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...]
Samtec Releases New Micro Rugged Application Design Guide
Today’s electronics industry not only demands higher speeds in smaller form factors, but it also expects these demands to be met with interconnects that hold a reliable connection in any application. Rugged contact systems, micro power interconnects and rugged signal integrity are collectively the foundation of Samtec’s micro rugged solutions designed to meet these demands. The newly released Micro Rugged Application Design Guide explores these solutions in detail and introduces new … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases FireFly™ Application Design Guide
As the demand for bandwidth increases, so does the demand for higher capacity products with faster transmission capabilities. In response to these demands, Samtec has expanded the FireFly™ Micro Flyover Optical product line to solve more complex design hurdles. Benefits such as copper and optical interchangeability, a small footprint for extreme high-density, high-speed 28+ Gbps performance and a simple assembly process makes FireFly™ the ideal solution for mid-board optics … [Read more...]