I-PEX 82987-100B-01-D CABLINE®-CA 40AWG/50Ω series ultra-thin coaxial cable assembly alternative

TI industrial vision is continuously upgraded, with ultra-fine coaxial cables becoming an important choice for high-speed internal connections.

In industrial automation, machine vision, intelligent detection, and AI vision equipment, TI (Texas Instruments) related processing and interface solutions often need to work in coordination with hardware such as image acquisition, camera modules, and vision processing boards. With the development of industrial cameras towards higher resolution, higher frame rate, multi-channel, and intelligent vision, the amount of data that needs to be transmitted internally continues to increase. The connection cables not only need to complete signal connections but also need to consider high-speed signal integrity, EMI interference control, structural space, and long-term operation reliability. The ultra-fine coaxial cable uses a coaxial transmission method composed of a central conductor, insulating layer, shielding layer, and external structure, which can provide a relatively stable impedance environment in high-speed signal applications. It also has the characteristics of small wire diameter and high wiring density. The I-PEX CABLINE®-CA series adopts a 0.4mm contact pitch, horizontal insertion structure, and is equipped with mechanical lock, shielding, and multi-point grounding design. The official material positioning of the application direction includes industrial cameras, AI vision equipment, and machine vision systems. Therefore, in the high-speed connection design of TI industrial vision-related equipment, ultra-fine coaxial cables can become a worthwhile consideration for engineers when performing high-density wiring and high-speed signal connections.

I-PEX 82987-100B-01-D: 60Pin, AWG#40, provides a compact connection for high-density vision systems
The product number/model of the ultra-fine coaxial cable assembly introduced this time is I-PEX 82987-100B-01-D, corresponding to CABLINE®-CA 60P HARNESS, using 60Pin Micro-Coaxial Cable, AWG#40, 50Ω specification, cable assembly length of 200.0±5.0mm, Pin Assignment of 1-1, that is, the two ends correspond to Pin for direct connection. In terms of the wire end connector, the connector model used by this product is 20634-160T-02, which can be matched with wire specifications of AWG#40. For engineers, the 60Pin and 0.4mm Pitch high-density connection structure can help to realize multi-channel signal wiring within limited space for the equipment, while the AWG#40 ultra-fine coaxial cable can reduce the space occupied by the cable assembly inside the equipment; for purchasing personnel, the core information that must be checked during supplier inquiry, specification confirmation, and alternative selection are 82987-100B-01-D, 20634-160T-02, AWG#40, 60Pin, 200mm, and 1-1 wire sequence. The official data of CABLINE®-CA indicates that this series supports AWG36, AWG38, AWG40, AWG42, and AWG44 Micro-Coaxial Cable specifications, and provides various versions from 10Pin to 60Pin.
The performance of extremely thin coaxial cables in TI industrial vision: balancing high-speed transmission, anti-interference, and spatial layout
For industrial vision equipment adopting TI-related vision processing solutions, the actual value of extremely fine coaxial cables can be understood from four engineering dimensions: "signal, interference, space, and reliability." Firstly, the CABLINE®-CA is aimed at high-speed signal connections, with the reference capability given in the data reaching up to 32Gbps/Lane PAM4, and covering high-speed interface applications such as USB4, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, eDP, and MIPI; secondly, its shielding structure and multi-point grounding design are conducive to reducing EMI interference and high-speed signal crosstalk; thirdly, the 0.4mm pitch, horizontal insertion, and approximately 1.0±0.1mm mating height make the connector suitable for internal layouts of equipment with limited space; finally, the Mechanical Lock mechanical lock ensures that the connector is locked after complete insertion, helping to reduce the risk of loosening due to vibration or assembly. For TI industrial vision equipment engineers, this means that during the internal connection design between camera modules, vision processing boards, high-speed interfaces, and main control circuits, high-density wiring and high-speed signal connection requirements can be balanced by using extremely fine coaxial cables; however, for a specific TI chip, Camera interface, or vision system, the ultimate supported signal rate should still be determined based on actual protocols, PCB routing, cable length, connector combinations, and SI test results, and not solely on the theoretical reference rate of the connector.
Selection and compatibility with alternative solutions reference and suggestions: Do not just look at the pin count; also check the connector, AWG, and wire sequence.

If engineers or purchasing personnel need to find a domestic compatible substitute for I-PEX 82987-100B-01-D, it is recommended to first confirm the specifications based on the complete product part number/model, rather than simply searching for "60Pin ultra-thin coaxial cable assembly". The key matching relationships for this product are 60Pin + AWG#40 + 50Ω + 200mm±5mm + 1-1 Pin Assignment + 20634-160T-02. Any change in these may affect the actual substitution result. Special attention should be paid to the difference between 1-1 wire sequence and 1-N wire sequence, and the connector model 20634-160T-02 at the cable end and its AWG#40 compatibility requirements should be confirmed, as well as further verification of connector size, mating structure, shielding method, terminal fixation, cable bend area, and high-speed signal integrity. In the CABLINE®-CA official model data, the 60Pin 1-1 cable assembly also includes 82986 with a length of 100mm and 82988 with a length of 300mm, so different lengths correspond to different product models, and it cannot be determined solely by the series name whether it can be directly replaced. Our company focuses on the production and manufacturing of ultra-thin coaxial cable assemblies and can carry out compatible development based on customer equipment structure, connector matching, cable specifications, Pin quantity, length, and wire sequence requirements. Our company can provide I-PEX 82987-100B-01-D compatible substitute cable assembly solutions and offer domestic substitute cable assembly options for customers of TI industrial vision, machine vision, industrial cameras, and other high-speed electronic equipment.

Make ultra-fine coaxial cable束 better serve the high-speed connection needs of TI industrial vision
I-PEX 82987-100B-01-D is a 60Pin ultra-thin coaxial cable assembly with CABLINE®-CA as the connection platform. Its core configuration is AWG#40, 50Ω, 200mm±5mm, 1-1 straight-through wiring sequence, and the cable end connector model is 20634-160T-02, compatible with AWG#40 wire specifications. From the engineering requirements of TI industrial vision applications, ultra-thin coaxial cables can achieve a good balance between high-speed signal connections, EMI control, high-density wiring, and equipment internal space utilization, especially suitable for scenarios such as industrial cameras, machine vision, and AI vision equipment that have higher requirements for internal high-speed connections. For engineers, when selecting, it is important to focus on the overall matching of connectors, cables, impedance, Pin definition, length, and SI performance; for purchasing personnel, clear product number/model and key specifications of ultra-thin coaxial cable assemblies should be used as the basis for domestic substitution and supplier selection. I am from 3W Electronic Components Network, a long-standing company focusing on the production and development of high-speed transmission ultra-thin coaxial cable assemblies and precision connectors, and can provide stable and reliable alternative solutions. For more details, please contact Manager Zhang at 18913228573 (WeChat number). Relying on our production capabilities of ultra-thin coaxial cable assemblies, our company can carry out compatible alternative development around the I-PEX CABLINE®-CA series and provide customers with a complete solution for ultra-thin coaxial cable assemblies from sample verification to mass production.