From the top plays in sports to the top news stories, to the best of new electronic equipment and technologies, I love end-of-the-year lists. But compiling one of these lists can be easier said than done. Samtec published 142 blogs in 2022, and it's challenging to select the best connector blogs with so many good options to choose from. Several of us reviewed all of the options, and here's our list of Samtec's best connector blogs of 2022, based on our subjective definitions of "best." BTW, … [Read more...]
Samtec SI Technologists to Present at EDI CON Online 2022
"I'm lovin' it." "Can you hear me now?" "Just do it." "Where High Frequency Meets High Speed" The first three taglines are a part of pop culture lexicon. The last describes an annual technology event - EDICON Online 2022 - focused on training and informing engineers on that latest high-performance technologies, solutions, trends and design techniques. The world of high-frequency and high-speed is converging as never before. Real-world and modeled 224 Gbps PAMx system design … [Read more...]
Compact Components Enable Compact Drones
According to the Drones Industry Insights Report 2020, the worldwide drone industry is predicted to increase at a 13.8% CAGR to $42.8 billion by 2025. Advancements in sensor technology are fueling innovation in the drone industry. In addition, increased embedded Ethernet speeds (2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps) enable faster throughput for the multitude of sensors found in drones. However, for this technology to work, new innovations must be compact and light because extra weight on a drone … [Read more...]
Crosstalk Measurement and Characterization in High-Speed Interconnect
"High-speed applications" means different things to different people. In automotive infotainment, a high speed may be 5-10 Gbps. For sensing applications, high speed may be one sample a second. In the data center, hosted data rates are 112 Gbps PAM4 with 224 Gbps coming soon. However "high speed" is defined, signal integrity becomes more essential for system optimization. At high frequencies, crosstalk becomes a challenge. High-speed differential pairs routed in close proximity affect each … [Read more...]
Next-Gen Blue UAS Framework 2.0 AutoPilot Features Samtec High-Speed Interconnect
UAVs, or drones, have been around for decades. Original drones resembled early generation fighter jets controlled from the ground and used as targets for test pilots. As time passed, drones served as high-tech reconnaissance platforms and high-precision offensive weapons in military applications In recent years, drones have found many commercial uses as well. Popular e-commerce platforms and global retailers are using drones for order delivery. Hobbyists and tourists use … [Read more...]
Samtec and Alphawave IP Implement Real World 112 Gbps PAM4 Signal Channels
I recently attended the New York International Auto Show. While I was mesmerized by the new Corvette, the Huracán STO, and the GT-R, in reality I am thinking about updating my WRX. Whatever the budget, high-performance cars are high-precision engineered solutions using state-of-the-art mechanical technology. The same is true of routing bleeding-edge 112 Gbps PAM4 signals on a PCB or in a system. State-of-the-art IP, SerDes, semiconductor and interconnect technology are required. Samtec is … [Read more...]
Linear Direct Drive Proof-of-Concept Can Support 100 G+ Signaling
This video from DesignCon 2022 shows a proof-of-concept for an on-package, or near-package, direct-drive electrical channel that can support 100 G + signaling. These drives could be used in mid-board optical and copper designs using Samtec Flyover® cable assemblies or mezzanine connector sets, or for full-channel front-panel and back-panel cable applications. Samtec’s Kevin Burt walks us through the demo, the results, and a brief discussion of the benefits. What's Going On On … [Read more...]
May the 4th Be With You!
"Hello there!" Any Star Wars nerd worth their weight in spice from Kessel knows who said that. Rightfully, Disney+ released a new full-length Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer. If you haven't watched it yet, you should! It would be a lie to say that I am not geeked about this trailer and the upcoming Disney+ series. While this may appear like a shameless blog, Samtec has a long history of appreciating Star Wars geekery. Aside from the fun, sci-fi culture is definitely associated with bleeding edge … [Read more...]
Six New 112 G Connector Systems Is The Coolest Demo At DesignCon (IMHO)
This live demonstration from DesignCon 2022 shows six of Samtec's 112 Gbps PAM4 connector systems. It includes board-to-board connector sets, as well as two Samtec Flyover® cable systems. One is a mid-board to cable backplane configuration, and the other is mid-board to front panel. These cable systems are emulating real-world data center system architectures. Each board has four Alphawave AlphaCORE Multi-Standard SerDes. For each connector set, the Alphawave SerDes is transmitting 112 Gbps … [Read more...]
Immersion Cooling or Convection? Connectors Exhibit Outstanding Performance In Both Cases
One of Samtec’s many live product demonstrations at OFC 2022 shows high-performance copper and optical cable assemblies performing equally well, whether in immersion cooling or in typical convection environments. Ralph Page, Systems Architect at Samtec, explains the setup and results of this incredibly popular demo. The demo consists of two identical Samtec product demonstration boards. They both incorporate a variety of high-speed interconnect systems, including copper-based Samtec … [Read more...]
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