"It's a small world" takes on a whole new meaning when we look into some future options of Small Form Factor (SFF) plug-in cards. These small but mighty powerhouses are at the forefront of innovation, driving compact yet robust solutions for modern computing needs. In this blog, we'll take a ride through some recently added features of SFF plug-in cards, specifically focusing on the VITA 90.2 standard used in the SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) standards. It has been quite a spring and … [Read more...]
The War of Electronics
In the world of modern warfare, electronic warfare (EW) has emerged as a pivotal domain, enabling the manipulation of the electromagnetic spectrum for strategic advantage. At the heart of effective electronic warfare systems lies a critical yet often overlooked component: the interconnects. Samtec delivers Sudden Service® solutions that are engineered to meet the stringent quality, production, and compliance requirements of many standard and application-specific military and aerospace … [Read more...]
Nurturing Signal Integrity Expertise: Lessons from Back to School Season
As the back-to-school season kicks off, the excitement and anticipation in the air are great. Students of all ages are ready to embark on a new journey of learning, growth, and self-discovery. For signal integrity engineers and interconnect hardware engineers, this season serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of continued education in the ever-evolving world of technology. Just like students heading off from kindergarten to college, engineers too can benefit from embracing a mindset of … [Read more...]
Military & Aerospace Soars Higher with Powell & Samtec
Samtec recently worked with our friends at Powell Electronics on a little marketing piece. The goal is to showcase our partnership related to Defense and Aerospace specific products Samtec supplies. Working with another family-owned, US-based company allows us to understand some of the nuances associated with the defense and aerospace industries. Any way that we can continue to grow our presence in the marketplace helps not only Samtec but the industry as a whole. A US-based manufacturing, … [Read more...]
Tradeshows Around the World 2023
We tend to have large write-ups on shows around North America and Europe. As a global company, we have just as many if not more shows all around the world! Many Asian shows are shared through regional channels so not all of our readers may not be aware of other opportunities to share the Samtec experience. Shows around North America slow down over the summer months to kick off strong starting in August. Our team on the other side of the world seems to be very busy between June and July. … [Read more...]
Exploring the Cutting-Edge VITA 88 Connectors
In the world of advanced interconnect solutions, VITA 88 connectors with the help of Samtec have emerged as the next evolution of XMC. Learning from what Samtec helped develop when going from the FMC to FMC+ standards the next generation of XMC proves to be ready for future rugged systems. Let's delve into the world of VITA 88 connectors to understand how they are helping designers prepare for their next platform. VITA 88 Connectors: Empowering Higher-Speed Applications With increasing … [Read more...]
Power Up Your Electronic Designs
I went to see the new release of the Super Bros. Movie release. It was definitely so my kids could watch the new movie and not that I wanted to feel nostalgic and relive any of the games I played long ago! The throwbacks and references buried throughout the entire movie touched on just about every Mario game ever made. It is worth a watch if you ever played any of those games. When I signed up to put together a blog topic on power products that Samtec makes, my mind went to how we Power … [Read more...]
Samtec’s Space Legacy
For more than twenty-five years, Samtec has been engaged in developing interconnect products and supporting the standards for systems that launch into space. The first stage of Samtec’s space legacy began when one of the company’s earliest products, the SamArray® High-Density Open-Pin-Field Array, was selected as part of the VITA42 XMC standard in 2002. Since then, Samtec engineers have continued to engage with numerous standards bodies to develop the standards and interconnects that make … [Read more...]
For the Love of Tigers!
Long ago, someone referred to Samtec as a different breed of cat. This is where our Tiger mascot originated. A Blog from years ago talks more of the details on how and why it stuck so well. What I am focused on today is the evolution of our love of tigers. Walk around any Samtec facility and you will see countless tigers living amongst the office spaces, meeting room and productions areas. We also distribute thousands of Tigers at many of our larger tradeshows. We have customers who … [Read more...]
DesignCon 23 or Super Bowl LVII?
We are preparing to head out west for one of the biggest showdowns of the year. Competitors have been preparing since the spring of 2022 for this meeting. The final countdown is upon us! We will see if all the preparations, the workouts, and the toning of muscles will pay off. Are we talking about Super Bowl LVII or DesignCon 23? We bloggers will make reference to pop culture, sporting events, and other random trivia from time to time. Since you are here on Samtec's blog you have probably … [Read more...]
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