Edge Rate® is one of Samtec's most popular high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect systems. Edge Rate is both the name of the pin and in this case, it’s also a product family. Edge Rate Contact Design Let’s begin with the contact system because that’s the star of the show. With some connectors, the mating edge of the contact is the cut edge of the pin. If you look at the edge under a microscope you may see micro burrs and edges. This reduces the life of the connector because … [Read more...]
A New Angle On Power/Signal High-Density Arrays
Angles surround us every day – physical angles like the corner over there, and angles of perspective. Samtec’s new AcceleRate® mP high-density power/signal interconnect system was born out of a different perspective on power integrity and a 90 degree rotation. Best in class density for a power/signal interconnect system, AcceleRate® mP achieves up to 240 I/Os in .438 sq. inches. It also packs a punch with up to 22 Amps per power blade and 56 Gbps signal performance. Rotated Power … [Read more...]