Is teleportation really just hypothetical? Please consider… by the 24th century, Star Trek’s “Transporter” became “the safest way to travel” at 2 to 2.5 seconds of typical transport time up to 40,000 kilometers away. Just say, “Beam me up, Scotty.” And let’s not forget Wonka Vision. Little Mike Teavee shrunk and transported himself into the television like one of Willy Wonka’s oversized chocolate bars. Then he went to the taffy puller to be made normal size again. Okay, teleportation (at … [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...]
DesignCon 2020: A Technical Renaissance
Samtec loves DesignCon. It’s an opportunity to present our new signal integrity optimized, high-performance interconnect and technology solutions, along with the highest level of support and expertise in the industry. To learn more about these products and solutions, stop by the Samtec Booth, #737. I’m trying to be objective here, but if you’re in California the last week of January (or if you're in any of the other 50 states (or Canada or Mexico)), you need to stop by booth #737 at … [Read more...]
Discrete Wire Component Data Now Available on Samtec.com
As you probably know, discrete wire component data is quite a bit different than just standard socket and terminal mating relationships. When we look at how Samtec approaches discrete wire products, there are several components involved. We not only sell the assemblies, but we also sell the housings, contacts, sockets, terminals, hand tools, and applicators that go into working with these types of products. I won't lie. When this project first came up, we figured it wouldn't be that bad, … [Read more...]
Build a High-Speed Cable in Under a Minute with our Upgraded High-Speed Cable Builder
While Samtec started as a connector company with a focus on two-piece, pin-and-socket board stacking systems, High-Speed Board Stacking connectors and High-Speed Cable Assemblies now make up a significant portion of our sales. To support development in this area, in December of 2019, we released a major upgrade to our High-Speed Cable Builder. This version is built from the ground up, adds several new products, simplifies the product filtering and selection process, and allows the user to … [Read more...]
Watch New ExaMAX® Backplane Solutions Video
New Year’s resolutions. Many of us make them, whether it’s to continue a good habit, change a bad one or accomplish a new goal, improvement is the focus. The hardest part of this process is the time between making the plan and accomplishing it. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just skip ahead to the finished goal? We agree. While we may not be able to help with your fitness goal, Samtec’s ExaMAX® backplane system can meet your application needs by improving signal integrity and routability. … [Read more...]
Full-Scale Immersion Cooling of Optical Transceiver, PCBs
While air cooling is still a commonly used method to cool data centers, the industry is seeing HPC, AI, and scientific computing market leaders investigating either conduction cooling, or full-scale immersion cooling, for their next generation designs. In this video from SuperComputing 2019, Arlon Martin and the Samtec Optical Group are demonstrating the latest developments in full-scale immersion cooling. Using Samtec Flyover® technology and FireFly™ optical modules as an … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Connector Blogs Of 2019
Here’s a list of the top 10 connector blogs (i.e., the most-read Samtec blogs) of the last 12 months or so. Several of these were written a few years ago but are still very popular; I think of them as the blog equivalent of Dark Side of the Moon. 1. The Legacies of Sam Shine: Sam Shine, the founder of Samtec, passed away this year. Although he hasn’t been involved with the running of the company for the last 25 years or so, his impact on Samtec and the electronics industry was … [Read more...]
Samples Are Vital
When Samtec was founded by Sam Shine back in 1976, the concept of service was at the very heart of the company. Whether it was quick delivery or easy access to samples, Sam was determined to give his customers the best possible experience. That idea of service still underpins every aspect of Samtec today. Selecting connectors is a tricky job simply due to the variety of products on offer. The modern design engineer faces a monumental task when choosing the right part. … [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...]
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