Samtec's new patent-pending FireFly™ Micro Flyover System is the first interconnect system that gives designers the option of using either a miniature optical or copper interconnect to meet current and next-generation data rate requirements. The FireFly™ system utilizes either low-cost copper cables or high-performance active optical motors to achieve speeds up to 28 Gbps. Data "flies" over the board, avoiding design complexity, improving electrical performance, and eliminating signal integrity issues.
The FireFly™ active optical cable assembly uses proven VCSEL 850 nm series and multi-mode fiber technology and contains all the necessary controls to ensure the optical motor provides maximum power dissipation. The FireFly™ copper cable assembly features Samtec 38 AWG coaxial cable, widely used for current high-speed copper cable assemblies, enabling seamless integration of new designs with existing ones. The two-piece connector system mates with both cable assemblies, making it easy to upgrade from copper to optical when that level of performance is required.
Samtec's high-speed, high-density SEARAY™ Open Pin Field Arrays maximize grounding and routing flexibility and feature Edge Rate™ contacts optimized for signal integrity. The 1.27 mm (0.050") pitch system (SEAM/SEAF series) is available with up to 500 I/O in stackable heights from 4.00 mm to 40.00 mm. Right-angle designs are available for micro backplane applications, while snap-in mounting options provide greater system flexibility. The 0.80 mm (0.0315") pitch offers up to 50 percent board space savings with 7.00 mm and 10.00 mm stackable heights. Both SEARAY™ systems are 25+ Gbps solutions since they either achieve a data rate of 25 Gbps or more, at 3 dB insertion loss, or comply with the 25 Gbps per channel standard (100 Gigabit Ethernet), depending on the required stacking height.
Aire promotes the creation of MVNOs with its "turnkey" solution for companies
Aire (formerly Grupo Aire) consolidates its "turnkey" model that eliminates barriers to entry so that companies can become Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in an agile, simple way and without the need for their own infrastructure or technical knowledge.
