I don’t watch much television, but when I do, I am captivated by some of the products advertised. Some of them are hilarious, but I don’t think they were meant to elicit that reaction. The products in many of these ads are "products looking for a solution." I mean, who would buy a hamburger grill that runs on your car exhaust, umbrellas for your shoes, or diet water? I’m also not always a fan of “new and improved” products, unless the improvement has merit. Having said that, Samtec is … [Read more...]
The Digital Thread
The development of 3D modelling has revolutionized mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD). It has enabled engineers to develop new products quickly, in collaboration with colleagues around the world, and respond rapidly to changing demands. We have already looked at some of the advantages that 3D design brings to engineers. However, the mechanical aspect of any design is only part of the process. The creation of any device represents the blending of different … [Read more...]
Understanding IPC Class 2 vs Class 3 for a Gull Wing Lead
IPC-A-610 covers a wide range of solder joints, and what it takes to meet Classes 1 - 3 in varying types of connector termination styles. These classifications help a designer determine if a connector is capable of being used in their application. In a previous blog, I discussed IPC Class 2 vs Class 3 solder joints for J-Lead Components, and in this one we will look at the difference for Gull Wing Leads. In case you were wondering, a gull wing lead is a type of surface mount lead that is … [Read more...]
Engineers, Assemble!
Image: Marvel Studios LLC There are many historical innovations that are the product of adversity, and the current situation is an extreme example. While it is not the first time that humanity has faced a truly global challenge like the COVID-19 pandemic, this time the world is connected by technology in a completely unprecedented way. The response has been incredible. Within hours of the true scale of the current emergency becoming apparent, engineers around the world had … [Read more...]
What is Outgassing and How is it Tested?
Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products are making their way into industries that wouldn't have considered them previously. This is mainly due to the flexibility, speed of delivery, and cost savings that COTS products offer when compared to a full MIL-SPEC product. However, this doesn't mean that the Military / Aerospace, Space, Industrial, Transportation, Automotive, and Medical industries do not need to know the performance of a COTS product in their application. Knowing the outgassing … [Read more...]
Connectors For Solar Power Equipment
Image: Sunfolding Solar Power While the cost and benefits of solar power can and have been debated, there’s one point that cannot be debated: the solar energy sector continues to grow. The solar energy sector has grown 68% over the last decade, and the cost of solar infrastructure and installations have fallen 70% since 2006. On average, a solar panel system pays for itself within eight years. Critics of solar power point to huge government subsidies and say the … [Read more...]
A Crystal Ball Look Inside New Features Coming Soon for Samtec.com
Samtec.com is constantly evolving as the world changes. Each month we do a post for what was updated the previous month. We thought it might be fun to show you a crystal ball preview into some of the larger changes you'll be seeing in the next few months. Shopping Cart Upgrade Currently, the shopping cart on Samec.com is about 8 years old. It still works just fine, but the back-end technology and code are getting outdated and more difficult to maintain with the rest of our systems. We … [Read more...]
Samtec’s New Micro Mate™ 1.00 mm Pitch Discrete Wire System
Two in one. Three in one. All in one. We are constantly looking for that one thing with multiple uses or solutions. From laundry detergent that fights stains, cleans deep and protects color all at the same time, to the twenty-in-one pocket knife with a glass-breaker. I guess you never know when you might need to escape a sinking car. One product family that supports multiple applications is Samtec’s new Micro Mate™ 1.00 mm pitch discrete wire system. This system is available now for your … [Read more...]
A Cable Backplane Solution For 112 Gbps PAM4 Architecture
Scott McMorrow, CTO, Samtec Signal Integrity Group, walks us through a live demonstration of a cable backplane and mid-board cable system, both utilizing Samtec Flyover® . Samtec Flyover is most commonly used in mid-board applications, with the cable assembly connector placed close to the chip and direct the signal to the front panel through the cable. Cable Backplane and Mid-Board Applications Flyover also allows designers to go from one board to another as a flexible backplane … [Read more...]
OFC 2020: The Show Must Go On
Since we missed OFC 2020 and the opportunity to meet with our customers and blog readers in person, we decided to bring the show to you. We had an incredible booth planned with six live product demonstrations and multiple new product introductions. OFC has always been the single best place in the optics industry to meet with customers and partners, address the technical challenges with next generation systems, and demonstrate Samtec’s industry leadership. This time we had planned to … [Read more...]
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