Samtec is gearing up for two events in the aerospace and defense sectors: the Small Satellite Conference (SmallSat) and the Space & Missile Defense Symposium (SMD). These events offer a prime opportunity to showcase Samtec’s extensive portfolio of high-performance commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) interconnect solutions tested for military and aerospace applications. Small Satellite Conference (SmallSat) –…
A few of us recently had the privilege of traveling to the 27th Annual Components for Military & Space Electronics Conference & Exhibition. For those who don’t necessarily work in these industries or couldn’t make it, let me catch you up on some of the hotter topics that had us buzzing: Alternate COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) for…
Many military and/or aerospace designs require production lot testing of components in order to determine if the parts are quality compliant. These full-lot tests can be time consuming and expensive. For some applications, it is possible to instead perform a sample-size lot test, which tests a percentage of the components, to confirm the performance of…
For more than twenty-five years, Samtec has been engaged in developing interconnect products and supporting the standards for systems that launch into space. The first stage of Samtec’s space legacy began when one of the company’s earliest products, the SamArray® High-Density Open-Pin-Field Array, was selected as part of the VITA42 XMC standard in 2002. Since…
Elon Musk is in the news again. But when is Elon Musk not in the news? Of course, many people have an opinion about his purchase of Twitter. More importantly, Mr. Musk is revolutionizing internet access and soon future mobile phone access with LEO satellites. Starlink is a constellation of satellites providing internet access (and…
My poetry may not be as polished as Francis Scott Key with the lyrics of the United States National Anthem. The United States is celebrating Independance Day and it seems fitting to make a reference to rockets. The VITA 90 standard is designed to be the smallest standardized form factor that could be used in…
Samtec’s customer base continues to expand and diversify. New technology enables emerging industries and groundbreaking applications. Customer requirements rapidly change based on the specific needs of certain applications. Mil/aero designers are interested in long-life, rugged solutions while data center architects demand bleeding edge performance. In an effort to meet these varying needs, Samtec proudly announces…
One of the greatest challenges faced by military commanders is that of communications. Clear and concise exchange of information has always been vital to any successful military operation, and none more so than in modern times. Effective command and control have always been at the heart of leadership. Even during pre-industrial times, when commanders could…
Our armed forces need to be able to function in some of the most remote and desolate places on earth. Far from conventional infrastructure, and operating over wide areas, the military cannot depend on conventional wired systems or line-of-sight radio, and so rely on satellite communications. The Value of Satcom At the same time, the…
I recently purchased my first home. Never having a yard before, I’ve spent the last few months purchasing all the tools and gadgets needed to keep it well maintained. After all those trips to the hardware store, I’ve learned that purchasing durability and reliability is an investment for future seasons of cutting, trimming, and watering….
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