High‑frequency test setups demand more than a connector that simply meets a frequency rating. Mechanical reliability, predictable and repeatable performance, and ease of use are essential, especially as designs become more challenging at 67 GHz and beyond. Samtec’s 1.85 mm 30‑degree angled launch compression mount connector (185-AL Series) is engineered with these real‑world requirements in mind. Now…
At DesignCon 26, Samtec presented live demonstrations of new products and technologies. Two that received considerable attention were a 448 Gbps Co-Packaged Copper Channel and a 130 GHz Test Platform (224/448 Gbps-capable). In the video above, Samtec’s Andrew Josephson gives a brief overview of the 130 GHz solution. We see two versions of the new…
This video shows a live product demonstration that’s a collaboration between Samtec and AMD. AMD’s Versal™ Premium VPK180 eval kit pushes 112G PAM4 performance at the full system level. Samtec interconnects are used throughout the system. Bassam Mansour, Sr. Technical Marketing Manager at AMD, and J.R. Bonnefoy, Systems Engineer at Samtec, walk us through the…
DesignCon 2026 placed strong emphasis on the influence that evolving AI infrastructure has on hardware design. The event underscored a transition from component-centric design to AI-driven system-level optimization for data centers, high-speed interconnects, test and measurement, and packaging. To that end, both Samtec and Keysight presented new products and technologies to address the next-generation bandwidth…
Samtec has expanded its SMA interconnect portfolio to include new SMA edge-mount board connectors capable of reliable performance through 26.5 GHz. Traditional SMA connectors are well known for operating to 18 GHz and have been widely used for decades. However, as RF and microwave systems continue to push into higher frequencies, connector performance becomes a…
The quality of the signal looping between the PCB, test fixture, and test equipment often determines how accurately we can evaluate a device under test (DUT). As signal speeds increase, signal quality throughout the test setup becomes more important and challenging. While data speeds continue to trend upwards (there is much conversation these days about…
Instrumentation and test equipment play critical roles in ensuring product reliability, performance, and compliance. Central to this task are signal and power generation systems that deliver accurate sources that are essential for accurate testing. These tools provide the controlled electrical outputs needed to stimulate devices under test. Whether validating the performance of RF components, evaluating…
Test and measurement (T&M) systems are essential to modern technology. Whether certifying a 5G chipset, calibrating a new antenna array, or debugging a PCIe interface, the need to capture the most accurate data possible remains the same. Connectors are essential to ensuring the accuracy of any testing process. In today’s high-speed, high-frequency world, any measurement…
Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices are now commonplace in our daily lives. We can check the weather, news, pulse rate, and bank account in seconds. What was once fantasy is now reality. LPDDR remains a foundational technology for the “mobile internet tsunami” (I know that’s an old phrase, but I like to use it)….
Consider developing a product and knowing it “has” to perform exactly as expected once deployed. So, to reduce risk and identify opportunities for improvement you start the Test & Measurement process. Or, maybe you’re in the armed forces and a critical situation arises and reliability of the radar system may determine the outcome (adverse of…
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