High performance stacked connector

Apparatus comprising:

• a cage comprising:
• opposing conductive sidewalls and a top wall between the opposing sidewalls;
• a first channel comprising a first opening configured to receive a transceiver;
• a second channel adjacent the first channel, the second channel comprising at least one second opening configured to enable air to flow into the second channel;
• and
• a connector comprising a port aligned with the first channel, the connector comprising a housing;
• wherein:
• the first channel extends in a first direction from the first opening to the port of the connector;
• the second channel extends in the first direction;
• and
• the housing comprises a diverter aligned with the second channel, wherein the diverter is configured to divert air flowing in the first direction towards at least one sidewall of the cage.

An electronic system comprising:

• an enclosure having a panel with at least one opening therethrough;
• a printed circuit board within the enclosure;
• a cage mounted to the printed circuit board;
• and,
• at least one fan positioned to cause air to flow over the cage, wherein:
• the cage comprises a first channel, a second channel and a third channel having ends exposed in the opening;
• the second channel is between the first channel and the third channel;
• the second channel is elongated along a first direction;
• a first end of the second channel comprises at least one opening configured to allow air to flow therethrough;
• the second channel comprises a second end, offset from the first end in the first direction;
• and
• the electronic system further comprises a diverter disposed at the second end of the second channel, the diverter comprising a first surface not normal to the first direction.