Given the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, it appears the WFH “trend” may become permanent. Indirectly, or maybe directly, the present situation has provided us with yet another way to engage with design engineers and SI experts globally. At home, video streaming is growing exponentially. Professionally, webinars abound on many topics. So, without further ado . . . Samtec is pleased to launch gEEk® spEEk! What is gEEk® spEEk? DesignCon attendees typically look forward every year to … [Read more...]
Immersion Cooling now on Samtec.com
Immersion Cooling might still seem counter intuitive to most people. After all, we all grew up being told that Grandma doesn't like having the plugged in hairdryer thrown into the tub. Ok, on a serious note, for most people it is still a strange concept to place electronics in any liquid at all, and that is exactly how immersion cooling works. By using a liquid dielectric, we can pull far more heat out of our systems, lower the noise from cooling fans, and save space along the way. We … [Read more...]
A New and Improved (!) Rugged Edge Card Connector
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...]
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!
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 started to collaborate, innovate … [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
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 industry might not … [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...]
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