The 2016 PCB System Forum is one day of technical sessions for PCB Designers. No matter the software tool you use, the Mentor PCB System Forums spans the entire design flow. Presented in cities around the world, this free event delivers design know-how, tips, and tricks that will help your engineering organization become significantly more productive and efficient regardless of which design tools you currently use. Who Should Attend: Electrical Engineers and Managers PCB Designers … [Read more...]
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Samtec and One Stop Systems Help Detect Gravity Waves
The scientific community recently was abuzz as the existence of gravitational waves has been confirmed. Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitation waves 100 years ago with his general theory of relativity. Do you still remember E=mc2? You better! Gravitation waves are ripples in the spacetime continuum that provide scientists with details about this history of the cosmos. They are produced by cosmic events such as the combining of two black holes. While … [Read more...]
Your “Tech Specs” Pages Just Got a Major Upgrade
The web team at Samtec has just completed its most recent major release, which is one we've been waiting to bring you for quite some time. This comes to you in the form of a new "Technical Specifications" page, which is the heart and soul of product research on Samtec.com. On this page, you can perform research on a series level (QSE, TSW, SEAF, etc) by accessing various types of product documentation without the need for a login (yes, even real-time 3D models). Across hundreds of … [Read more...]
Samtec Exhibits at OFC ’16 in Anaheim, CA
One of the biggest tradeshows in the optical world is OFC. At this year’s event in Anaheim, Samtec will be exhibiting a variety of mid-board and panel-mount optical systems. Samtec’s optical and signal integrity expertise enables systems designs with maximum density, minimal cost and performance optimization, while offering a path to 56 Gbps and beyond. Of several products being featured at OFC this year, the FireFly™ Micro FlyOver System™, which enables chip-to-chip, … [Read more...]
Samtec Enables Channel Confidence with Channelyzer™
As data rates continually increase in many applications, signal integrity simulation and analysis are required to optimize the high-speed serial channel. Several design considerations are driven by signal integrity concerns. Connector selection drives performance.PCB design decisions (placement, routing, material selection, trace lengths, impedance matching, etc.) can enhance or adversely affect the performance of the high-speed serial channel.Routing breakout from the connector is often … [Read more...]
There Are No Stupid Questions – Interconnect Test Report Frequently Asked Questions
Samtec provides a wide variety of test data for nearly every product we offer. Our goal is to provide thorough, straight-forward, easy-to-access data so you can choose the best product for your application. We field countless questions about interpreting data in test reports. I asked Mark Shireman from our Engineering Support Group to list five common questions we receive about our interconnect test reports. In addition, he provides a few tips and comments to help interpret … [Read more...]
Microwave Interconnect Testing For 12G SDI Applications
Samtec and Teraspeed Consulting presented several papers at DesignCon 2016. Samtec’s Jim Nadolny (Samtec’s Signal Integrity and EMI Engineer), Keysight Technology’s OJ Danzy (Application Engineer), and Imagine Communications' Boris Nevelev presented “Microwave Interconnect Testing For 12G SDI Applications.” SMPTE ST 2082-1:2015 is the current standard for high speed digital video and requires testing to 12 GHz for video connectors. Off the shelf test solutions exist for some types of … [Read more...]
Samtec: Not Just Connectors Anymore, Design Solutions From Silicon-to-Silicon
Our blog readers quickly realize that we at Samtec do not view ourselves as another connector company. We are extremely proud of our humble beginnings as we enter our 40th year of business. Our legacy in Flexible Stacking and Micro/Rugged components and cables forms the basis of who we are. Our customers depend on our Sudden Service® to minimize risk in prototype and production supply chains. Additionally, our Free Sample Programs support OEMs, ODMs, academia, makers and hobbyists … [Read more...]
OFC Show
OFC is the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals. OFC offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends and technology advances affecting the industry. Visit Samtec at OFC at booth # 2367 to see a system level demonstration of high speed signal transfer rates at 28Gbps, FireFly™ high speed optical links at 28 Gbps, and signal quality performance of ExaMAX® backplane … [Read more...]
VITA 42 XMC Keeps on Truckin’
Data. Data. Data. It seems like we can’t get enough. 28 Gbps, 56 Gbps, and 112 Gbps serial channel data rates are standard or roadmap options for semiconductor, connector and optical module manufacturers. It’s almost like you need a Bugatti Veyron or Lamborghini Murcielago to get to the drug store in under 3.0 seconds for some cold medicine. Unless you are some rich Italian playboy, you probably have a sedan, a SUV, or a regular pick-up truck to run your errands. Likewise, typical … [Read more...]