SFP+ Test Adapter User Manual Introduction This user’s guide documents the SFP+ Plug and Receptacle Test Adapters (SFP+-TPA-HCB-P and SFP+-TPA-MCB-R), and the Low Speed HCB and MCB Switch Module assemblies. The two test adapter types, shown in Figures 1 and 2, test SFP+ interface cables, hosts, and modules to the requirements of the SFF-8431 and SFF-8083 specifications.
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Figure 2. The SFP+ MCB Test Adapter tests to the requirements of the Module Compliance Board (Receptacle) (Note: Coaxial cables shown are illustrated shorter than those used in the test adapter.) NOTE: The metal shell of both the plug (SFP+-TPA-HCB-P) and receptacle (SFP+-TPA-MCB-R) connectors tie high-speed ground to chassis ground.
Retain the outer cardboard shipping container until the contents of the shipment have been inspected for completeness and the product has been checked mechanically and electrically. Use the foam-lined instrument-case for secure storage of the Wilder Technologies SFP+ Test Adapter when not in use.
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SFP+ Test Adapter User Manual The second example shows a SFP+-TPA-HCB-P and associated Switch Module assembly is used to test a host: In the case where the laboratory source or load is not used in the test, it must be replaced with RF terminations on each unused signal (RF terminators are optionally offered by Wilder Technologies).
The SFP+-TPA’s have Touchstone S4P files for de-embedding the electrical length and losses within the TPA up to the SFP+ connector interface pads. (Contact Wilder Technologies, support@wilder-tech.com, to obtain a copy of the S4P files.) The Touchstone S4P files enable...
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S1 are Pin-1-Off, Pin-2-Off, Pin-3-Off, Pin-4-NC.) The mating 3-position receptacle connector housings and contact receptacles for 22-30awg wire are provided with each SFP+-TPA-HCB-P Switch Module assembly, allowing the user to create custom Switch Module cables. (Molex part number 22-01-2035 for the housings and 08-55-0102 for the receptacle contacts).
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SFP+ Test Adapter User Manual Table 6. Electrical Specifications (Optional External DC Block) as Supplied by Wilder Technologies SPECIFICATION NOTES Insertion Loss (dB), at 100 kHz - 12.4 GHz 0.50 at 12.4 - 26.5 GHz 0.75 VSWR, 7kHz TO 26.5 GHz 1.35...
European Union Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment ("WEEE Directive"). As a service to our customers, Wilder Technologies is also available for managing the proper recycling and/or disposal of all Wilder Technologies products that have reached the end of their useful life.
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