As the demand for higher frequencies and wider bandwidths continue their relentless march upward, RF connectors need to keep up and even exceed this demand. Mating the RF connector to a PCB or substrate requires careful consideration of several factors to get the full performance out of the connector. Let’s frame this concept by starting with a simple analogy: Putting tractor tires on a race car is not a recipe for success. Tires on a race car need to convert power from the engine … [Read more...]
Optics in VPX with VITA 66
VITA 66 has been around for some years now. What goes into this standard continues to expand. VITA 66 is an evolution to increase your options inside the existing VITA 46 (VPX) market space. Samtec is pleased to announce the addition of our VITA 66 Landing Page. We are designed in VPX applications around the world! (Both on the ground and in space!) This page is dedicated to helping you find the right mid-board optics connectivity options more efficiantly. VITA 66.0 is the base … [Read more...]
Overcoming The Challenges of Achieving 224 Gbps Performance
In this video from DesignCon 2022, Keysight's Mike Resso refers to 224 Gbps as a "blindingly fast speed." Ten years from now, when 224 is old-hat and commonplace, we will look back at that statement and smile at how far we've come since those technologically backward, archaic days of 2022. But as of today, achieving that data rate is bleeding-edge and state-of-the-art. This video, with Mike and Samtec's Jignesh Shah, discusses several topics related to 224 Gbps performance, including ... … [Read more...]
Samtec and Alphawave IP Implement Real World 112 Gbps PAM4 Signal Channels
I recently attended the New York International Auto Show. While I was mesmerized by the new Corvette, the Huracán STO, and the GT-R, in reality I am thinking about updating my WRX. Whatever the budget, high-performance cars are high-precision engineered solutions using state-of-the-art mechanical technology. The same is true of routing bleeding-edge 112 Gbps PAM4 signals on a PCB or in a system. State-of-the-art IP, SerDes, semiconductor and interconnect technology are required. Samtec is … [Read more...]
Linear Direct Drive Proof-of-Concept Can Support 100 G+ Signaling
This video from DesignCon 2022 shows a proof-of-concept for an on-package, or near-package, direct-drive electrical channel that can support 100 G + signaling. These drives could be used in mid-board optical and copper designs using Samtec Flyover® cable assemblies or mezzanine connector sets, or for full-channel front-panel and back-panel cable applications. Samtec’s Kevin Burt walks us through the demo, the results, and a brief discussion of the benefits. What's Going On On … [Read more...]
Higher Standards Within the Mil/Aero Industry
My father served 25+ years as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. As a military kid, I never really understood what his job entailed. Honestly, my only thought was "cool, my dad is traveling all over the world...". Little did I appreciate the precise and rugged avionics and mechanics found on aircraft carriers. My eyes were opened to the inner workings of Mil/Aero electronics at the recent Sea-Air-Space Expo. This event attracts global leaders, key decision makers and solutions … [Read more...]
Instrumentation for Safety and Security
The Internet of Things is bringing with it new requirements for safety and security. Using the IoT, operators can benefit from complex and distributed installations. In addition, autonomous systems are becoming increasingly important in the functioning of modern industry. From manufacturing to agriculture, these remote operations need instrumentation to provide constant monitoring to provide safety and security. These systems must communicate quickly and accurately, allowing operators … [Read more...]
Here are the April 2022 Website Updates to Samtec.com
We spent most of April finishing up a couple of large applications that were built on legacy code. Those are now updated and live on the website. We also rolled out a couple of content page upgrades, and some back-end speed optimizations to various areas of the website. New Material Declaration Application We launched a new upgraded version of our Material Declaration application, which allows users to download a digital part composition analysis for any eligible part number. We upgraded … [Read more...]
May the 4th Be With You!
"Hello there!" Any Star Wars nerd worth their weight in spice from Kessel knows who said that. Rightfully, Disney+ released a new full-length Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer. If you haven't watched it yet, you should! It would be a lie to say that I am not geeked about this trailer and the upcoming Disney+ series. While this may appear like a shameless blog, Samtec has a long history of appreciating Star Wars geekery. Aside from the fun, sci-fi culture is definitely associated with bleeding edge … [Read more...]
Rohde and Schwarz VNA Verifies Excellent Performance of Front Panel Cable System
This live product demonstration from DesignCon 2022 shows a Rohde and Schwarz ZNA 43 Vector Network Analyzer testing a Samtec NovaRay® I/O front-panel cable system, with excellent results. NovaRay I/O emulates ASIC to front-panel applications. The "ASIC" -- in this case, the ZNA 43 -- delivers signals to a Samtec NovaRay® Flyover® cable assembly, which then travel through 6" of Eye Speed® Twinax Low Skew twinax, to a NovaRay I/O connector/cable system. This assembly also includes our NovaRay … [Read more...]
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