New Optics Guide & World Record Rainbows
According to Guinness World Records, the longest lasting rainbow observation was 8 hours and 58 minutes on November 30, 2017. It was seen from the Chinese Culture University campus in Taiwan, which is located on a mountainside with several elevated areas allowing for continuous observation of the rainbow as its angle changed with the sun’s movement.
While rainbows are an optical illusion, the science is fascinating. The spectrum of light, water, refraction, reflection and angles – all perfectly align to show us the colors of the rainbow.
Samtec is the industry-leading provider of mid-board optical transceiver solutions (no world record – yet), using that same spectrum of light to transmit data over extended distances with reliable signal integrity. In order to support this growing and comprehensive product family, a new Optics Mid-Board Transceiver Solutions Guide has been released.
With Optics as one of our 6 Solution Blocks, this new guide provides an overview of all that Samtec offers in optical solutions, support and tools:
MID-BOARD OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER SOLUTIONS
The foundation of our optical solutions is low power, small form factors, high-performance versatility and integrated thermal management. Micro footprints and minimal power usage allow for higher densities close to the IC, thus simplifying board layout and reducing power dissipation.
Samtec’s mid-board optical transceivers include:
- FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™ for embedded, rugged and PCIe®-Over-Fiber applications with up to 28 Gbps per lane (32 Gbps in development)
- Halo™ next gen optical systems for embedded applications demanding 56/112 Gbps PAM4 performance
- FireHawk™ optical systems for space applications to withstand vibrations and radiation with up to 10 Gbps per lane
FireFly™ and Halo™ optical cable assemblies feature the interchangeability of copper and optical using the same micro connector respectively. Optical cable for greater distances, or copper for cost optimization. Additionally, these solutions utilize Flyover® technology, which takes the data connection “off board” for up to 28 Gbps per lane with a path to 112 Gbps PAM4.
For optimal thermal control, a variety of integrated heat sinks or through-the-board cooling are available. This feature accommodates harsh environments and wide temperature ranges in industrial, military and aerospace industries. For space and satellite applications, the design of FireHawk™ optical assemblies can withstand vibrations and radiation with optimal SWaP.
Samtec’s mid-board optical transceivers are ideal for embedded and rugged applications, including datacom, military and aerospace, medical, computer and semiconductor, and instrumentation.
OPTICAL SUPPORT & TOOLS
Samtec’s Sudden Service® is available with our optical products – full engineering support, online tools and an unmatched service attitude. We have SI experts available to assist you with simulating, evaluating and selecting or customizing components for your system design.
Optics evaluation and development kits are available, as well as Industry Standards support, customization services, and technical resources (white papers, webinars, videos, etc.). Check out our Optical Transceivers Center of Excellence page for more details or contact an expert.
Explore the Optics Solutionator® to design a full cable assembly or browse through our online Picture Search.
Lastly, if you’d like to read more about our optical solutions beyond the new guide, here are some additional links:
- How to Implement PCI Express®-over-Optics in Embedded Systems
- Samtec Launches new Optical Transceiver Center of Excellence
- Cutting Edge Copper and Optical Interconnects at OFC 2024
- Good Optics: High-Performance, High-Density Active Optical Connector Systems
- An Optical Illusion? Maximum Signal Density and Design Flexibility
