Raising the Standard for Power Interconnects When engineers talk about system performance, signal integrity usually gets the headlines. Without clean, reliable signals, nothing works as it should. But as we’ve seen before, behind every flawless waveform lies power integrity. It’s the quiet, dependable partner that keeps everything running smoothly. Without it, even the best signal…
We’ve reached the final installment of our journey through the latest medical technology. In the years since we last explored this area, the world of medical equipment has evolved dramatically. Devices are smarter, more connected, and more widely deployed than ever before. From traditional hospital machines to portable carts, robotic systems, and even devices used…
Over the last few weeks, we have been looking at impedance. We began by talking about what impedance is and how we might visualize it. We then considered the physical characteristics of the signal chain, and how they govern impedance. In this final part, we will look at why impedance needs to be different for…
When we last looked at therapeutics, the spotlight was on how connectors are essential for performance and safety in medical devices. While that was not long ago, just a few years can make a big difference in the field of medical technology. Therapies are becoming more advanced, more connected, and more closely focused on the…
In the first part of this series, Understanding Impedance, we explored what impedance is and why it matters in the world of high-frequency signals. We discovered that impedance isn’t just about resistance but instead defines how an alternating current interacts with the electric and magnetic fields surrounding a conductor. In this next step, we’ll look…
Samtec is not just a connector manufacturer. Connectors play a vital role in the signal chain, but they can be so much more effective when combined with the right cable. Samtec is therefore also a cable manufacturer, but with a wide range of cable options from coaxial to Flyover, choosing the right solution with the…
If you’ve visited an industry trade show over the last year, chances are you’ve seen Samtec’s new orange Nitrowave™ cables in action either at a Samtec booth or one of our partners. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Nitrowave Microwave Cable Assemblies. I recently sat down with some members of the RF…
Medical imaging systems are undergoing a quiet revolution. In just a few years, systems have become faster, more portable, and more capable, all while delivering high-resolution results. A scan that once required a hospital appointment with a room-sized device can now be performed at the bedside, in a clinic, or even at home. From portable…
Earlier this year I met with one of Samtec’s exceptional engineers, Rich Mellitz, who started telling me he was in the “room where it happened” when people realized there was a need for a metric to evaluate high-speed data channels. Today, channel operating margin (COM) is a well-established IEEE methodology that has effectively guided interconnect…
Instrumentation and test equipment play critical roles in ensuring product reliability, performance, and compliance. Central to this task are signal and power generation systems that deliver accurate sources that are essential for accurate testing. These tools provide the controlled electrical outputs needed to stimulate devices under test. Whether validating the performance of RF components, evaluating…
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