4-2170808-4 zQSFP+/QSFP28 28Gb/s Cage Assembly Ganged 1x2

4-2170808-4 QSFP28 Cage Quick Details

• Form Factor Compatibility: QSFP28 / QSFP56
• Data Rate: Up to 28 Gb/s
• Operating Temperature Range: –40 °C to +85 °C (–40 °F to +185 °F)
• Cage Type: Ganged
• Sealable: No
• Thermal Accessory: Heat Sink (Pin Type, Anodized Black Finish)
• EMI Containment: Internal and External EMI Springs
• Included Components: Lightpipe
• PCB Contact Termination: Through-Hole Press-Fit, Tin Plated, 2.05 mm Tail Length
• Recommended PCB Thickness: 1.57 mm (0.062 in)
• Cage Material: Nickel Silver
• Heat Sink Height: 4.2 mm
• UL Flammability Rating: UL 94V-0
• Packaging: Box & Tray

4-2170808-4 1X2 Ganged Cage Applications

This cage assembly is designed for high-speed data transmission applications, including:

• Data center switches and routers
• Telecom and networking equipment
• Backplane and board-to-board interconnects
• Systems requiring robust thermal and EMI control under wide ambient temperature conditions

Mechanical & Environmental Considerations

1. Nickel Silver Cage: Provides excellent mechanical strength and conductivity for shielding
2. Heat Sink: Assists in heat dissipation in dense module configurations
3. Operating Temperature Range: Suitable for industrial, telecom, and rugged environments
4. Non-Sealable Design: Should be protected from dust, moisture, or contaminant ingress where necessary

Ganged QSFP28 Cage

TE Connectivity 4-2170808-4

28Gb/s Cage Assembly

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