{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"2227224-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"2227224-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2227224-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/2227224-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity ZQSFP+ receptacle with ganged 2x1 cage, 76 (38x2) positions, press-fit through-hole right-angle, gold 30.0µin contact finish, EMI shielded with light pipe, tray package.","salesMarkdown":"## ZQSFP+ Ganged Cage Receptacle for 400G/QSFP28 Line Cards It is the board-side interconnect for QSFP28 and 400G optical modules in switch and router line cards, where the press-fit termination eliminates solder and supports backplane assembly. The cage integrates EMI shielding and a light pipe for port status indication, saving separate component placement. ## Press-Fit Termination and Board Mounting Press-fit compliant-pin termination means the receptacle is pressed into plated through-holes without solder — the interference fit creates a gas-tight joint. This is standard for backplane and mid-plane assemblies where rework access is limited and solderless assembly improves reliability. This plating grade is specified for the high mating-cycle duty of faceplate ports — field-swapped modules, test fixtures, and lab reconfiguration — where tin plating would fret and oxidise after a few hundred cycles. ## Module Compatibility: ZQSFP+ vs QSFP+ and QSFP28 The ZQSFP+ connector interface is the same mechanical footprint as QSFP+ — the 76-position (38 x 2) pinout matches the MSA-defined module edge. The difference is in the cage thermal management: ZQSFP+ cages are designed for the higher power dissipation of 400G modules, with improved airflow and heat sink interfaces. A QSFP+ module will mate electrically, but the thermal design of the cage must be verified for the module's power envelope.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 2227224-3 ZQSFP+ Receptacle, 76-Pos","metaDescription":"TE 2227224-3 ZQSFP+ receptacle with ganged 2x1 cage, 76 (38x2) positions, press-fit, gold 30.0µin. Active production, sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Pluggable Terminal Blocks"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Series":"-","Package":"Tray","Features":"EMI Shielded, Light Pipe","Termination":"Press-Fit","Mounting Type":"Through Hole, Right Angle","Connector Type":"ZQSFP+","Contact Finish":"Gold","Product Status":"Active","Connector Style":"Receptacle with Cage, Ganged (2x1)","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"2227224","Number of Positions":"76 (38 x 2)","Contact Finish Thickness":"30.0µin (0.76µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$38.9506","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/607a4ba5a1a66a5d2d39d95c73bdbc4e.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/2227224-3/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is 2227224-3 compatible with 400G modules?","answer":"Yes, the 2227224-3 is a ZQSFP+ receptacle designed for 400G modules. The 76-position (38 x 2) pinout matches the QSFP-DD and OSFP MSA interface, and the ganged cage includes thermal management features for higher-power optics."},{"question":"Is 2227224-3 compatible with QSFP28 modules?","answer":"Yes, QSFP28 modules will mate electrically with the ZQSFP+ receptacle — the 76-position pinout is backward-compatible. However, the cage thermal design is optimised for 400G modules; verify the module's power dissipation against the cage's airflow rating."},{"question":"What is the difference between ZQSFP+ and QSFP+?","answer":"ZQSFP+ uses the same 76-position (38 x 2) electrical interface as QSFP+ but with a redesigned cage for higher thermal loads — 400G modules dissipate more heat than 40G/100G QSFP+ modules. The connector pinout is identical, so modules are mechanically interchangeable, but the cage thermal performance differs."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2227224-3","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2227224-3 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T18:04:01.345Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T18:04:01.345Z","indexable":true}}