Technical Reference · I-PEX-CABLINE
I-PEX CABLINE Compatible Interface
Micro-Coax Harnesses for Exact I-PEX CABLINE Mating Sets
Choose one series and freeze both full part numbers, wire support, mating geometry, lock, and route
CABLINE is an I-PEX connector portfolio, not one interchangeable interface. EDPcable reviews compatible harnesses against the exact series, complete receptacle and cable-plug codes, pitch, positions, supported cable type, mating direction and height, lock, pin map, shield and ground allocation, route, and product revision. Catalog performance remains a selection input until the released project channel is tested.
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CABLINE Series Selection Inputs
Use this page when the BOM already names an I-PEX CABLINE family. The current connector matrix and exact series documents must then resolve the mating pair, cable support, geometry, positions, lock, and applicable test conditions.
| NO | Review Item | Typical Range or Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Page Type | Connector-system-led compatible harness definition; not an I-PEX brand or authorization page |
| 02 | Typical Interface | One named CABLINE series with complete manufacturer-listed receptacle and cable-plug ordering codes |
| 03 | Typical Programs | Display, camera, medical imaging, AR/VR, UAV, and compact high-speed routes whose BOM specifies the exact pair |
| 04 | Key Inputs | Series, both full codes and suffixes, positions, pitch, cable type and AWG, mating geometry, lock, pin map, shield, and route |
| 05 | Boundary Risk | Adjacent CABLINE families or suffixes can change footprint, pitch, wire support, height, direction, shell, lock, and test conditions |
| 06 | Release Basis | Current I-PEX matrix and series data, customer drawing and BOM, installed-fit sample, channel test, and revision scope |
Compatibility Review Inputs
Use these items as first-round review inputs so the discussion does not rely on the page label alone.
Provide exact series, receptacle and cable-plug codes, suffixes, positions, drawings, and current I-PEX mating reference.
Provide supported cable type and AWG, pin and ground map, protocol, channel target, shielding, and termination definition.
Provide mating direction and height, lock access, cable exit, first bend, retention, service space, and route drawing.
State sample, pilot, and production quantities, target dates, device revisions, and permitted substitution scope.
Define continuity, fit, termination inspection, TDR, eye, or system-test setup, limits, sample plan, and report format.
Customer Pain Points
CABLINE-compatible micro-coax projects often sound straightforward once the product or route category is known. In real RFQ and sample work, delays usually appear in route fit, structure judgement, and revision control rather than in the label alone.
| NO | Customer Pain Point | Typical Risk | What Needs Early Confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Product design issues | The connector path, structure, or local fit still does not truly match the CABLINE-compatible micro-coax build, so the sample becomes only a temporary reference | Connector references, route path, structure boundaries, and installation space |
| 02 | Product quality issues | Execution, local fit, or batch consistency drifts across repeated CABLINE-compatible micro-coax builds | Structure definition, quality focus, and revision linkage |
| 03 | After-sales issues | It becomes difficult to tell whether the issue came from structure, revision, or installed conditions | Drawing files, sample approval records, batch labels, and shipment records |
| 04 | Complaint-handling issues | Revision boundaries are unclear, so issue tracing stays slow | Revision confirmation, batch correspondence, and inspection records |
| 05 | Pricing issues | A broad request turns into repeated pricing changes once real fit constraints surface | Structure complexity, material expectations, quantity, and delivery boundaries |
Product Applications
This route is not only a category label. In practice, CABLINE-compatible micro-coax work usually appears in device programs where fit, route logic, and revision scope all matter. The scenes below are the most common application contexts.
| NO | Application Scene | Scene Focus | Typical Concerns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Near-eye display modules | fine-pitch connector matching in compact display routes | mating side, suffix, route space, and released scope |
| 02 | Camera or imaging modules | small connector systems with controlled micro-coax exits | wire gauge, first-turn clearance, and retention points |
| 03 | Medical imaging routes | connector-led precision routing with record discipline | sample approval, inspection output, and version correspondence |
| 04 | UAV and compact vision systems | lightweight connector-system review in space-limited hardware | vibration context, shielding notes, and local fit |
| 05 | Replacement programs | matching legacy CABLINE-style parts to the active platform | old-part boundary, mating confirmation, and issue tracing |
Application Scene Visuals
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Near-eye display module line-art with a fine-pitch board connector matched to a compact micro-coax display route, mating side and route space
Camera and imaging module line-art with a small connector system and controlled micro-coax exits, wire gauge and retention points
Medical imaging route review with connector-led micro-coax routing and inspection records
UAV and compact vision system line-art with a lightweight connector-system micro-coax harness in space-limited hardware
Replacement-program comparison line-art matching a legacy cabline-style micro-coax part to an active-platform part
I-PEX CABLINE Series Selection Matrix
CABLINE is a portfolio rather than one interchangeable connector. The harness definition must name the series, complete part numbers, pitch, positions, cable type, mating direction, lock, and approved signal assignment.
| NO | Selection Field | Project Decision | Release Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Series | VS, CA, UM, SS, CX, or another named family | No cross-series assumptions |
| 02 | Mating pair | Complete receptacle and cable-plug part numbers | Manufacturer-listed compatibility |
| 03 | Contact pitch | Use the value for the selected CABLINE series | Exact series page or drawing |
| 04 | Position count | Allocate signal, ground, control, and power contacts | Approved pin map |
| 05 | Cable type | Micro-coax, twinax, discrete wire, or supported FPC option | Series-specific cable range |
| 06 | Mating geometry | Horizontal or vertical direction and mated height | Installed section drawing |
| 07 | Lock structure | Mechanical cover, auto-lock, or series-defined retention | Handling and access instruction |
| 08 | Channel target | Protocol, data rate, impedance, and lane definition | Project SI plan, not series name |
First-Party Engineering References
- I-PEX common connector design concept
Separates the 0.5 mm VS and 0.4 mm CA footprints, cable options, and full-shield variants.
