What do the QSFP-DD800 MSA and VITA 57 have in common? Fair question. One focuses on defining the next-gen pluggable form factors while the other complements FPGA mezzanine applications. So what is the link? Samtec, of course! Samtec participates in many Industry Standards to develop commonality is specific applications. QSFP-DD800 and VITA 57 are but two examples. QSFP-DD800 MSA: New HW Spec QSFP28. QSFP-DD. QSFP-DD800. It seems the Multi Source Agreements (MSAs) for Quad Small … [Read more...]
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Optimizing 112 Gbps PAM4 Interconnect Design Leveraging ANSYS® HFSS™
It seems like everyone is thinking about the global coronavirus scare, and rightfully so. Workers, students and those most as risk are staying home. What are people doing at home? They are probably binge-watching their favorite video streaming service. It appears not even COVID-19 can slow consumers' insatiable demand for data. This puts constant pressure on internet providers, equipment vendors and components suppliers to develop higher-performance networks. Samtec is a global leader in … [Read more...]
OCP 2020 and OFC 2020 Updates from Samtec
In a recent blog article, we mentioned that the global electronics trade show industry has been directly affected by COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. While all hoped the effect would be temporary, that does not appear to be the case. In recent days, the OCP Global Summit has been canceled. A number of coronavirus cases have broken out in Santa Clara County, CA. Additionally, Samtec will not be exhibiting at OFC 2020 in San Diego. A small team of Samtec technical experts will meet with … [Read more...]
Samtec Exhibits at Embedded World 2020
The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus is affecting many aspects of life. COVID-19 has even affected the electronic components trade show industry. In recent weeks, the Mobile World Congress, electronica Shanghai and other events have been canceled. Other events, like next week's Embedded World 2020, are still on. However, many exhibitors are choosing not to attend trade shows out of caution. For Embedded World 2020 specifically, the local Samtec team will be at the show in … [Read more...]
Development Kits on Samtec.com, Like Star Wars, Samtec Moves on a Journey
The journey never ends . . . or maybe it does! Maybe?!?! That thought definitely applies to Star Wars fans. Why? February 21, 2020 marks the launch date of Season 7 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series on Disney+. For Star Wars fans at Samtec, many are anxious to see what happens next. Of course, we know what happens to Anakin and Obi-Wan, but what about Ashoka and Maul? Who wins their lightsaber duel? I guess we'll have to find out. Isn't this the Samtec blog? Yes, of … [Read more...]
AI Connectors and Solutions for AI Systems
2001: A Space Odyssey. The Terminator. The Matrix. Avengers: Age of Ultron. These and many other Hollywood blockbusters foreshadow the worst fears of some: humankind being cast aside into the ash heap of history by AI-based machine overlords. Is that reality? Not likely, but some AI researchers feel it COULD happen in the decades or centuries to come. It all sounds a bit cataclysmic, but there is no doubt AI is influencing many facets of everyday life. AI-based systems like … [Read more...]
GPU-based Video Surveillance . . . via XMC?
For many today, "video surveillance" calls to mind antics caught on video doorbells. It's super easy to look for food deliveries, watch animals or make sure any late-night online purchases aren't taken. If you haven't seen the commercials on TV, search for them on YouTube. It is a great way to kill a few brain cells. On a more serious side, video surveillance has come a long way in helping detect the bad guy. Whether at home, at the office or in public, video surveillance is a key … [Read more...]
Samtec Technical Experts to Present at Embedded Tech Trends
Embedded design trends typically revolve around three main ideas: faster data rates, smaller form factors and cost-effective solutions. Those design trends drive the theme for the 2020 Embedded Tech Trends forum: The Business and Technology Forum for Critical and Intelligent Embedded Systems. Industry leaders from the media, C-suite and technology suppliers convene annually to share ideas on the latest embedded development trends. Samtec will be sponsoring ETT again in 2020. Secure … [Read more...]
Star Wars: The Rise of . . . Samtec? Sure, why not?
For many around the world today, forty-plus years of pop culture reaches a climactic end. For those living under a rock, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opens in theaters globally. Star Wars geeks of all ages are thinking, "What's happening with Palpatine and Kylo? Will they both survive? Who are Rey's parents? Where is Baby Yoda and Mando?" Gotcha! I just wanted to make sure you are awake. While I doubt we will see Mando and Baby Yoda on the big screen this weekend, I am sure we … [Read more...]
Parting Thoughts from SC19
SC19 has come and gone. Anticipation for SC20 in Atlanta is already building. Before we look ahead, what were some highlights from SC19? AI is Everywhere AI is affecting all aspects of life. At SC19, technical presentations showed how AI and HPC are helping researchers cure heart disease, predict weather patterns more accurately and make the best stock trades on Wall Street. From Samtec's perspective, the high-speed physical layer connectivity must perform as expected for AI … [Read more...]
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