One thing I love about my job is I get to see a lot of fascinating products and technologies. When I first visited Axion BioSystems I was intrigued by their technology and the possible medical and research applications. I was thrilled when Rob Grier, Design Manager at Axion, agreed to share their story. DANNY: Rob, Tell me about Axion BioSystems ROB: Axion BioSystems is a small life science instrumentation company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Historically, the … [Read more...]
Connector Designs To Address Data Rate and Density Challenges
Demand For High Data Rate As the need for bandwidth continues to increase, so does the need for higher data rates within a system. What was once one to three Gbps, then moved to 4 to 8 Gbps, and now we are approaching 28 Gbps and looking forward to 56 G. This trend was recently driven home at DesignCon 2018, where many exhibitors were demonstrating interconnects running at 112 Gbps PAM 4. Although the Datacom and Telecom industries are abuzz pushing these cutting-edge data rates, … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases New VITA 74 VNX Compliant Connectors
As a sponsoring VITA member, Samtec supports the release of the new ANSI/VITA 74.0-2017 Small Form Factor Base Standard. VITA 74, also referred to as VNX, defines both the mechanical and electrical standards necessary for a Small Form Factor (SFF) system. Designed for deployment in rugged environments, VNX systems provide rapid serial fabric interconnects in a plug-in module format. These systems also feature improved size, weight, and power (SWaP) characteristics, crucial in an embedded … [Read more...]
Samtec Demonstrates 56 Gbps PAM4 QSFP-DD Cable Solution
56 Gbps, PAM4 System A new breed of cable solution is benefitting designers by reducing board size and improving signal performance -- either across the board, between boards, or from board-to-front panel. In this video, Ralph Page walks us through a combined Xilinx and Samtec 56 Gbps PAM4 FQSFP-DD to AcceleRate® cable demonstration. The QSFP-DD pluggable form factor, which supports 400 Gbps throughput – that is, 8 X 50 Gbps – is going to define front panel I/O on next generation … [Read more...]
Samtec Demonstrates Next Gen SiPho COBO Platform
COBO, Silicon Photonics Kevin Burt, Application Engineer at the Samtec Optical Group, walks us through a demonstration using silicon photonics and the COBO (Consortium of Onboard Optics) form factor. This was displayed at OFC 2018 in San Diego, California. Samtec is a fabless integrator for optics. This means we have the choice of the right technology for engineers and designers, and their applications. We can accomplish this with several different protocols, including … [Read more...]
112 Gbps PAM4 Micro Twinax Cable Demonstration
Credo, Samtec 112 Gpbs PAM4 Long Reach Over Cable Demonstration from Samtec on Vimeo. 112 Gbps PAM4 Keith Guetig, Samtec's High Speed Product Manager, walks us through a Credo + Samtec 112 Gbps PAM4 high-speed cable demonstration. This demo, showcasing Samtec's Flyover™ cable technology, was presented at OFC 2018 in San Diego, California. Signal Path and Equipment Two ports of 112 Gbps PAM4 data are sourced from the Credo CDRs. The signals route through RF jumpers to … [Read more...]
NAB 2018 To Feature 12G SDI Product Demonstrations
The NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show tagline says it all: “Where Content Comes to Life.” NAB showcases innovative solutions for everything relating to broadcasting and digital creation and consumption. This includes 4K/8K, HDR, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Gaming, Streaming, Video-over-IP, and much more. Samtec will display its interconnect solutions optimized for equipment used throughout the broadcast video ecosystem which enable these technologies. This includes … [Read more...]
56/112 Gbps PAM4 Modular System Architecture With Samtec Flyover
Modular System Architecture Traditional communication and switch architecture leverages integrated designs in a single high-speed PCB, but this architecture is beginning to face signal integrity and thermal challenges at 56 and 112 Gbps PAM4. Samtec Flyover™ QSFP-DD solutions offer improved signal integrity and enable new modular system architectures, which also improve thermal efficiencies and lower costs. These next generation modular system architectures also enable greater design … [Read more...]
Samtec Expands RF Product Portfolio
Samtec's RF product and service offering continues to grow. Here's a quick overview of the major developments: Expanded Bulls Eye® Offering: Bulls Eye high-performance test point systems are now available in 50 GHz and 20 GHz designs, with systems up to 65 GHz in development. A compression interface, small footprint, and high cycle count make Bulls Eye ideal for high-performance test applications. The high-density array design significantly saves PCB space compared to … [Read more...]
Micro Rugged Connectors: They Are Possible
MICRO RUGGED CONNECTORS Most designers think the smaller the connector, the more fragile and delicate it is. We don’t usually think of micro pitch connectors as being rugged, as being able to handle high mating cycles, or as having robust mechanical strength on the PCB, or with strong retention of mated connector sets. Samtec has a complete line of micro rugged products that can do all of the above. Our micro rugged products are just that -- micro, and rugged. I guess … [Read more...]
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