Developing high-speed communication paths using the latest FPGA multi-gigabit transceivers presents engineers with many challenges. What data rates and protocols need supporting? What reference clock frequency is needed? Will the PLLs work? Thankfully, most of the transceiver hardware concerns - differential signaling, impedance matching, equalization and pre-emphasis among other details - are addressed in FPGA development and evaluation cards from the FPGA vendors. FPGA designers can … [Read more...]
28 Gbps Of Data Over Six Feet Of Copper Cable
28 Gbps Steve Leibson(1) and our friends at Xilinx® recently posted a blog about an interconnect system that carries four lanes of 28 Gbps data over six feet of cable. Since this is a Samtec blog, of course it's a Samtec connector they're talking about. The Xilinx blog references a short video that shows a Samtec QSFP28 copper flyover™ carrying four lanes of 28 Gbps serial data error free over six feet of copper twinax cable with plenty of margin. Steve goes on to point out that … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases New Kits and Boards Videos
From concept and prototype to development and production, Samtec-designed Kits and Boards featuring high-speed interconnect solutions simplify design and reduce time to market for hobbyists, tinkerers, start-ups and OEMs alike. Several features include: Component KitsDevelopment KitsFMC/FMC+ CardsProduction Cards and Modules Kits and Boards KCU105 & VCU118 Live Demos In cooperation with Xilinx, Samtec has released three new live demos featuring several FMC+ interconnect solutions … [Read more...]
Samtec FireFly™ Routes Data over PCBs in New Guzik ADP7000 Series Digitizers for 5G NR
As consumers, no one ever complains that their wireless connectivity is "too fast". Global wireless carriers and network providers continue to push the limits of 4G LTE, but a next-generation wireless standard - 5G New Radio (5G NR) - is on the horizon. 5G technology will be 100x faster than current 4G LTE solutions currently on the market. While some early adopters will see 5G rollouts in late 2017 and early 2018, large-scale deployments are planned for 2019, a year earlier than … [Read more...]
New Optical Data Interface Adopts Samtec FireFly™ As Physical Layer
Emerging applications in 5G communications, mil/aero systems, high-speed data acquisition, phased-array radar and communication research will support faster data rates than current generation solutions. Developing and testing these high-performance applications requires advanced instrumentation and embedded systems. Current generation instruments, processors, storage, and embedded devices communicate over copper interfaces in standard form factors and traditional bench instrument … [Read more...]
NVIDIA Jetson Platforms Connect via Samtec SEARAY™ Open Pin Field Arrays
The growth of system-on-modules (SOMs) in embedded computing presents a paradigm shift in embedded design. Legacy electronics systems typically leveraged discrete chip-down designs. The circuit designer was responsible for the selecting, designing and routing of the CPU, Memory, I/O, power and analog circuitry within their application. EEs continuously met the technical challenges presented before them. As Moore's Law moves along, system-level electronic design using the discrete … [Read more...]
Samtec Expands ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane Connector System With New DMO Options
Networking switches and hubs in next-generation hyperscale data centers must support increased port density and higher data rates. In combination with increased processing power, system designers are leveraging the inherent advantages of direct mate orthogonal architectures when compared with traditional backplane systems. Samtec supports orthogonal backplane architectures with new DMO options from within the ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane Connector System. Samtec ExaMAX® DMO … [Read more...]
Xilinx Features FireFly on VCU118 FPGA Dev Kit
You can do a lot in three minutes. From counting to 180 to making toast, the possibilities are endless. However, our good friend Steve Leibson at Xilinx, encourages you to use your three minutes to take a look at our new video featuring Samtec's FQSFP cable on Xilinx VCU118 FPGA. We couldn't agree more. 28Gbps FireFly Loopback in Action Steve goes on to state in his blog: "Samtec recently posted a 3-minute video demonstrating its FireFly Micro Flyover Cable … [Read more...]
QSFP-DD MSA Releases Latest Hardware Specification
The battle for next-generation optical transceivers remains active. The three leading specifications duking it out include COBO, OSFP and QSFP-DD. While all have their pros and cons, the industry continues to sort out the best solutions for the front panel and mid-board optical engines. What is QSFP-DD? Current QSFP solutions meet the existing demands of the telecom/datacom industries. The QSFP-DD MSA focuses on a next generation high-density, high-speed pluggable backwards … [Read more...]
A Vehicle For Insitu Glass Fabric Characterization (EDI CON 2017) – Glass Weave Skew
Glass Weave Skew. For most people it probably sounds like a progressive rock band. But we're talking about Glass Weave Skew and differential signals. Brandon Gore, Senior Staff Signal Integrity Engineer, and the Manager of Samtec's Signal Integrity Group, R&D Hub recently presented "A Vehicle For Insitu Glass Fabric Characterization" at EDI CON USA 2017. The research was completed by Brandon and supported by Scott McMorrow, Samtec’s CTO of Signal Integrity Products. In his … [Read more...]
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