Amphenol CS MXM 3.0 series high density PCIe connectors

Amphenol's MXM connector is a high-density PCIe^® solution that supports next-generation server system architectures. These are non-proprietary, industry standard sockets. This helps to upgrade the graphics processor in a device, without changing the whole system or relying on proprietary vendor upgrades. With 0.5mm pitch and 314 contacts, the MXM 3.0 connector supports 16 lanes PCI Express^® signal performance with smaller board space. Typical applications include notebook computers, blade and standard rack-mount servers, mobile workstations and alternative form factor PCs including all-in-one home theater, and small form factor PCs.

• Accommodates up to 16 lanes on PCIe^® 2.0
• Supports up to 8 DDR2, DDR3, GDDR3 or GDDR5
• Up to 4 dual-MODE display ports supporting DVI and HDMI
• Single 24-bit dual-link LVDS, dual-link DVI and HDMI
• Single VGA and TV-out

Features and benefits

• Card edge connector with 314 contacts on a 0.50mm pitch
• Fully compliant with MXM 3.0 specification
• Compliant with PCIe® 3.0
• Serves multiple high-speed peripheral applications
• Small Form Factor 0.5mm pitch solution
• Saves board space
• Various connector height options
• Reduces overall height profile
• Supports both single and double-sided modules
• Enables higher data rate transmission

Applications

• Notebook PCs
• Servers
• Workstations