Samtec has been analyzing launch design optimization techniques to improve signal integrity in high frequency test applications for many years, and continues to build upon initial findings for 224 Gbps test systems. In this blog, Part 1 of the series "How to Improve Signal Integrity for 224 Gbps Test Systems," we'll be examining a few key principles for improving signal integrity from the test instrument to the device under test (DUT). These principles are outlined in Samtec's recent published … [Read more...]
Ultra Micro Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Connectors for Reliable, 56 Gbps PAM4 Data Transfer
The need for printed circuit board (PCB) connectors to have increased mechanical reliability combined with high-speed performance to 56 Gbps PAM4 in an ultra micro form factor continues to gain traction in extremely rugged data applications. A few examples include industrial IOT, robotics, drones, and military and aerospace. However, with proliferating advancements in the automotive industry, the need for reliable high-performance ultra micro interconnects for automotive has escalated. … [Read more...]
Selecting the Right I/O Connector for Rugged Environments
Temperature extremes, humidity, dust and other particles, electrostatic discharge, high altitudes, atmospheric gases, and continuous intense shock and vibration. When an engineer hears these conditions being discussed, opportunities to ruggedize a system quickly come to mind. To select the right electronic interconnect for these rugged environments, especially an I/O (input/output) assembly operating outside an enclosure, then it’s best if the interconnect is specifically designed to combat … [Read more...]
Samtec IMS 2024: New Products, Technologies
Samtec Launches Nitrowave™ Cable, Analog Over Array™ Presentation, Bulls Eye® Advancements Demonstrated, and More! IMS 2024 is fast approaching. Samtec has quite a bit of buzz brewing around its new orange Nitrowave™ high-performance microwave cable technology. Official product launch will be at the IMS exhibition in Washington DC. In true Samtec fashion, orange has been embraced with this new product line by use of a distinctive orange jacket. Just as Samtec is known as the service leader … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence: How to Manage High Amounts of Data
Artificial Intelligence. Or, the intelligence of computers. It’s all around us, but I think it’s important to remember that this intelligence is driven by human intelligence. It’s the human innovation behind AI that’s inspiring creation, adaptation and the use of computers to make our lives easier. By letting computers focus on artificially intelligent tasks, we can spend more time focusing on human connections, family, seeing new sites and sharing those adventures with “our village”. AI … [Read more...]