Anritsu Company (OFC booth #1309) and Samtec (OFC booth #1849) are conducting optical transmission technology demonstrations in the Samtec booth during OFC 2015, in Los Angeles, March 24-26. The demonstrations use high quality signals generated from the Anritsu MP1800A BERT Signal Quality Analyzer to highlight the link performance (up to 28 Gbps) of Samtec’s new 12 channel, 28 Gbps FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™. The superior signal integrity up to 32 Gbps of the MP1800A BERT enables Samtec … [Read more...]
Be Sure to Visit Samtec at OFC
We hope you can visit us at OFC, March 24-26, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Our booth (#1849) will have two high-speed product demonstrations and onsite experts to bring you up-to-speed about several new Samtec products. Our physical product demonstrations include a FireFly™ 12 channel optical Micro Flyover™ System operating at 28 Gbps/channel (336 Gbps aggregate), and Samtec ExaMAX® backplane systems at 28 Gbps/channel (1 Tbps/connector pair) and 40 Gbps/channel (1.25 Tbps/connector … [Read more...]
Samtec Announces Hirose as Second Source for FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™
Samtec, Inc. is pleased to announce an agreement with Hirose Electric USA, Inc. as a second source for Samtec’s FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™. As a certified independent second source, Hirose can now provide its customers a future-proof inside-the-box system, as well as additional support to Samtec’s customers who use FireFly™ for current and future applications. Adam Linderman, SI Product Manager for Samtec said, “Having a dual source for FireFly™ further demonstrates Samtec’s dedication to … [Read more...]
Another DesignCon 2015 Paper – Causality Demystified (Best Paper Award Finalist)
Samtec and Teraspeed Consulting presented several papers at DesignCon 2015. One paper, "Causality Demystified," was a DesignCon 2015 Best Paper Award Finalist. Download the Causality Demystified paper from DesignCon 2015 Here's a summary if you prefer to check it out first: The quality of time domain simulation results depends on the quality of the Sparameter models used. Causality is shown to be an important parameter limiting the usefulness of a model. In this paper we demonstrate … [Read more...]
DesignCon 2015 Paper Now Available – “Optimizing Symmetry In Open Pin Field Designs
Samtec and Teraspeed Consulting presented several papers at DesignCon 2015. The first is "Optimizing Symmetry In Open Pin Field Designs." This paper presents a process for analyzing open field array structures. Various modes of propagation and coupling within the array of conductors are studied. We find that, counter intuitively, the use of additional ground structures can be detrimental to performance. It is demonstrated that by careful use of symmetry, high signal density can be achieved … [Read more...]
DesignCon 2015 Paper – Anisotropic Design Considerations For 28 Gbps Via to Stripline Transitions
Teraspeed Consulting and Samtec presented several papers at DesignCon 2015. Here's a link to "Anisotropic Design Considerations For 28 Gbps Via to Stripline Transitions." For 28-56 Gb/s design the homogeneous isotropic material assumption is a key impediment in model to measurement correlation. Without accurate dielectric material models, it is impossible to close the loop between electromagnetic modeling and actual operation. Epoxy/glass PCB materials present a layered-anisotropic dielectric … [Read more...]
28 Gbps Backplane Demo Using Virtex UltraScale FPGAs and Samtec Backplane System
Check out this Xilinx blog post about a 28 Gbps backplane demo using two Xilinx VCU 109 eval boards talking to each other over a Samtec backplane system. This was at the Teraspeed (Samtec) booth at DesignCon 2015. Nice video! … [Read more...]
“Causality De-Mystified” Is Best Paper Finalist At DesignCon 2015
Samtec’s paper “Causality De-Mystified” has been selected as a finalist for a Best Paper Award at DesignCon 2015. The papers are ranked in terms of Quality, Relevance, Impact, Originality and Commercial Content with the aggregate score determining the ranking. Papers with the highest ranking are selected for a Best Paper Award with the live presentation serving as the final award criteria. Awards for this year’s conference will be presented in January 2016 at DesignCon 2016. Causality is … [Read more...]
Papers, Product Demos, New Products At DesignCon 2015
Samtec, Inc., and Teraspeed® Consulting are presenting five technical papers, giving two physical high speed product demonstrations, and showcasing several new products at DesignCon 2015. Samtec’s new location is booth #943, and Teraspeed® Consulting is booth #1048. Samtec’s presentations are: Optimizing Symmetry in Open Pin Field Designs – Wednesday, January 28 – 2:50pm – 3:30pmCausality Demystified – Thursday, January 29 – 8:30am – 9:10am Teraspeed® Consulting’s presentations … [Read more...]
60A Power Socket Now Available With Press Fit Termination
Samtec’s line of PowerStrip™ interconnects includes the EXTreme Ten60Power™ socket and terminal system that delivers high current power performance of up to 60A per power blade (1 blade powered at 75ºC; 30ºC Temperature Rise). These interconnects are available as power only or signal/power combinations for increased design flexibility. Symmetrical or asymmetrical configurations of up to 12 total power blades on 5,50 mm (.217") pitch are available on either side of 24 signal pins on 2,54 mm … [Read more...]