Notebook PCs and tablets, which are densely populated with various electronic components, antennas are often mounted nearby, and MIPI signals may adversely affect the antennas. Therefore, EMC measures are very effective to prevent signal interference between them. The I-PEX ZenShield^® connector series can provide excellent EMC countermeasures.

As data rates increase, servers are using more cable assemblies. High-speed cables are the main driver, as PCBs can no longer “go the distance.” But low-speed cable assemblies continue to be important. Low-speed assemblies are still commonly used for power distribution, low-speed signals and auxiliary lines.

The I-PEX CABLINE^®-VS Micro-Coaxial Cable Connector, a VESA^® standard connector for LED backlight flat panel displays, has been widely used in the notebook PC industry for a decade. As technology advances, the need for new solutions with improved features will arise. I-PEX has several new solutions to address these needs, both today and in the future.

The I-PEX connector product lineup includes a series of connectors that employ a common design concept with multiple connection options. For PCB module products that are versatile for a variety of electronic devices, adopting a connector with a common design concept allows for the selection of multiple connection methods. As the number of PCB module connection method options increases, the markets for devices that can be targeted will also expand.　I-PEX proposes to use the common design connectors with wide range of connection method options, especially when developing highly versatile modules.

Connectors with locking functions can strengthen the mating retention force, which helps prevent disengagement of the connection. There are various types of locking methods for connectors.

ZenShield^® is the brand name for the I-PEX small connector series having high-performance EMC shielding design. ZenShield^® gives board designers more flexibility for designing the board by allowing the connectors to be placed in close proximity to sensitive subsystems, such as transmit/receive antennas, that are commonly found in high-performance wireless communication systems.