Choosing the right plating is critical to the success of a connector system. Plating affects the connector's performance, life cycle, quality, and cost. Let’s begin with cost. A recent blog explains that the major costs in a connector are the plastic body, the pins, plating on the pins, the labor to assemble it, and the packaging. And with most connectors, the bigger ticket items are the pins and the plating. For example, on a micro pitch, high density interconnect product, the pin and … [Read more...]
Comparing Base Metals In Connectors
I’ll start this blog with two questions. First, what are the major costs to build a connector? Second, which of these are the bigger costs? In other words, what is the most expensive part of a connector? (Quick aside: I can’t speak for all connector companies when it comes to costs. The majority of examples I’m using in this blog relate to Samtec interconnects, but I bet the principles apply to other connector companies as well.) Connector Costs The major costs in a connector are … [Read more...]
A Vehicle For Insitu Glass Fabric Characterization (EDI CON 2017) – Glass Weave Skew
Glass Weave Skew. For most people it probably sounds like a progressive rock band. But we're talking about Glass Weave Skew and differential signals. Brandon Gore, Senior Staff Signal Integrity Engineer, and the Manager of Samtec's Signal Integrity Group, R&D Hub recently presented "A Vehicle For Insitu Glass Fabric Characterization" at EDI CON USA 2017. The research was completed by Brandon and supported by Scott McMorrow, Samtec’s CTO of Signal Integrity Products. In his … [Read more...]
Microelectronics Group Provides Support For Advanced Microelectronics Applications
The Samtec Microelectronics Group's (SME) advanced packaging and high-speed interconnect expertise enable us to provide support for the performance, integration and miniaturization demands of next gen applications, including Connectivity, MedTech, MEMS & Sensors, and Optics, Imaging & Photonics. Our advanced package design and glass core technology capabilities, along with standard design guidelines, are detailed in the new Microelectronics Interconnect Solutions … [Read more...]
Creepage and Clearance and Connectors
While creepage and clearance sounds like something that’s a misdemeanor in most states, we are asked about it frequently. Why all the questions? Either it’s not a crime in Indiana, or designers are asking about higher voltage connector systems. Creepage and clearance is ultimately about safety and meeting regulatory standards, regardless of the system design. And, the ongoing trends to reduce PCB size and increase density become a design challenge when these smaller, denser PCBs incorporate … [Read more...]
Multiple Connector Alignment On Mating PCBs
Design and Processing Engineers frequently contact our Interconnect Processing Group (IPG) to discuss multiple connector alignment issues on mating PCBs. Our standard response is “it’s easy, don't worry about the alignment, and we recommend you use as many mated connector sets as possible.” OK, I’m lying. The first part – that IPG receives a lot of inquiries – is true. The second part – it’s easy – is not 100% true. At times it can be complicated. When using multiple connectors per board, … [Read more...]
Flyover Enables High Speed, Simplifies PCB Design
Bob Hult, our friend at Bishop and Associates and Connector Supplier, recently published High Speed Signals Take The High Road on the Connector Supplier website. Among other things, the article discusses the challenges of high-speed signals in printed circuit boards. As always, Bob's article is well-researched and worth the read. But if you only have time for the Cliff's Notes, I'll try to summarize it here. Quick Summary Bob begins by pointing out that "as data rates pushed … [Read more...]
Real World 28 Gbps Connector Demonstration
The 28 Gbps Product Demonstrator is an active system that showcases Samtec interconnect products at 28 Gbps and beyond. In this brief video overview, Scott McMorrow, Samtec's CTO of Signal Integrity Products, and Brian Vicich, VP of Engineering, explain that it was designed to showcase Samtec’s products, along with the engineering capabilities of Samtec’s Teraspeed Consulting Group, Active System Group, and the Signal Integrity Group. Real World 28 Gbps The 28 Gbps Product … [Read more...]
Quickly Find The Right Connector Set
Samtec has the largest and most flexible product offering of two-piece board stacking connector systems in the industry. We have more ways to stack two or more boards together than any other connector company. But the sheer number of options can make it difficult to find the right connector set. Samtec’s online Solutionator® parametric search tool makes it easy to find the best Samtec socket and terminal set, based on your design requirements. Mated Connector Set, Not Just One … [Read more...]
High Speed, Miniature Edge Card Sockets
Samtec high-speed, edge card interconnect systems are available in a variety of pitches, stack heights, and orientations. They are used just about everywhere, including computers and peripherals, telecom, datacom, industrial equipment, medical, test and measurement, instrumentation, and military and aerospace, among others. Speaking of variety, edge card socket strips are available on 0.50 mm, 0.635 mm, 0.80 mm, 1.00 mm, 1.27 mm, and 2.00 mm pitch. Orientations include vertical … [Read more...]
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