I recently stumbled upon the story of Stephanie Kwolek, a DuPont chemist who discovered the technology behind Kevlar® almost 60 years ago. This lightweight fiber is five times stronger than an equal weight of steel, withstands high heat and is resistant to harsh chemicals (kind of like Superman except for that whole kryptonite thing). Most notably, Kevlar is found in body armor and bulletproof vests used by police and the military. One could argue that the level of something’s ruggedness is … [Read more...]
Podcasts: Cabled Backplane Technology, SI Continuing Education
The demand for live webinars and podcasts exploded as the recent pandemic exploded. Not only could listeners stay updated, but webinars also provided a sense of community. As an example, Samtec's gEEk® spEEk Webinar Series started during this time, and it continues monthly with a loyal following. In a post-pandemic world, podcasts have increased in popularity. As society adjusts to post-pandemic norms, the on-demand nature of podcasts appeals to listeners. With ~850,000 global podcasts, … [Read more...]
Samtec Presents, Exhibits at Upcoming PCI-SIG DevCon on Santa Clara
Samtec is proud to sponsor the upcoming PCI-SIG Developers Conference 2023. Like last year, the event will be in-person with demonstrations, presentations and networking oppotunites. Past attendees agree that PCI-SIG DevCons are not to be missed! PCI-SIG DevCons are free events for the 900+ PCI-SIG member companies like Samtec that develop and bring to market new products utilizing PCI Express® technology. They are an opportunity to learn directly from the … [Read more...]
We Will Remember Them
I have worked with Samtec for over four years, and I have enjoyed learning more about being part of an American company. I have been lucky enough to share some of the fun times with you including Independence Day and Thanksgiving. With the approach of Memorial Day, I wanted to spend some time learning more about the more thoughtful and poignant aspects of our shared heritage and how we remember those who have fallen. Every country commemorates its lost servicemen and women at different … [Read more...]
Bishop and Associates: A 2023 Connector Industry Update YTD
We caught up with Ron Bishop - President of Bishop and Associates, connector industry expert, and friend of Samtec - and talked to him about what's going on in the connector industry nowadays, and more importantly, what the future holds. Electronic OEMs, AKA Samtec's customers, frequently ask us about the "state of the union" of the connector industry. While electromechanical is not as high-profile or visible as the chip industry, connectors are an essential link in the EOEM supply … [Read more...]
Power Up Your Electronic Designs
I went to see the new release of the Super Bros. Movie release. It was definitely so my kids could watch the new movie and not that I wanted to feel nostalgic and relive any of the games I played long ago! The throwbacks and references buried throughout the entire movie touched on just about every Mario game ever made. It is worth a watch if you ever played any of those games. When I signed up to put together a blog topic on power products that Samtec makes, my mind went to how we Power … [Read more...]
IMS 2023: New Samtec Products, Technologies
The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is a week dedicated to all things microwave and RF. Samtec is looking forward to presenting our newest microwave/millimeter wave connector products, and showcasing new technologies in live demonstrations. It's all at the Samtec booth (# 2627). Or, if you're not able to make it to the show, check out the preview below. New Samtec Microwave, mmWave Products Samtec is showcasing many new microwave/mmWave connector products in our booth. Among them … [Read more...]
Connecting Artificial Intelligence in the Smart Factory
In this, the first part of a two-part series, we look at the role of artificial intelligence in the industrial arena. The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has hit the headlines recently, as the latest generation of cloud-based AI tools promises to offer a major leap forward in the power of machines. In all the discussions about how AI will affect us, very few have talked about the hardware that these machines will require. However powerful these machines become, they will still need … [Read more...]
Samtec Participates in PICMG Embedded Implementers’ Forum
Just do it! Do the work! Whatever phrase is used, embedded engineers thrive at accomplishing their design goals. However, next-gen solutions are more complex, small, and dense. Implementers are challenged to design next-gen solutions in quickly evolving applications like rail transportation, aerospace, and more. Getting a leg up in the design and implementation of complex systems offers improvements in time to market, cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Another benefit … [Read more...]
Samtec and Arrow Partner on New Intel® Agilex™ 5 E-series SoC Dev Kit
"Intelligent edge." That is a new term for many. Basically it refers to the the increased computational capabilities at the edge of the communications networks. Typically, heavy compute loads are executed in data centers or on supercomputers. As the "intelligent edge" ramps up performance, those calculations are enabled by embedded devices using multicore CPUs, FPGAs, SoCs, and the like. Intelliegent edge and embedded computing applications combine faster speeds with lower power … [Read more...]
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