Overview

Samtec offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance interconnect solutions for semiconductor and computing applications, including artificial intelligence/machine learning; prototype, development, and evaluation; semiconductor manufacturing; quantum computing; and high-performance computing/supercomputing.

Samtec's world-renowned team of technical experts, its suite of online design tools, and world-class Sudden Service® are available to support any computer and semiconductor application, from design to production.

APPLICATIONS

Samtec offers a wide variety of solutions for any type of computer and semiconductor applications.


POPULAR PRODUCTS

Choose from some of Samtec's most popular products for Computer & Semiconductor Applications


AcceleRate® HP High-Performance Arrays

AcceleRate® HP High-Performance Arrays

AcceleRate® HP 0.635 mm pitch arrays feature 112 Gbps PAM4 extreme performance and a flexible open-pin-field design.

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Bulls Eye®

Bulls Eye® RF High Performance Test to 90 GHz
Compression interface, small footprint and high cycle count make Bulls Eye® ideal for high-performance test applications.
Features
  • 90 GHz, 70 GHz, 50 GHz and 40 GHz test assemblies

  • Enables smaller evaluation boards and shorter trace lengths

  • Compression mounts to the board for placement directly adjacent to the SerDes being characterized

  • Solderless design improves cost and is easy to use within a lab setting

  • Microstrip/CPW or Stripline PCB transmission types

  • Test boards available for performance verification

  • 1.00 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm and 2.92 mm connection to instrumentation

  • Single or double row

  • High-density, space-saving design

  • Complete list of applications: SerDes characterization, clock/data recovery (CDR), mmWave radar, automated test equipment, FR2 5G networks

  • RF Group: dedicated RF engineers provide personal support for meeting specific RF challenges

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NovaRay® 112 Gbps PAM4, Extreme Density Arrays

NovaRay® 112 Gbps PAM4, Extreme Density Arrays

NovaRay® combines extreme density and performance for 112 Gbps PAM4 per channel in 40% less space than traditional arrays.


ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System

ExaMAX® High-Speed Backplane System

The ExaMAX® backplane system offers high-density and design flexibility to fit a variety of applications, including Flyover® cable supporting 112 Gbps PAM4 and board-to-board supporting 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ).

Features
  • Enables 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) electrical performance on 2.00 mm column pitch

  • PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.1 capable

  • Allows designers to optimize density or minimize board layer count

  • Two reliable points of contact, even when subjected to angled mating

  • Meets Telcordia GR-1217 CORE specification

  • Individual signal wafers with staggered differential pair design; 24–72 pairs (board connectors) and 16–96 pairs (cable assemblies)

  • One-piece embossed ground structure on each signal wafer to reduce crosstalk

  • Lowest mating force on the market: 0.36 N max per contact

  • Backplane cable assemblies improve signal integrity and increase signal path length at higher data rates

  • Samtec's Eye Speed® ultra low skew twinax cable provides increased flexibility and routability

  • Stub free mating

  • Press-fit termination

  • Power and Guide Modules available

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SEARAY™

SEARAY™ High-Density Open-Pin-Field Arrays

These high-speed, high-density open-pin-field arrays allow maximum grounding and routing flexibility.

Features
  • Maximum routing and grounding flexibility

  • Lower insertion/extraction forces vs. typical array products

  • 56 Gbps PAM4 performance

  • Up to 560 I/Os in open pin field design

  • 1.27 mm (.050") pitch

  • Rugged Edge Rate® contact system

  • Can be “zippered” during mating/unmating

  • Solder charge terminations for ease of processing

  • Meets Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™) standards

  • Analog Over Array™ capable

  • 7–18.5 mm stack heights

  • Vertical, right-angle, press-fit

  • Elevated systems to 40 mm

  • 85 Ω systems

  • Standards: VITA™ 47, VITA™ 57.1 FMC™VITA™ 57.4 FMC+™, VITA™ 74 VNX™, PISMO™ 2

  • IPC J-STD-001F, requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies – meets class 3 acceptability criteria for high-performance/harsh environment electronic products (SEAM/SEAF series only)

  • IPC-A-610F, acceptability of electronic assemblies – meets class 3 acceptability criteria for high-performance/harsh environment electronic products (SEAM/SEAF series only)

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Precision RF

Precision RF
Microwave/Millimeter Wave Cable Assemblies & Connectors
Features
  • High-frequency, microwave/millimeter wave solutions to 110 GHz
  • Cable assemblies, cable connectors and board level connectors
  • Variety of interfaces: 1.00 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, 3.50 mm, SSMA, SMP, SMPM, ganged SMPM, SMA, N Type, TNCA
  • Magnum RF™ ganged SMPM for 40% greater density, less processing time and better positional alignment
  • Low-loss microwave and millimeter wave cable from .047" to .277"
  • Vertical or edge launch solderless compression mount board connectors for test and measurement applications
  • Soldered push-on board connectors for high-density, blind-mate applications
  • Between-series and in-series adaptors designed for well-performing VSWR
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XCede® HD High-Density Backplane System

XCede® HD High-Density Backplane System

Samtec's XCede® HD high-density backplane system features a small form factor ideal for density-critical applications, and a modular design for flexibility and customizable solutions.

Features
  • Small form factor provides significant space savings

  • Modular design provides flexibility in applications

  • High-density backplane system – up to 84 differential pairs per linear inch

  • 1.80 mm column pitch

  • 3-, 4- and 6-pair designs

  • 4, 6 or 8 columns

  • 12–48 pairs

  • Up to a 3.00 mm contact wipe on signal pins

  • Multiple signal/ground pin staging options

  • Integrated power, guidance, keying and side walls available

  • 85 Ω and 100 Ω options

  • Three levels of sequencing enable hot plugging

  • Cost-effective designs available for low-speed applications

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Testing and Certifications


Samtec's products are tested to or beyond industry standards to ensure quality and performance in computer and semiconductor applications.

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