QSFP112 Active DAC Cable

Volex’s QSFP112 active copper Direct Attach Cable features 4 transmitting and 4 receiving 100Gbps PAM-4 channels. The cable assembly meets IEEE 802.3ck 400GBase-CR4, 200GBase-CR2 and 100GBase-CR1 specifications. The Volex QSFP112 active DAC enhances Signal Integrity severely stressed under high-speed data rate through advanced linear equalisation. The result is up to 5M reach vs. max 2M reach for the passive version and smaller cable size and higher flexibility.

As next-gen data centres deploy faster speed in a tighter space, they need high performance cables that reduce power consumption, provide reliable operation and are low cost. The Volex QSFP112 active DAC is designed to meet the next-gen data centre needs and, at less than 150mW per active channel, is a cost-effective alternative to the high-power consumption Active Optical Cable.

QSFP112 Active DAC Cable Product Highlights

  • Near zero power consumption and no heat generated
  • Complete cable assembly uniquely terminated at the factory to provide the most reliable operation
  • 100% tested for signal integrity with serial number traceability

QSFP112 Active DAC Cable Features and Specifications

Product Type QSFP112 to QSFP112 active direct attach copper cable
Conductor Treatment Laser stripped conductors
Cable Type High-speed twinax cable, 8-pair differential, 100 +/-5 ohms
Cable Colour Black
Cable Jacket PVC
Packaging PE bag
Power Supply Voltage 3.3V
Power Consumption <150mW per active channel
Temperature Range 0 – 70o C
Retention Force Minimum 90N per MSA Specification
Insertion Force Maximum 60N per MSA Specification
EEPROM Each connector module contains an EEPROM to provide product information to the host system
Cable Termination 100% factory tested including comprehensive signal integrity verification and serial number traceability using advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems
Volex reserves the right to change specifications and availability without prior notice.

QSFP112 Active DAC Cable Applications

  • Switches, Servers, Routers, Storage Arrays
  • Networking Equipment
  • Data Centres
  • Telecom Central Offices (CO)
  • Test and Measurement Equipment

Standards Compliance of QSFP112 Active DAC Cable

  • IEEE P802.3ck
  • QSFP-DD/QSFP-DD800/QSFP112 HW Rev 6.01
  • CMIS 5.1
  • SFF-8661, SFF-8679, SFF-8636EIA-364
  • UL 94, 1581, VW1, File No. E510564
  • RoHS

QSFP112 Active DAC Cable Mechanical Drawings

QSFP112 Passive DAC Cable Image

QSFP112 Active DAC Cable Product Dimensions

Volex P/N

Cable Length
(m)		 Cable Gauge (AWG) Cable OD
(mm)

DA60PDG10BA

 1.00 30 6.8
DA60PDG15BA 1.50 30

6.8

DA60PDG20BA

 2.00 30 6.8
DA60PDG25BA 2.50 30

6.8

DA60PDG30BA

 3.00 30 6.8
DA68PDG35BA 3.50 28

7.9

DA68PDG40BA

 4.00 28 7.9
DA66PDG45BA 4.50 26

8.5
DA66PDG50BA 5.00 26

8.5

1-5m lengths available with 26-30 AWG conductor sizes to achieve maximum performance. Options Available:

  • Low Smoke, Zero Halogen (LSZH) jackets
  • Custom colours for pull tab
  • Custom EEPROM mapping

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