763527002 Stacked SFP+ Cage Overview

The 763527002 Stacked SFP+ Cage is a right-angle, through-hole mounted connector with 320 circuits and 0.80mm pitch, designed for compact PCB layouts. Its 2-row stacked architecture (2x8 ports) significantly increases port density while maintaining optimal airflow and thermal performance.

With integrated inner lightpipes, the connector supports clear visual status indication, improving system monitoring efficiency in high-port-count environments.

Technical Specifications of 763527002 2x8 SFP+ Cage

Key Features & Benefits

1. High Port Density (2x8 Configuration)

• 16 SFP+ ports in a compact footprint
• Ideal for data center switches and aggregation devices

​

2. Enhanced EMI Shielding Design

• Integrated metal EMI gasket reduces signal interference
• Ensures stable high-speed data transmission

​

3.  Inner Lightpipe Integration

• 2 inner lightpipe ports for LED indication
• Improves network diagnostics and maintenance efficiency

​

4.  High-Speed Performance Ready

• Supports 10G/25G SFP+ applications
• Optimized for low signal loss and high reliability

5.  Robust Mechanical Design

• 100 mating cycles durability
• Secure locking mechanism for stable module retention

763527002 Drawing

763527002 Drawing - Dimension

763527002 Drawing - RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT

763527002 Drawing - DETAIL
 

Material & Plating Details of 763527002 Molex Cage

High-Quality Materials for Reliability

• Cage: Nickel Silver (0.25mm thickness)
• Housing: Glass-filled LCP (UL 94V-0, high-temperature resistant)
• Terminals: Tin Brass
• Lightpipes: Polycarbonate (clear, UL 94V-0)
• Lightpipe Housing: Zinc

Advanced Plating for Signal Integrity

• Contact Area: ≥0.76µm Gold over Nickel
• Termination: Matte Tin over Nickel
• Lightpipe Housing: Nickel over Copper plating

How to Choose the Right SFP+ Cage

When selecting an SFP+ cage, consider the following:

1. Port Density Requirements

• 2x8 stacked design is ideal for space-constrained PCBs

​

2. EMI Shielding Performance

• Choose metal gasket designs for high-frequency environments

3. Thermal & Mechanical Stability

• Ensure materials support high operating temperatures

4. Lightpipe Configuration

• Inner lightpipes are ideal for compact front panel designs

​

5. Compatibility

• Verify compatibility with standard SFP+ modules and PCB layouts