Earlier this year, PICMG® announced the release of the new COM-HPC specification. COM-HPC (for “Computer on Module – High Performance Computing”) is an open standard for high performance computer modules targeting the embedded applications The development of COM-HPC exceeds the demand for high-speed performance in embedded computers. COM-HPC coexists with the COM Express® specification, but provides the scalability and enhanced performance for next-gen embedded system design. COM-HPC … [Read more...]
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New COM-HPC Connectors Increase Density and Speed
The embedded world 2021 DIGITAL exhibition and conference recently concluded. A hot topic was the introduction of the PICMG® (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) COM-HPC® standard. COM-HPC® The COM-HPC standard is intended to coexist with the existing COM Express® standard. COM-HPC supports two different module types – one for high performance computing and one for embedded computing. COM-HPC improves on what is achievable in COM Express today. It uses a new high-speed connector … [Read more...]
New COM-HPC Connector And Other Reasons To Visit EWD
embedded world 2021 Digital takes place March 1-5 on a virtual platform. As its title suggests, embedded world 2021 Digital (EWD) focuses on innovations and trends in the Embedded Computing industry, with an emphasis on Software, Hardware, Tools, Embedded Vision, Safety and Security, and Start-Up. Samtec connector products are certified to or compliant with a variety of embedded computing industry standards. This includes PICMG, VITA, PC/014, SFF-SIG, and PISMO, among others. Why … [Read more...]
COM-HPC® is (Almost) Ready For Prime Time
Anticipation. That word conjures up many emotions. For some, a planned event brings hope and happiness. For others, that same event may cause anxiety and stress. Why isn't it HERE yet?!!!?!? (Maybe that is just this parent's view of their children's daily reactions. Insert "shrug" emoji here.) In any case, many in the embedded computing industry are looking forward to the soon-to-be-released PICMG COM-HPC specification. COM-HPC will soon provide increased density, enhanced … [Read more...]
Connecting Artificial Intelligence in the Smart Factory
In this, the first part of a two-part series, we look at the role of artificial intelligence in the industrial arena. The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has hit the headlines recently, as the latest generation of cloud-based AI tools promises to offer a major leap forward in the power of machines. In all the discussions about how AI will affect us, very few have talked about the hardware that these machines will require. However powerful these machines become, they will still need … [Read more...]
Samtec Highlights Latest Interconnect Solutions at embedded world 2023
It's coming - embedded world 2023! Can you wait for it? No, it's not The Mandalorian Season 3 (Wasn't that awesome?!??!), but rather embedded world 2023. For embedded designers and engineers, embedded world 2023 generates almost as much anticipation as the latest Star Wars, Marvel or other sci-fi project. ew23 offers a global platform for the embedded community to network, learn, exhibit and gain insight into all things embedded. This year, ew23 takes place March 14-16, 2023, in … [Read more...]
Introducing AcceleRate® Extreme Density and Performance Systems
The gang’s all here! We’ve recently pulled together Samtec’s family of AcceleRate® products into one webpage so you can easily browse and compare to find the best high-performance solution for your next gen application. The board-to-board and cable assemblies feature extreme density with up to 1,000 total I/Os on a 0.635 mm pitch and extreme 112 Gbps PAM4 performance. So, let’s get this party started with (re)introductions all around… Board-to-Board Interconnects First up is … [Read more...]
Embedded World 2022: Samtec Connects a Smarter World
COVID-19 is slowly fading away. People are returning to a normal life. Students look forward to summer. Families are planning holidays. Friends and colleagues are sharing meals in restaurants. In the business world, virtual meetings are still a reality. Yet, many professionals yearn to see their colleagues in person. Slowly but surely, in-person connections are being made via trade shows. Next week in Nuremburg, the annual embedded world event returns. The Coronavirus Omicron variant … [Read more...]
Connectors for Data Acquisition
Data is the raw material of the future. The advent of the Internet of Things has transformed many activities in the modern world, from growing the food we eat to the way our healthcare is provided. Enabled by the increased capabilities of modern processors and the speed of the latest communication, data will become just as important as steel and energy. The Internet of Things is allowing machines to share information with each other for the first time. In just one example, machines in the … [Read more...]
Embedded World 2023
Experience – whether on site in Nuremberg or at home all over the world – a multitude of highlights for which you have known and appreciated embedded world for a long time: New products & innovations, the embedded award, product presentations and lectures on various topics and application examples, the two conferences embedded world Conference & electronic displays Conference, as well as numerous other formats in which cutting-edge topics are in focus, discussed and advanced. Samtec … [Read more...]