Cables available in three standard lengths with SMA, 2.92 mm, and 2.4 mm end connectors. Samtec’s LL043 Series Nitrowave microwave cable assemblies have performance is optimized from DC to 43.5 GHz with a maximum VSWR of 1.4:1. The 43.5 GHz bandwidth lets the cables operate at 5G mmWave frequencies as well as those used in […]
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Board-to-board connector support 28 Gbps links
Samtec announces the availability of its SLH/TLH Series printed circuit board (PCB) to board (B2B) connectors that offer an ultra-low mated stack height down to 2 mm (.078″) and support 28 Gbps NRZ performance. SLH/TLH PCB board-to-board connectors are part of Samtec’s Ultra Micro line of products that maximize overall space and offer reliable connections […]
JTAG connectors available in both through-hole and SMT orientations
Samtec, Inc., offers a variety of board-level and cable connector systems for JTAG applications that are currently shipping in volume quantities. Samtec JTAG connectors are available on both 2.54 mm and 1.27 mm centerlines. Common sizes are 10-pin (2 x 5), 14-pin (2 x 7), and 20-pin (2 x 10). JTAG connectors are available in […]
PPAP-compliant connectors for automotive industry available in right-angle and edge versions
Samtec, Inc. has expanded its A-Series family of connectors with new additions that include a Level 3 Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) package for automobile applications. The series, comprising over 100 connectors, is designed for space-constrained, rugged applications within vehicles. The latest additions include right-angle and edge connectors, addressing the needs of automotive lighting, infotainment, and […]
RF interconnects boast 50 GHz performance
Samtec has expanded its SMPM Magnum RF product family with a new low-profile 3.94 mm (.155″) body height, right-angle option designed for channel density in low- or mid-band systems. The GPPC Series offers a low-profile, right-angle multi-port solution with performance up to 50 GHz. Magnum RF products are designed for space-limited applications requiring high operating frequencies, […]
DCI pluggable connectors support evolving applications
IO interface groups are supported by AI developers, HPC, Enterprise, and other market segment leaders, driving connector/cabling solutions using higher speed rates, varying lane counts, and pin counts. Besides supporting the very high volume pluggable Hyperscale market segment, various pluggable connector systems support other new applications and network topologies that are driving the use of […]
RF edge connectors shrink in size, cover DC to 67 GHz
Samtec has released a new line of RF edge launch connectors with a narrow body design that is 33% smaller than traditional edge launch connectors. These connectors are commonly used in a lab setting for high-frequency test and measurement applications, high-speed digital component tests, and evaluation boards. Frequency capabilities are DC to 67 GHz (185-EL Series), […]
Board-to-board connector line expanded to include 0.635 mm pitch versions
Samtec has expanded its successful line of Edge Rate board-to-board connectors to include a higher density mated set that is half the width of previous designs and offers a lower-profile 5 mm mated height (ERF6 & ERM6 Series). ERF6 & ERM6 Series Edge Rate connectors support 56 Gbps PAM4 high-speed, rugged mezzanine applications for industrial, embedded vision, […]
Interconnect system flies over circuits at 28 Gbits/s
Samtec, Inc. is shipping the Optical FireFly Micro Flyover System, the first interconnect system with the flexibility to use micro-footprint high-performance optical and copper interconnects interchangeably. Consisting of a transceiver, two-piece connector system, and cable, the FireFly Micro Flyover System supports 14, 16, 25, and 28 Gbps designs in x4, x8, and x12 configurations. The […]
IMS 2023 roundup: connectors
Through photos and videos, EE World covers some of the active and passive components that RF and wireless engineers need to connect us all. The exhibit hall at the 2023 International Microwave Symposium featured connectors from Molex, Samtec, and SV Microwave, among others. See EE World’s IMS 2023 coverage of test equipment on Test & […]