Rapide Series DAC

High-speed, High-performance

Pactech’s Rapide DAC Cable Series offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-speed copper Ethernet interconnect solutions for switches, servers, and storage in data center deployments:

No crosstalk and source jitter, and extremely low insertion loss
Proprietary PCB termination technology for superior impedance and crosstalk control
Patented latching mechanism for easy engagement and disengagement
Small bend radius for higher density bundling
360° shielding for superior EMI/EMC performance
Smallest die-cast back shell in the market for space-saving easier management
Robust pull tab and strain relief system against mechanical stress
High performance with a rich set of test data

Rapide ll™ DAC - Modular Automation: Industry-First 10G/25G/40G/100G/200G/400G Production Automation

Support elastic manufacturing & production

Industry-first 10G/25G/40G/100G/200G/400G full automated production enabling 200 Units/hour
- Modular for internal/external high-speed cable
- Compatible with multiple bulk cable technologies and break-out cable production
- Forward compatible with 200G/400G
- Supports up to 72pin simultaneous soldering

Elastic production capable with combination of semi-automation and automation

Customization / OEM capabilities

Modular Automation

Technology & Quality Innovation

Production Design

Design innovation
- 10G+25G/40G+100G shared design
- Multiple twin-ax structure shared design
Bulk cable technology innovation
- 10G/40G processing for 25G/100G/200G/400G
Processing
- Low-temperature soldering
Modular automation
- Modulated automated 40G/100G/200G production system for 200 units/hour
Supply chain integration and risk management
- Dual-sourcing for key components

Competitive Advantages in Cost & Technology

Streamlined and risk-managed supply chain
- Reduction and consolidation in part number and SKU management
- Minimized risks compared to vertically integrated solution suppliers
Cost-reduction by increasing the Throughput & Productivity in the industry
- Cost-efficient by closing the cost gap of 25G/100G and 10G/40G

Lightest and Thinnest 10G/40G Passive DAC for 3.5m - 10m

Length	Pactech (AWG)	Market (AWG)	Notes
0.25 – 3.5m	30AWG	30AWG
3.5m - 7.0m	30AWG	26-24AWG	Lightest and thinnest for 3.5-7.0m
5.5m - 7.0m	28AWG	24AWG	Lightest and thinnest passive cable for 5-7m

The Benefits

30-50% reduction in size and weight - cost saving in packaging & shipping
Raw material cost-saving up to 10%
Improved field installation efficiency for less weight and size
Improved field failure prevention for less weight and size (improved flexibility)

Industry Hi-Consistency / Highest FPY (First Pass Yield) for 25G/100G

	Pactech Semi-auto Production Line	Efficiency / Shorter Lead time (Compare to Market Semi-auto Production Line)
SFP28 / SFP56	< 15 operating stations	1.5x hourly throughput
QSFP28 / QSFP56	< 15 operating stations	1.5x hourly throughput
Internal SAS/PCIe or Custom cable	< 10 operating stations	1.5x hourly throughput
In-line SI testing	X16 switch	2x in testing efficiency
In-line EEPROM programming	X8 programmer with self-check function	4x in programming efficiency

Design innovation: dual-drain + shared PCB for 10- 25-56G

CUSTOM DUAL-DRAIN TWINAX CABLE

Dual-drain guarantees balanced signal thru discontinuities
Foaming technology for reduced loss and Dk
10G/40G processing for 25G/100G – proven maturity and consistency

MULTI-WIRE COMPATIBLE WITH UNIFIED DESIGN & PROCESSING

Supports dual-drain/single-drain

SHARED PCB DESIGN FOR 10G-25G-56G & 40G-100G-200G

Shared 10G/40G & 25G/100G PCB & 56G/200G PAM4 (No exotic substrate)
Full compatibility with single-drain & dual-drain twinax cable
Enhanced grounding to minimize the EMI risks

Processing & manufacturing innovation

Processing: low-temperature soldering and termination

Minimize the insulation shrinking and damage risks
Unified processing for multiple product lines improves the FPY up to 20% comparing to industry technology leaders in 25G/100G