With the global headquarters of Samtec in Southern Indiana, we are surrounded by people wanting to go Fast! A few weeks ago we watched horses go fast in the 148th Kentucky Derby. This past weekend we watched Indy Cars go fast during the 106th Indianapolis 500. A driver or jocky's decision-making and reaction time made me think of delays or latency when it comes to the interconnect market. High-speed connectors are a sweet spot for Samtec and if you are unfamiliar with some of our offerings … [Read more...]
Samtec, Penn State Harrisburg Collaborate in STEM and SI/PI Education
WE ARE!... I'm sure you know how the chant goes. My alma mater, Penn State Harrisburg, and my current company Samtec have a long history of technical collaboration. The PSU Harrisburg School of Science, Engineering and Technology has been a leader in STEM education - in particular, signal integrity and power integrity. Samtec continues to expand our technical capabilities, as there is an insatiable need for engineering talent. What are some if the details of the Samtec/PSU Harrisburg … [Read more...]
Instrumentation & The Chocolate Factory
There’s an iconic episode of the I Love Lucy Show where Lucy and Ethel are working at a chocolate factory. They’ve been tasked with wrapping individual pieces of candy as they come out on a conveyor belt and if one gets through unwrapped then they are fired. Things quickly get out of hand as the candy starts coming out on the belt faster and faster. So of course, in order to keep up, Lucy and Ethel begin eating the candy and hiding it in their uniforms. Today there are many solutions … [Read more...]
You are Hot Stuff! An Intro to Thermal Management.
Being called Hot Stuff in a technical field is not always the first thing you hear unless something is actually on fire! You know though, it should be! Here you are reading a technical blog on Thermal Management techniques and designing products that some people may never fully see or understand. Take it from this S.T.U.D. (who gets to make up his own title for the video). You are doing great stuff, people like your work, and gosh you are Hot Stuff! In this blog, we will take a look at … [Read more...]
Samtec to Attend Maker Faire Bay Area 2019
What's the coolest thing happening in the Bay Area these days? What about the movies? Avengers: Endgame is SO two weeks ago! Pokémon Detective Pikachu? I guess so. What about the NHL and NBA playoffs? Folks in Oakland are fretting about Kevin Durant's calf. The San Jose crowd definitely hopes Joe Thorton, Joe Pavelski, Brent Burns and the rest of the team finally hoist the Stanley Cup. Aside from that, Maker Faire Bay Area is coming to the San Mateo Event Center from May 17-19, 2019 … [Read more...]
Samtec to Present at 2019 Avnet Technology Showcases
Engineers constantly look for the latest technical information applicable to their design. Many engineers love interacting with as many solutions providers as possible. The 2019 Avnet Technology Showcases are a great way for engineers to research multiple topics. These unique events includes 18 interactive industry leading supplier booths, and 12 suppliers led classes. Learn about a wide span of technology featuring Sensor Technology, IoT, Connectivity, Microcontrollers, Wireless … [Read more...]
The Engineer’s Cheese Sandwich
Design engineers are the heroes of the electronics industry. Responsible for creating everything from cell phones to satellites, it is the creativity of designers that drives the modern world. Engineers must respond to a specification. This is where the life of a design engineer becomes a little difficult. In an ideal world, a design specification should be clear and detailed, but I'm afraid that sometimes our design engineer might be given instructions that are less than … [Read more...]
Electronica Munich 2018
Electrical applications in the modern day could span a list that goes on forever. From the semiconductor industry, to providing power to a system of grids, to chip-card readers in the grocery store, electronics are everywhere and are constantly developing. In tandem with productronica, electronica is one of the leading national trade fairs in the electronics industry. Inspiring innovation and new standards, electronica acts as a universe of all things electronics. Samtec will be … [Read more...]
2018 IEEE Avionics and Vehicle Fiber-Optics and Photonics Conference (AVFOP)
The aerospace & vetronics industries have made great strides in recent years deploying fiber optics and photonics technology on commercial and military platforms. This trend will continue to grow as avionics & vetronics fiber optic system architectures, networking schemes, and components evolve and mature. This application-oriented conference will provide an international forum for leaders, researchers, engineers, and manufacturers to convene and discuss issues of deploying … [Read more...]
SuperComputing 2018
Attending SC is an important part of every HPC professional’s annual development. So we’re dedicated to helping provide an excellent conference experience to everyone through a commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and family-friendly resources. Be inspired at SC18. Take in technical presentations, papers, workshops, tutorials, research posters, and Birds of a Feather sessions. Explore exhibits showcasing the latest innovations from the world’s leading manufacturers, research … [Read more...]
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