Tyco Electronics is offering SFP+ active direct-attach copper cable assemblies as alternatives to optical fibre transceivers and MPO cables in 10Gb Ethernet, 8GB Fibre Channel and InfiniBand applications.

This active design offers signal amplification and equalisation in cable assemblies with low power consumption of 500mW per cable end.  

Active cables also incorporate Rx LOS and Tx Disable functionality. Cables are available in standard lengths from 0.5 to 15 metres.

SFP+ cable assemblies meet the industry MSA specification for signal integrity performance. Both passive and active cables are available in wire gages from 24AWG through 30AWG, and incorporate a 360 degree cable braid-crimp termination designed to suppress EMI leakage and provide superior cable strain relief.

For more information, see http://www.tycoelectronics.com