As FPGAs take over the data center, system-level architects require technical support over the entire high-speed serial channel data path. FPGA vendors like Xilinx are working with interconnect partners like Samtec to emulate next generation data center architectures in their FPGA evaluation, development and characterization kits. As an example, the Xilinx Virtex® UltraScaleTM FPGA VCU110 Development Kit features the ExaMAX® high-speed backplane connector system. Pairing these … [Read more...]
Samtec Releases “Expanding the Backplane Ecosystem” ChalkTalk
Samtec is pleased to announce a new ChalkTalk entitled "Expanding the Backplane Ecosystem." Hosted by EEJournal, this newly released ChalkTalk details the growing backplane connector portfolio from Samtec. Samtec entered the backplane connector market by licensing FCI's ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane Connector System. Over the past few years, Samtec has developed numerous soon-to-be-released backplane connector mated pairs. Samtec has also developed power delivery and guide post … [Read more...]
Samtec Expands Channelyzer™ to Support Backplane Applications
Samtec continues to expand its capabilities in support of backplane connector applications. In addition to our recent announcement with Amphenol, we continue to augment the ecosystem of support required for these high-speed, high-performance products. When we announced the initial release of Channelyzer™ - Samtec's Online Full Channel Simulation and Analysis tool - earlier this year, the tool initially supported only high-speed board-to-board applications. We … [Read more...]
Samtec Exhibits at OFC ’16 in Anaheim, CA
One of the biggest tradeshows in the optical world is OFC. At this year’s event in Anaheim, Samtec will be exhibiting a variety of mid-board and panel-mount optical systems. Samtec’s optical and signal integrity expertise enables systems designs with maximum density, minimal cost and performance optimization, while offering a path to 56 Gbps and beyond. Of several products being featured at OFC this year, the FireFly™ Micro FlyOver System™, which enables chip-to-chip, … [Read more...]