Readers of the Samtec blog are familiar with the benefits of FMC and FMC+. These popular interfaces define a compact electro-mechanical expansion interface for a daughter card to an FPGA baseboard or other device with re-configurable I/O capability. VITA 57.1 has been around for some time. It supports 10 full-duplex transceivers running at 10 Gbps. The new VITA 57.4 standard defines two new connectors. Combined, they offer 32 full-duplex transceivers running at 28 Gbps. New … [Read more...]
Samtec Unveils Optical Networking Demonstrations at OFC 2019
Optical networking may not be a topic that most people think about. However, social media users will fume if a bad fiber optics cable causes a data center outage. That may end the world! The folks who keep the data centers running may be away this week. The center of the optical networking industry definitely resides in San Diego this week. The Optical Networking and Communication Conference & Exhibition - aka "OFC" - occurs this week. As a leader in on-board optics, Samtec will … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases New 5G Applications Solutions Guide
"So, what really is 5G?" That may be a question some folks are asking themselves. Why? No one has really heard of any 5G applications yet. Right? Insert rolling eye emoji here. In case someone lives under a rock, "5G" refers to the next-gen cellular standard that will take over the world in 2019 and coming years. 5G offers high speeds and lower latency for improved services such as: IoT/IIoT ConnectivityHigh-speed internet connectivityStreaming Ultra HD 3D videoLonger battery life in … [Read more...]
Live DesignCon 2019 Updates
DesignCon 2019 is in full force this week from the Santa Clara Convention Center. There is tons of energy on the floor, during the presentations and on the sidelines. Real-world 56 Gbps PAM4/112 Gbps PAM4 solutions are everywhere. The technical presentations feature updates on 5G, V2X connectivity and testing, and other tech trends that will define 2019. One interesting panel discussed the challenges and benefits of AI-based hardware design. Highlights from that are below. What else is … [Read more...]
New Zynq UltraScale+ Platform Offers 32 Gbps via FMC+ and FireFly™ Interfaces
One of the most popular interfaces in the FPGA world is FMC. This has recently been expanded to FMC+. The new VITA 57.4 standard defines two new connectors. Combined, they offer 32 full-duplex channels running at 28 Gbps. However, the current generation of FPGAs and MPSoCs have transceivers supporting data rates in excess of 32 Gbps. Why? Emerging protocols – including PCIe Gen 5 and JESD204C – will run at 32 Gbps. Engineers developing solutions using 32Gbps+ protocols need … [Read more...]
New Open-Source, FPGA-based Arduino Compatible Shield Features Samtec Connectors
Hobbyists, tinkers and makers have revolutionized product design. Easy-to-use platforms like Raspberry Pi and Arduino give immediate access to powerful embedded computers. Typically, open source electronics platforms use MCU, CPU or GPU technology. More recently, multiple, open source FPGA-based platforms are now available. For example, Mind Chasers is launching the Darsena Shield for Arduino. Combining Darsena with the Arduino ecosystem allows engineers to take full control of their … [Read more...]
Samtec and REFLEX CES Demo New FPGA/FireFly™ Platforms
"Another blog about FPGA Development Kits? Again? Come on Samtec! Put something else up on the blog!" Umm . . . not today. Sorry! That quote may, or may not, be a comment Samtec bloggers have heard before. In any case, readers of the Samtec blog know FPGAs are a constant topic, Why? FPGA-based solutions combine flexibility and high-speed performance in small form factors. They are found in any number of unique applications. In both cases, these are common traits of … [Read more...]
Samtec Expands Channel with Avnet in Asia
Building on their existing partnership, Avnet, a leading global technology solutions provider, and Samtec, today announced an extension of their distribution agreement. Avnet customers in Asia Pacific and Japan now have access to Samtec’s full product portfolio. This new agreement expands upon existing relationships in the Americas, Europe, and select Asia Pacific locations. It underscores the importance of supporting customers wherever they design and build new technology … [Read more...]
Evaluation and Development Kits Viewable Across Samtec.com
Over the past few years, Samtec has expanded its portfolio of Evaluation and Development Kits. Engineers and designers demand the best tools for system prototyping. From concept and prototype to development and production, Samtec-designed Evaluation and Development Kits featuring high-speed interconnect solutions to help simplify design. Helpfully, they reduce time to market for hobbyists, tinkerers, start-ups and OEMs alike. Easy Access via Landing Page Engineers want instant access … [Read more...]
PLDA and Samtec Demonstrate PCIe 4.0 over FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™
PLDA and Samtec recently announced a demo of their combined PCIe 4.0 solution that delivers full PCIe 4.0 bandwidth (16 GT/s) over copper or optical fiber at minimal cost. The joint demonstration combines PLDA’s PCIe 4.0 IP solutions with Samtec’s FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™. It delivers PCIe 4.0 speed without the use of retimers or updated motherboard using MEGTRON 6 other exotic laminates. This demo suggests a solution to overcoming the inherent limitations of maintaining PCIe 4.0 … [Read more...]
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