We talk about FireFly™ a lot around here, and why not? With the industry’s leading miniature footprint enabling maximum signal density and SI over longer distances, we assume you want to hear about it. FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™ provides high-performance versatility by taking the data connection “off board” for higher data rates up to 28 Gbps per lane with a path to 112 Gbps PAM4. In addition, the miniature footprint allows for higher density and closer proximity to the IC. The results … [Read more...]
Extreme Density, Micro Edge Card Socket for Cost Optimization
Samtec has released the industry’s first 0.50 mm pitch edge card socket with justification beam. This design allows high-speed signals to pass through an incredibly dense connector while keeping the mating PCB at a reasonable cost. The socket’s justification beam is designed to shift the card into proper alignment with the contacts. This allows for standard board tolerance on cards that typically would not work with ultra-fine pitch connectors. Manufacturing costs are then optimized … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases New High-Speed Cable Interconnect Solutions Guide
The phrase “high-speed cable assembly” can include a variety of products, which is exactly what you’ll find in Samtec’s new High-Speed Cable Interconnect Solutions Guide. But it’s more than products, Samtec combines high-speed cable assemblies with unmatched service and support to provide solutions for any specific application. This guide will walk you through the foundational pieces of Samtec’s high-speed cable offering – from copper and optics to RF and I/O assemblies – and industry-leading … [Read more...]
New Heights for SEARAY™ High-Speed, High-Density Arrays
When faced with the need for more of something, one possible solution is expansion. This could take many forms but one simple way is extending it to be greater in size, such as adding the dining room table leaves to fit more people around the Thanksgiving table. Samtec’s SEARAY™ product family is already the industry’s largest offering of high-speed, high-density, open-pin-field arrays, but there’s always room for more at the table. The addition of a 7.5 mm body height for the vertical socket … [Read more...]
New Edge Card Connectors for Higher Speeds and Proper Alignment
Samtec's new 0.80 mm pitch differential pair and 1.00 mm pitch edge card connectors create solutions for higher speed applications and misalignment concerns. 0.80 mm Pitch Differential Pair Edge Card Socket The 0.80 mm pitch socket (HSEC8-DP Series) is a differential pair version of Samtec’s popular Edge Rate® 0.80 mm pitch sockets. Rated for speeds of 28 Gbps NRZ/56 Gbps PAM4, the socket features Edge Rate® contacts designed to increase cycle life and decrease crosstalk. The double row … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases New Low-Profile PCI Express® Edge Card Connector
A low-profile object is defined as lower or slimmer than what is typical. Samtec’s new low-profile PCI Express® Gen 4 edge card connector fits the bill. It is designed to meet the industry demands for greater density and higher performance in compact electronics. Low-Profile Saves System Space This new low-profile edge card connector (PCIE-LP Series) is PCI Express® Gen 4 compliant and supports one, four, eight and sixteen links for different bandwidth requirements. It also features Edge … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases New Product Overview Guide
Who doesn’t like something new? Maybe it’s that new smell, a new flavor, or a new feature that draws you in each and every time. Well, we love new things around here and are excited to share the new Product Overview Guide. It might not smell or taste new, but it is packed with new technologies and our entire product line that supports full system signal integrity from Silicon-to-Silicon. New, standard and custom products are categorized in six solution blocks designed to support any … [Read more...]
Connector Selection 101
With so many connectors available there is almost an infinite number of combinations from which to choose. To the untrained eye, many look the same but an experienced engineer will quickly tell you that this is certainly not the case. Connector selection can be a challenge, but do not fear — with just a little knowledge you can find the right solution. All Connectors Are Not Created Equal The #1 consideration when selecting a connector system is the quality level required for your … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases High-Speed Board-to-Board Application Design Guide
If connector speed is a driver of industry growth, then Samtec is leading the pack. We offer not only the largest variety of high-speed board-to-board connectors, but we combine that with full engineering support, online tools and an unmatched service attitude to provide customers with a complete high-speed solution. To support this product line, a new High-Speed Board-to-Board Application Design Guide has been released. This brochure is a great overview of all that Samtec offers in … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases New 2017 Full Line Catalog
Every year Samtec releases a new catalog showcasing our full line of products. The latest F-217 Full Line Catalog features new products and technology that enable us to provide overall system optimization from Silicon-to-Silicon. The combination of Samtec’s ultra fast, ultra dense and ultra micro solutions help to streamline the entire signal transmission path from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away and all interconnect points in between. The 2017 Catalog details products … [Read more...]