"Antenna-to-bits" simplifies describing complex RF signal chains. Yet real-world RF signal chain development is not simple. This is especially true in mmWave and microwave bands. In Samtec's world, that usually covers 18 - 110 GHz frequency ranges. Emerging antenna-to-bits architectures in 5G, Radar, EW, SATCOM, and instrumentation applications necessitate careful design tradeoffs due to the sensitive nature of mmWave bands. RF system designers are challenged to … [Read more...]
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A Winning Combo: Otava RF Switches and Filters & Samtec Precision RF Connectors
RF and wireless connectivity make the world go round. Consumers think nothing of the technical wizardry keeping wireless networks running smoothly. Active antennas, towers, base stations, network equipment and other devices interoperate offering the services defining daily life. However, dig a layer deeper. The network equipment can't work without the latest RF components. Whether upconverters, downconverters, ADCs, DACs, switches, filters or interconnect, high-performance RF components … [Read more...]
Otava Beamformer Technology Covers 24-40 GHz
Samtec, Otava, Rohde & Schwarz, and Avnet joined forces at IMS 2021 with a live demonstration of Otava’s OTBF 103 Wideband Beamformer IC Evaluation Kit. The Otava Beamformer IC covers 24 – 40 GHz. The wide bandwidth of the IC encompasses multiple 5G FR2 mmW bands, and also has applications in the Defense, SATCOM, and Instrumentation market spaces. The flexible design of the beamformer allows its performance to adapt to required specifications for these intended applications. The … [Read more...]
Samtec, Otava and Avnet Optimize the mmWave RF Signal Path
mmWave applications are all the rage. Why? Simply put, the 5G tidal wave is coming. Also, ADAS systems use 24 GHz for SRR applications and 77 GHz for LRR applications. Obviously, the world needs mmWave tech! Traditional mmWave technology spans the 30 - 300 GHz frequency range. Samtec defines mmWave technology as 18 - 110 GHz across our Precision RF portfolio of full cable assemblies, cable connectors, and board-level interconnects. High frequencies challenge designers like never before. … [Read more...]
Wideband 24-30 GHz Phased Array Antenna Module Demonstrates Excellent 5G Comms Link
Wideband 24-30 GHz 5G mmWave capabilities are showcased in this demo by establishing an over-the-air (OTA) communication link between two Phased Array Antenna Modules, or PAAMs. Samtec's Jim Alexander walks us through one of several live product demonstrations from IMS 2023. This one is presented with our friends at Otava, Rohde and Schwarz, Taoglas, and Avnet. The modulated 5G FR2 signal is generated using a Rohde & Schwarz SMW200A vector signal generator which is sent to the … [Read more...]
IMS 2023: New Samtec Products, Technologies
The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is a week dedicated to all things microwave and RF. Samtec is looking forward to presenting our newest microwave/millimeter wave connector products, and showcasing new technologies in live demonstrations. It's all at the Samtec booth (# 2627). Or, if you're not able to make it to the show, check out the preview below. New Samtec Microwave, mmWave Products Samtec is showcasing many new microwave/mmWave connector products in our booth. Among them … [Read more...]
Samtec and Partners Present Industry Workshop at IMS 2023
May The Fourth Be With You! It's always my goal to write the Samtec blog on May 4, but it doesn't always work that way. Force ghosts, Mando, Grogu, and old-school Bib Fortuna, Star Wars (and other sci-fi movies) make me think about what's possible. Who'd ever think we'd have such global connectivity? In Star Wars, if you were out of communications range, a droid would just boost power. That's what Obi-Wan Kenobi asked R4-P17 ("R4" for short) to do when they were on Geonosis in Star Wars: … [Read more...]
IMS 2022: New Technology, Millimeter Wave Connectors, and RF Launches
IMS 2022 is a week dedicated to all things microwave and RF. It’s the premier event where thousands of RF and microwave professionals will gather this June for networking, education, and to visit the exhibition. Samtec is looking forward to presenting our newest microwave / millimeter wave connector products, as well as showcasing some new technologies and applications in five live demonstrations and static displays. Microwave, Millimeter Wave Products Samtec designs and manufactures … [Read more...]
The Most Important Connector Blogs of 2021
This week marks a historical milestone. In 1987 the first female artist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Granted, this milestone isn't of lasting significance to mankind like a revloutionary technology or a treatment for a dangerous medical condition, but it is newsworthy to some of us. By the way, the honor goes to Aretha Franklin. Some of my favorite Aretha songs include "I Never Loved A Man The Way That I Love You" and "Think," the latter being my personal favorite. Her … [Read more...]
New Waveguide Technology Proof-of-Concept Demonstration At IMS 2021
Samtec presented a proof-of-concept demonstration of our new waveguide technology at IMS 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. In this video, filmed at the show, Mike Dunne, Samtec's Director of RF Business Development, gives us an update on the new technology and walks us through the demonstration. Although it's still in development, the demo garnered plenty of attention, and piqued a lot imaginations. With Vubiq and Analog Devices, this proof-of-concept demonstration shows our high-frequency micro … [Read more...]