Standardization. COTS. Interoperability. Configurable. These often-used terms describe on-going efforts to define flexible and open critical embedded computing architectures. One such example is VITA-backed VPX. The goal of VPX is to leverage the latest switch fabric technologies in common-sized blades across multiple vendors and multiple modules. VPX solutions have several design features in common. These […]
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Offshore No More – Innovation is Growing in India
Initial thoughts of high-tech in India usually start with IT and software. India’s technically proficient, English speaking workforce was fertile ground for the offshoring trends starting in the 1990s. The trickle of low-end IT work progressed to back office function, call centers and transactions processing. Today the global technology titans and local start-ups offer ultra-modern […]
Samtec Offers Unique ExaMAX® Backplane Connector and Cable Demos
As FPGAs take over the data center, system-level architects require technical support over the entire high-speed serial channel data path. FPGA vendors like Xilinx are working with interconnect partners like Samtec to emulate next generation data center architectures in their FPGA evaluation, development and characterization kits. As an example, the Xilinx Virtex® UltraScaleTM FPGA VCU110 Development […]
Key OFC 2018 Takeaways
There are few better places to be in March than San Diego. SoCal sunshine always beats wintry weather. Thankfully, OFC 2018 was located at the San Diego Convention Center instead of the snowy US East Coast. The sunny weather outside acted as a harbinger of the positive energy inside the convention center at OFC 2018. […]
Live from OFC 2018: What Tech Trends Affect Optical Fiber Industry
OFC 2018 is in full swing this week at the San Diego Convention Center. Attendees from around the globe are attending plenary sessions, technical seminars, visiting exhibitor booths or meeting on the sidelines. What are some of the trends emerging from the show? Global 5G Rollout Will Affect Fiber Optics 5G network deployment is definitely […]
Samtec Exhibits Technical Breadth at Embedded World 2018
One of the largest events in the embedded electronics industry – Embedded World 2018 – occurs from Nuremberg this week. More than 1,000 exhibitors, including Samtec, will showcase new products and innovations across the spectrum of the embedded applications. Samtec will exhibit its growing technical breadth at Embedded World 2018 in Hall 4A, Stand 4A-240. New […]
Analog Devices Expands the FMC and FMC+ Ecosystem
Regular readers of the Samtec blog are keenly aware of VITA 57 FMC and FMC+ solutions Samtec offers. For more than 10 years, this standard has defined the interface between FPGAs and various expansion modules in a growing number of applications. As FMC/FMC+ leverages open platforms and standards, developers are working to further the adaptation […]
DesignCon 2018 Parting Thoughts – How real is 112 Gbps PAM4?
DesignCon 2018 has passed. For those involved from the high-speed communications and semiconductor communities, everyone needs time to catch their breath a bit before planning for the rest of 2018. Why? DesignCon always offers exposure to the latest state-of-the-art design methodologies, applications, technologies, and unparalleled networking opportunities. One question was on the minds of many: How […]
Custom Cable Requests Turn in to New Products – Direct Connect DCH Series
Samtec receives daily requests from designers looking for customized solutions for application-specific interconnect needs. Samtec has turned the quick-turn prototype model from our Sudden Service® Advantage into a standard design methodology. Numerous customers were interested in cost-effective, low-profile, high-performance custom cable assembly solutions. The challenge was to get the signal from the cable to any […]
Samtec Helps GrowFlux Ruggedize Intelligent Horticulture Lighting
Earth’s population continues to grow. Some reports suggest upwards of 10 billion people will inhabit the planet by 2050, requiring more than double today’s current food production capacity. How will everybody be fed? Is there more land? Is there more fresh water? These are questions facing the agricultural community. Many new approaches to farming are […]
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