ExaMAX® backplane connector system meets industry specifications requiring higher bandwidth applications from 25Gb/s to 56Gb/s. The optimized connector design delivers superior signal integrity performance resulting in low crosstalk noise and low insertion loss while minimizing channel performance variation for every differential pair. Each signal wafer incorporates an innovative onepiece, embossed ground structure to improve crosstalk performance through 56Gb/s. The simple, functional design contributes to a verycost-effective solution.