The Loch Ness Monster? There's that old, grainy picture. Big Foot? I've seen the video. UFO's? Who knows? But micro, rugged industrial connectors? Come on, that's really hard to believe ... But, industrial electronics is Samtec’s largest selling industry sector, and that's because Samtec has a full line of micro, rugged industrial connectors. Applications include factory automation, embedded computing, robotics, monitoring, vision systems, measurement, motion and process controls, and … [Read more...]
Glass; Not Your Mom’s Substrate.
In the days of old we looked into the "green" for guidance on how much further down into the world of miniaturization we could go. What is the green you ask? I am talking about the substrate that has served us all well for many years; the PCB. We are at a crossroads in the world of substrates, and honestly we are at a point where we need something new, a different way of addressing miniaturization and higher speeds. What are my options? The printed circuit board has come a long way from … [Read more...]
Discover the Largest Variety of High-Speed Board-to-Board & High-Speed Backplane Solutions
Some of the greatest moments in sports history… “The Miracle on Ice” 1980 Winter OlympicsJessie Owens, 1936 Olympics “The Rumble in the Jungle” …just to name a few, are the result of an athlete’s speed and flexibility. Some are comeback stories and some are record-breaking stories, but all are made possible through the support of a team, a coach, the fans… Likewise, Samtec’s High-Speed Board-to-Board and Backplane solutions deliver high-speed performance with incredible application … [Read more...]
Can A 12G-SDI Signal Be Transmitted Through 12 Cable-to-Board Terminations?
Chris Shelly, Samtec’s RF/SI Modeling Engineer, walks us through a live 12G-SDI transmission line demonstration at NAB 2019. This demo showcases the signal processing capabilities of the Phabrix® QX UHDTV 12G-SDI generator/analyzer and the transmission of those signals through several other Samtec 75 ohm PCB connectors and cable assemblies. The Phabrix QX is generating a 12G-SDI signal, through two Samtec right-angle BNC connectors, and back into the Phabrix QX for analysis. We get a good … [Read more...]
VITA 57.1 FMC and VITA 57.4 FMC+ are like ‘Avengers: Endgame’ . . . Kinda
What’s that? There’s a new movie out? What’s it called? Avengers? Who are they? What do they do? I highly doubt anyone – except someone’s grandmother – has said the above. 'Avengers: Endgame' has been taking the world by storm. For superhero fanboys like yours truly, 'Avengers: Endgame' is the dream movie worth waiting for. In a similar way, the VITA 57 FMC and FMC+ specifications are the dream interface between FPGAs carrier cards and mezzanine cards. Like 'Avengers: Endgame' … [Read more...]
Live Return Loss Demonstration Of 12G-SDI Connectors At NAB 2019
This live demonstration from NAB 2019 compares return loss performance of Samtec 12G SDI RF connectors per SMPTE ST-2082-1 12G-SDI requirements. In this video, Chris Shelly, Samtec’s RF/SI Modeling Engineer, compares the performance of Samtec's industry standard edge mount BNC connectors to a 75 Ω right-angle BNC, an HDBNC and a DIN 1.0/2.3, and he shows how optimized launches improve performance. The standard edge mount BNC connector has excellent performance of approximately -20 dB … [Read more...]
An Eye Catching High Performance Test Point System
Samtec Bulls Eye® test point systems are ideal for high-performance test applications because of their compression interfaces, small footprint, and high cycle count capabilities. Bulls Eye is now available in 50 GHz and 20 GHz designs, with a system up to 70 GHz in development. Bulls Eye is a popular product because: The grid design and smaller footprint enables smaller evaluation boards and shorter trace lengths. The high-density array design significantly saves PCB space compared to … [Read more...]
Exclusive to Samtec – Low-Profile, Right-Angle 75 Ohm BNC with Pick-and-Place Capability
Most companies are looking for ways to increase efficiency and thus, the bottom line. One way to do that is with Samtec’s new Low-Profile, Right-Angle 75 Ω BNC connector (BNC7T-BM1D) engineered for pick-and-place assembly, and 12G-SDI performance. This Low-Profile, Right-Angle 75 Ω BNC connector (BNC7T-BM1D) is exclusive to Samtec. With 75 Ω BNCs in high demand for broadcast video systems, our experts designed a custom solution that increases the efficiency of board assembly and supports high … [Read more...]
Creepage and Clearance and Why We Care About It
Every day Samtec’s Application Support Group answers questions about a connector's mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. One frequently discussed topic is connector creepage and clearance. Creepage and clearance is ultimately about safety and meeting regulatory standards, regardless of the system design. The ongoing trends to reduce PCB size and increase density become a design challenge when these smaller, denser PCBs incorporate high voltage circuits. Dave Scopelliti, President … [Read more...]
NAB Show Preview – Samtec Details Latest 12G-SDI Interconnect Solutions
Influencers. Start-ups. Online editors. Consumers. They all have one thing in common: content. For anyone associated with content, one of the most anticipated events of the year - NAB Show - is right around the corner. From April 6-11, NAB Show 2019 takes over the Las Vegas Convention Center. NAB Show brings together the entire digital ecosystem. Professionals from all walks of life - from AI and cybersecurity to TV and social media mavens - converge in Las Vegas to advance the … [Read more...]
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