- I-PEX CABLINE-CA II
Provides CA II pitch, pin, mating, cable, current, temperature, and downloadable part data.
- I-PEX micro-coax and twinax connector matrix
Primary portfolio comparison for CABLINE series geometry, pitch, positions, wire range, and mating direction; exact series documents remain controlling.
CABLINE Compatibility Failure Modes
A familiar CABLINE name can hide a different footprint, lock, cable range, or mating direction. Compatibility review therefore stops at the complete part number and its current manufacturer documents.
| NO | Failure Mode | Compatibility Error | Prevention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Near-match pair | Plug and receptacle belong to adjacent CABLINE families | Validate both exact part numbers |
| 02 | Wrong cable range | Selected AWG or cable type is unsupported | Use the series termination table |
| 03 | Height interference | Correct pitch but wrong mated geometry | Check stack-up in enclosure section |
| 04 | Lock inaccessible | Device wall blocks required mating or release motion | Review handling clearance before tooling |
| 05 | Ground-pattern change | Variant substitution alters shell or ground contacts | Re-release pin and shielding definition |
| 06 | Unsupported data-rate claim | Catalog test condition differs from actual harness | Validate complete project channel |
CABLINE Harness Release Verification
Release evidence connects original manufacturer identity to the terminated harness and installed channel. Catalog performance remains a selection input until the project configuration is tested.
| NO | Verification Item | Method | Release Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Manufacturer identity | Match labels and part markings to approved BOM | Incoming inspection record |
| 02 | Mating compatibility | Controlled mate with approved board receptacle | Fit and lock confirmation |
| 03 | Cable termination | Magnified conductor, dielectric, and shield review | First-article images or checklist |
| 04 | Pin assignment | Continuity and short test against released netlist | Electrical test result |
| 05 | Installed geometry | Check height, exit, bend, and service access | Device-fit approval |
| 06 | Signal integrity | Run the approved TDR, eye-diagram, or system test for the released CABLINE pair, cable construction, lane map, and length | Record fixture or endpoints, reference planes, data rate and pattern, environment, measured result, and pass limits |
| 07 | Substitution | Repeat compatibility and channel risk review | Approved change record |
Engineering Capability
Engineering value in a CABLINE-compatible micro-coax page comes from identifying the exact CABLINE subseries, complete mating part numbers, pin count, pitch, wire gauge, and mating direction before route review and release. Cross-family engineering review, drawing control, and documentation practice are covered in the Related Capability Pages below.
Engineering Capability
Review the exact CABLINE subseries, both mating references, pin count, pitch, supported AWG, shielding, route path, and local fit together.
Quality and Verification Highlights
Watch local-fit zones, connector exits, and route transitions specific to CABLINE-compatible micro-coax installs.
Evidence Chain
Mating-part and suffix confirmation
Fix the complete connector references, mating side, suffix, and active revision boundary as the sample-review basis.
Wire-gauge and route review
Record the supported wire gauge, shielding, bend zones, and local-space limits so the sample remains aligned with the installed conditions.
Sample and batch traceability
Keep sample approval, shipment labels, and batch files tied to the same released connector and route version.
Files and Batch Support
CABLINE-compatible micro-coax work has its own document layer around route and fitting boundaries. Cross-family file control, batch traceability, and certification practice are summarised in the Related Capability Pages.
CABLINE-compatible micro-coax route and fitting-boundary records
Capture the route path, local fit, and installation-space limits that are specific to the CABLINE-compatible micro-coax build so later structural differences can be traced back to the right layer of change.
Certifications / Records Visuals
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Incoming and first-article connector inspection bench for a CABLINE-compatible micro-coax program with microscope, inspection jig, and records
Lot-traceability staging area for CABLINE-compatible micro-coax harnesses with ESD trays and batch identification
Micro-coaxial batch traceability archive with fine connector lot labels and cable sample visible
Micro-coaxial released-sample approval folder beside shielded harness and compact module mockup
FAQ
Can you build micro-coax assemblies compatible with I-PEX CABLINE connector systems?
Yes. We can review and manufacture compatible cable assemblies when the customer provides the connector reference, mating side, route context, and release boundary. This does not imply official I-PEX authorization.
Is a CABLINE series name enough for quotation?
It is enough for initial discussion, but accurate quotation usually requires suffix, mating side, wire gauge, length, shielding requirement, and quantity.
How is the connector-system direction different from the 0.25mm-pitch direction?
The connector-system direction is led by mating, suffix, and version boundaries. The 0.25mm-pitch direction is led by pitch, wire gauge, and dense-route fit. Many projects need both views during review.
Can you copy an existing CABLINE-style legacy part?
We can start from a legacy part, but the current mating, suffix, exit direction, and platform revision still need confirmation before release.
Can you provide official connector-brand authorization files?
No official authorization or distribution claim is made unless separate reviewable documents support it. Final material sourcing and assembly definition follow the customer BOM, confirmed drawing, and agreed project files.
Trademark and Brand Notice
I-PEX and CABLINE are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner. These names identify connector systems that may appear in customer drawings, BOMs, samples, or interface requirements. EDPcable provides independently designed and manufactured compatible cable assembly support and does not claim agency, authorization, distribution rights, or official affiliation with I-PEX Inc. unless supported by separate reviewable documents.