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High-Speed Copper Transceivers & Modules

Methode's dataMate™ high performance SFP, SFP+, XFP and X2 pluggable products achieve data transfer rates rivaling fiber-optic speeds while utilizing existing copper infrastructure and switch equipment. Offerings include transceivers, loopbacks and direct attached transceiver cable assemblies, which can be customized according to application need.

Copper Expertise	Custom Solutions	Cost Effective	Flexibility
Methode developed the world's first copper 1 GB and 10 GB small form pluggable transceivers, saving users as much as $200 per port compared to optical options and establishing Methode as the copper expert in the data communications industry. dataMate™ High-Speed Copper Transceivers Using our extensive experience in interconnects and miniaturization electronics, Methode designed and produced the first copper SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) transceiver. Methode's custom solutions for brand protection programming and private labeling are supported by knowledgeable staff and quick service. Methode's copper solutions typically provide savings of 50% or more compared to optical alternatives for short-range requirements. Copper solutions allow switch makers to utilize open architecture and give end users the choice between expandable copper or optical products.

High-Speed Copper & Module Solutions

The dataMate line of copper-based products provides easy and reliable interconnect capabilities for high performance network communications platforms.

Copper Transceivers

Take advantage of existing copper cabling infrastructure by using high-speed pluggable copper transceivers that allow for open architecture interface management.

HOW WE CUSTOMIZE

Custom labeling and programming are available.

Loopbacks

Use dataMate's copper solution to replace optical loopback products at half the price without sacrificing quality. The robust design allows up to 500 insertions per unit without degradation in performance and supports both copper and optical testing needs. NEW! QSFP+ and CXP Loopbacks.

HOW WE CUSTOMIZE

Custom labeling is available.

Smart Direct Attached Cables (DAC)

Save $200 per port by using Smart Direct Attached Cables over traditional optical transceivers and fiber patch cords. Methode's DAC copper patch cordshardwired into pluggable transceivers yield power savings and support distances up to 20 meters. NEW! QSFP+ to QSFP+ and QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ DAC.