• Xilinx^® Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit
• 14 Gbps FireFly^™ FMC Development Kit
• 25/28 Gbps FireFly^™ FMC+ Development Kit

Samtec recently developed an innovative solution for a Technology Partner in need of a low-cost alternative to expensive RF cables that would also meet stringent electrical and mechanical requirements.

• Samtec Direct Attach cable designs and methodologies were modified to improve coupling, and an application-specific microwave cable was designed for processing in an automated manufacturing environment
• The resulting interface is cost-competitive, ultra-low profile and separable, eliminating the need for a board-mounted connector
• The design offers reduced signal loss, high operating frequency, crosstalk isolation, and industry-leading data rates in a small-form factor

Next-generation 5G network equipment must be scalable, intelligent and flexible. New technologies will dramatically increase coverage and data throughput while supporting multiple standards, bands and sub-networks.

From the front panel to the IC, to the backplane and between PCBs, Samtec’s high-performance interconnect expertise and product solutions are designed to support 56 Gbps PAM4 to 112 Gbps PAM4 data rates, along with optimizing system density and signal integrity.

Innovating for 5G and Beyond
Samtec is invested in the development of solutions designed for increasing bandwidth and density demands, such as our AcceleRate^® Cable Assembly – the industry’s slimmest cable system. With the ability to support up to 112 Gbps PAM4 data rates, AcceleRate^® is ideal for the data throughput that 5G network equipment requires now – as well as in the future.

In addition, Samtec has made significant investments in Precision RF Connector Solutions in order to support market drivers such as the global transition to 5G, autonomous vehicles, and massive global connectivity. For example, the SMP Series High-Frequency Three-Piece “Bullet” Style Floating RF System offers misalignment compensation, along with flexible stack heights – ideal features for routing mmWave signals between PCBs.

Connected vehicles are the future of mobility. Leveraging next-gen 5G networks and cloud services, V2X technologies enable vehicle intelligence, improve traffic flow and increase safety.

Samtec’s expanding automotive interconnect portfolio helps route data from 5G radios to sensors throughout the vehicle. Samtec is IATF 16949 certified and offers technical expertise and systems designed specifically to support the unique challenges of automotive and transportation applications.

With global manufacturing facilities and full custom product development capabilities, Samtec is uniquely positioned to support custom interconnect needs of many automotive and transportation applications as well.