Manufacturing high-end electronics is difficult. Making a one-time sample for a demonstration or prototype can be challenging, but the real challenge is finding out how to make it consistently and in a profitable manner. That's what Aaron Tucker, Samtec's Director of Engineering - New Ventures (R&D), said during a recent presentation about the challenges of producing high-density, microminiature connectors. Most of his discussion focused on reducing manufacturing variability. I later … [Read more...]
Samtec Makes Connections at Manufacturing Days
Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration that shines a spotlight on the importance of manufacturing in our daily lives. Typically occurring the first Friday in October, it's a day dedicated to showcasing the innovations, technologies, and contributions of manufacturers across the nation. Manufacturing Day also provides an opportunity for manufacturers, like Samtec to open their doors to the public, students, and local communities. Samtec Wilsonville Manufacturing Days Our Samtec … [Read more...]
Designing the Oxide Rack
“Teamwork makes the dream work,” may be cliché, but in the case of the technology partnership that developed between Oxide Computer and Samtec, it applies. In an Oxide and Friends podcast , Bryan Cantrill, Co-founder and CTO of Oxide Computer Company, sums the experience up this way: “a perfect partnership, a model partnership—innovating together.” This is the story of designing the Oxide Rack. But what does it mean to be a great partner in tech, and how did Samtec and Oxide Computer create … [Read more...]
Benefits of Edge Card Connectors: Let Me Count The Ways
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...]
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