine
ExaMAX
Molex
GbX I–Trac
Impact
Impel
TE Connectivity
HS3
Z-PACK HM-Zd
TinMan
Z-Pack Slim UHD
STRADA Whisper
MultiGig RT-2R
3M Electronic Solutions Division
Ultra Hard Metric Connector
CHAPTER 8 - ALTERNATIVE BACKPLANE SOLUTIONS
Ruggedized Backplane Connectors
Cable Backplane Systems
Optical Backplane Connectors
CHAPTER 9 - MARKET ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS
Measurement Criteria
Total World
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
High-speed backplane connector sales by region 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector sales by region 2011 through 2017
North America
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
Europe
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
Japan
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
China
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
Asia Pacific
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
ROW
High-speed Backplane connector sales and forecast by type 2011 through 2017
High-speed backplane connector usage by type 2012 & 2017
High-speed backplane connector CAGR and Sales $ by type
CHAPTER 10 - MAJOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Backplane Connectors
Orthogonal Midplane Connectors
Ruggedized Backplane Connectors
Cable Backplane Connectors
Fiber optic Backplanes
APPENDIX A - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Connector Definitions, Acronyms and Technologies
