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 the launch of a new Applications microsite. This new tool offers a … [Read more...]
Explore Next-Gen Test Connectivity Solutions
In grade school, we had timed math quizzes. With a sheet full of problems and the timer set, the goal was to answer as many as possible. The key to speed is TONS of practice and, honestly, memorization – knowing the problems so well that the answer comes to mind at first glance. Similar to me sitting at the kitchen table learning the times table to ace the next quiz, rapidly increasing signal integrity requirements have driven Samtec to internally develop hardware for high-level testing of … [Read more...]
Are You In a Harsh Environment for an Electronic Device?
Modern electronic devices are getting smaller with every new generation, and as a result, they are becoming more portable. At the same time, the performance of these devices is growing as the demands of consumers become greater. We expect to be able to connect to the internet wherever we go, and so we carry our cell phones, smartwatches and portable devices everywhere. Equipment manufacturers are keen to tell us that our new device will work in harsh conditions, but what does that … [Read more...]
EMI and You: Why It’s Important
There are few words in an electrical engineer's life that make them cringe more than EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). From noise on the lines to crippling entire infrastructures, whether large or small, EMI presents a serious problem. As all active electrical systems emit electrical noise, every device is susceptible to the damages of EMI. Since this dilemma is almost inescapable, how does one go about dealing with EMI, and why is it so important that your connectors/cables … [Read more...]