Consumer access to embedded computing platforms is a recent phenomenon. For decades, enterprises, academia and research institutions had the resources to leverage these easy-to-use platforms In recent years, open-source electronics platforms like Raspberry Pi and Arduino have changed the paradigm. Cost-effective, embedded computing platforms are readily accessible and easy-to-use for students, tinkerers, hobbyists and makers. […]
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Samtec and Maker Mobile Visit Maker Faire Detroit
The Maker Faire train keeps right on rolling into the Motor City this weekend. For those that have never been to a Maker Faire, it can be best described as “part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new.“ Maker Faire Detroit – this weekend at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation […]
Advanced RF and Optical Connectivity Drives New VPX Platforms
The number of embedded computing architectures, including VPX, seems to grow daily. Interoperability, economies-of-scale and multiple sources are benefits customer demand in any solution. VPX – and by extension OpenVPX – continues to grow in popularity. These VITA-defined architectures combine the latest connector and electro-mechanical technology with the most popular high-speed protocols on the market. VPX/OpenVPX […]
Samtec Releases New Protocol Capabilities for High Performance Interconnect
“Which Samtec connectors and cable assemblies support (pick a protocol)?” That is one of the most common questions asked of Samtec sales and support teams. That is natural because many engineers know what protocols and data rates need supporting in their designs. Sometimes the answer is straightforward. Samtec’s PCI Express® Edge Card Connector (PCIE series) […]
DINI Group Leverages Samtec FireFly™ for Low Latency HPC
Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin mining. Algorithmic trading. These disruptive technologies depend on high-performance computing platforms for reliable execution. The financial services industry invests billions in hardware to support the near real-time services consumers require. Many financial services computing applications rely on x86-based server solutions. Alternative computing architectures leveraging the benefits of FPGAs are emerging. A combination […]
New Automotive and Storage Platforms Include Samtec Interconnect Solutions
Embedded engineers – hardware, software and firmware – are constantly challenged to get products to market quickly. Consequently, electronics components manufacturers and their partners are easing this process. Innumerable references designs, evaluation boards and development kits accomplish this goal. Two new solutions available from Neutron Controls and Crossfield Technology are targeted at specific applications. Similarly, they […]
Samtec and IEEE-P370 Partners Win A DesignCon Best Paper Award
A key component of any high-speed signal path is the interconnect. Design engineers must identify the right connector (or connectors) and the best performance for the application. At 56 Gbps PAM4 data rates (and higher), connector selection becomes more challenging. Interconnect manufacturers like Samtec make connector performance data readily available to support the connector selection […]
Samtec to Attend Maker Faire Bay Area 2018
Just about everybody wishes they had more time to pursue a hobby or a side project. Some aspire to be painters or furniture makers. Others like to rebuild cars. Even others enjoy electronics in any form. The Maker Movement attracts and caters to tinkerers, hobbyists, students and electronics enthusiasts. Makers develop interactive products ranging from […]
Samtec Releases New Silicon-to-Silicon Application Solutions Guide
Samtec is pleased to announce the new Silicon-to-Silicon Application Solutions Guide. This updated guide details the evolution of Samtec technologies, products and technical support available for next-gen system data rates. 56 Gbps PAM4. 56 Gbps NRZ. 112 Gbps PAM4. Whatever the data rate, Samtec’s Silicon-to-Silicon ecosystem of SI expertise, system design and testing, high-performance validation and […]
Samtec and Molex Collaborate on Next-Generation Twinax Data Center Solutions
Two global leaders in the design and manufacture of interconnects for high-performance electronic products today announced a Licensed Source Agreement (LSA) which brings together innovations that provide a new generation of solutions to meet the evolving needs of 56G and 112G data speeds. Samtec and Molex are the only suppliers licensed to offer the Samtec […]
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