SFP+ Cage, Ganged 1x2 — Press-Fit, Right-Angle, EMI Shielded
The TE Connectivity 2007263-1 is a ganged SFP+ cage in a 1 x 2 configuration — two SFP+ module ports side-by-side in a single shielded enclosure. The press-fit termination eliminates soldering: the compliant pin cold-forms into the plated through-hole, making this cage suited for high-layer-count backplane boards where rework access is limited. Right-angle mounting orients the cage parallel to the board edge so transceivers insert from the panel face. The EMI shielding is integral to the cage design — at 10 Gbps and above, the continuous ground reference around each module bleeds common-mode noise to the chassis ground plane. Tray packaging keeps the parts oriented for automated assembly.
Press-fit termination means the cage mounts without a wave solder step — the compliant pin geometry cold-forms into the plated through-hole, creating a gas-tight joint. The through-hole, right-angle mounting places the cage body flush to the board edge; the transceiver insertion axis is parallel to the PCB. The footprint requires a cutout at the board edge for the cage body and the press-fit tail pattern — confirm the plated through-hole diameter against the pin dimensions in the product drawing before layout release.
EMI Shielding and Signal Integrity Context
The EMI Shielded designation means the cage provides a continuous conductive enclosure around each SFP+ module. At 10 Gbps and higher line rates, the cage-to-chassis ground path is critical for keeping common-mode noise off the differential signal pairs. The ganged 1 x 2 format shares a common shield wall between the two ports, which reduces crosstalk between adjacent modules compared to two separate cages with a gap. The press-fit tails also serve as ground vias — the array of compliant pins ties the cage ground plane to the PCB ground with low inductance.