Benefits of Edge Card Sockets Whereas most Samtec board-to-board connectors are two-piece systems, edge card connectors provide an interface between two boards with just one connector. There are several reasons why a designer may choose an edge card socket over a two-piece system. First, edge card connectors are great for modular designs; designers can easily upgrade or configure their system by swapping out the board. Also, they make it easy to plug and unplug a mating card that … [Read more...]
Technical Resources Help with Interconnect Design
Specifying interconnects is not always easy. With that in mind, the engineers at Samtec continue to create a wealth of technical information in the form of white papers, case studies, application notes, technical notes, published papers in journals and conference proceedings, webinars, and data sheets. These technical resources help with interconnect design. All of these have been compiled in an updated Technical Library on Samtec.com. You can freely browse, download, and watch these … [Read more...]
Discrete Wire Cable Assemblies: An Overview and Quick Tutorial
The worldwide cable assembly market is expected to hit $218.6 billion in 2023. The Automotive and Telecom industries are the two largest markets for cable assemblies, and China and North America are the two largest manufacturing regions. Interestingly, application-specific (i.e., custom) and rectangular assemblies are the two largest product groups. (1) Two of the most popular types of cable assemblies are discrete wire and insulation displacement contact (IDC) systems. Here’s a link to … [Read more...]
Samtec Expands with a New Cable and RF Connector Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania
Samtec Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, announced the opening of its newest manufacturing facility in Royersford, Pennsylvania. The 24,000 square foot facility will leverage Samtec's decades of experience and industry-leading technology. The new facility will specialize in the production of high precision coaxial cables and RF connectors, servicing industries such as: aerospace/defense, medical device, Datacom, automotive, computer … [Read more...]
Samtec Exhibits at AI Hardware & Edge AI Summit, EuMW 2023
Ahh . . . September. It reminds us of the the last bits of summer, kids going back to school and football. Of course, at Samtec we love global football and the North American kind well. In case someone asks, I am a HUGE fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the high-tech world, trade show season is ramping up. Samtec will be exhibiting at two major shows this month. One is the AI Hardware & Edge AI Summit in Santa Clara, CA. The second tradeshow is the European Microwave Week (EuMW) in … [Read more...]
It’s a Small World After All
"It's a small world" takes on a whole new meaning when we look into some future options of Small Form Factor (SFF) plug-in cards. These small but mighty powerhouses are at the forefront of innovation, driving compact yet robust solutions for modern computing needs. In this blog, we'll take a ride through some recently added features of SFF plug-in cards, specifically focusing on the VITA 90.2 standard used in the SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) standards. It has been quite a spring and … [Read more...]
Navigating Sensors and Signals in Electric Bikes
This summer my family and I decided to invest in not only one, but two Electric Bikes. At first, I was not fully on board about investing in this purchase. But then I started remembering the fun bike rides I used to go on and I began feeling nostalgic. I rode all kinds of places on my bike as a kid, of course, within a reasonable distance. I used to explore nature, my community, and my bike was a semi-easy means of transportation to catch up with my friends. In the early 2000's Electric bikes … [Read more...]
The War of Electronics
In the world of modern warfare, electronic warfare (EW) has emerged as a pivotal domain, enabling the manipulation of the electromagnetic spectrum for strategic advantage. At the heart of effective electronic warfare systems lies a critical yet often overlooked component: the interconnects. Samtec delivers Sudden Service® solutions that are engineered to meet the stringent quality, production, and compliance requirements of many standard and application-specific military and aerospace … [Read more...]
RF Compression-Mount Connectors Enhance Millimeter Wave Designs
Compression mount connectors are a great option for millimeter wave designs because they avoid the problems associated with solder variations. Specifically, the advantages of compression mount connectors (as compared to soldered connections) for millimeter wave designs include avoiding the potential performance degradation of solder reflow, enabling high-performance millimeter-wave frequencies, providing flexibility during PCB design, and offering high reliability [1]. Plus, they can be reused. … [Read more...]
Bishop European Customer Survey: Samtec #1 Again, 12th Time
Samtec has once again won the Bishop and Associates “European Customer Survey of the Electronic Connector Industry.” This is the 12th time that Samtec is ranked #1 in Europe. The last Bishop European Customer Service Survey was completed just before Covid-19. To win this survey again, in such a convoluted supply chain environment during the Covid chaos, and in such a convincing manner, is a testimony to Samtec associates worldwide who make Samtec Sudden Service® a reality. By the way, we … [Read more...]
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