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TE 2198720-1 zSFP+ Cage Ganged (1 x 2) Connector Press-Fit Through Hole Right Angle

TE 2198720-1 zSFP+ Cage Ganged (1 x 2) Connector Press-Fit Through Hole Right Angle

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zSFP+, Cage Assembly, Data Rate (Max) 28 Gb/s, Elastomeric Gasket, EMI Enhanced, 1 x 2, None, Through Hole - Press-Fit Mount, 2 Port

F-tone Networks provides a drop-in compatible replacement for the TE Connectivity 2198720-1 zSFP+ cage assembly. It is designed for high-speed 25G/28G SFP28 pluggable transceiver fronts and is mechanically backward compatible with SFP/SFP+ MSA footprints.

The cage features a ganged 1×2 port configuration with press-fit, through-hole, right-angle termination, enabling solder-free PCB mounting and efficient belly-to-belly stacking. The housing is constructed from nickel silver with optional EMI spring fingers; an elastomeric gasket version is available for sealed applications.

Key Specifications

1.Connector style: zSFP+ cage, ganged (1×2)

2.Termination: Press-fit, through hole, right angle

3.Data rate: up to 28 Gb/s per lane (SFP28 ready, 56G capable by structure)

4.Operating temp: -55 °C to +105 °C (signal); -40 °C to +85 °C typical

5.Cage material: Nickel silver

6.Press-fit insertion force (ganged): max 54.3 N; extraction min 8.9 N; durability 100 cycles

7.Min PCB thickness: 1.50 mm single-sided; 2.25 mm (EMI spring) / 3.0 mm (gasket) belly-to-belly

8.Options: EMI shielded, light-pipe support, heat-sink ready

Applications

Data-center switches, 25G/100G Ethernet line cards, Fibre Channel HBAs, telecom access equipment, and cost-effective cross-reference replacement for TE 2198720-1 in service/spare parts BOMs.

Technical Specifications

F-tone Part Number FT-219-2198720-1 TE Part Number 2198720-1
Connector Style Cage, Ganged (1 x 2) Connector Type zSFP+
Product Status Active Mounting Type Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination Press-Fit Features EMI Shielded
Port Matrix Configuration 1x2 Ports Number of Ports 2
Number of Rear EONs per Port Column - Data Rate (Max)(Gb/s) 28
Operating Temperature Range -55 – 105°C Pluggable I/O Applications SFP+ Stacked Belly-to-Belly
Circuit Application Signal EMI Containment Feature Type Elastomeric Gasket
Included Lightpipe NO Cage Material Nickel Silver Alloy
PCB Thickness (Recommended) 3mm[.118in] Tail Length 2.05mm[.081in]

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Power and Wavelength Testing

Test the signal delivering strength and wavelength, to ensure the signal decoding capacity of the receiver, and the wavelength remains consistent from the transmitter to the receiver.

Power and Wavelength Testing

Traffic Testing

Test the bit error rate and packet loss rate, to make them meet the corresponding standards and ensure the performance of transceivers.

Traffic Testing

Optical Performance Testing

Test the transceivers' eye diagram situation, receiving sensitivity, extinction ratio, wavelength, light-emitting, light-receiving, current and voltage, to ensure the signal quality, stability and reliability of the transmission.

Optical Performance Testing

End Face Testing

Check the end face of the transceivers and keep them clean for more stable data transmission, better performance, and durability.

End Face Testing

Various Switch Tests

Every module is quality tested for compatibility in the multi-brand switches environment, guaranteeing flawless operations.

Various Switch Tests

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