Medical Connectors and Product Applications

Overview

Samtec delivers Sudden Service® solutions for the medical industry to meet the stringent quality, production, and compliance requirements of our partners and customers. The combined efforts of Samtec's on-going Severe Environment Testing initiative with our extremely flexible high-speed interconnects provides a quick turn and cost-effective solution for medical applications, such as surgical robotics, 3D imaging, and patient monitoring, which require reliable performance and durability.

While there are a wide range of electronic medical applications, many have the same requirements of their interconnects: high-speed performance, reliability, ruggedness, high mating cycles, protocol compliance, and small form factors. Samtec's catalog of high-speed, high-power, and RF interconnects are ideally suited to serve the medical market. And for applications that need it, Samtec offers a range of rapid customization options.

Here are some reasons why customers select Samtec interconnects:

Industry leading performance and speeds up to 224 Gbps PAM4
Edge Rate® contacts for rugged signal integrity performance
Non-magnetic features available
No obsolescence
High mating cycles up to 2,500
Tiger Eye™ contacts for reliability
Configurable for power and data signals
IP67/IP68 rated systems
Certified ISO-9001
Sudden Samples for prototyping
Rapid customization options
Ruggedizing options
Reserve® stock - products ship in 1-day
Multiple levels of testing options (including Severe Environment, Extended Life Product™)

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Applications

Samtec offers a wide variety of solutions for any type of medical application.

Surgical

Imaging

Point of Care & Patient Monitoring

Therapeutics

Medical Equipment

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Edge Rate® Rugged, High-Speed Connector Strips

These Edge Rate® rugged high-speed connector strips feature contacts optimized for signal integrity performance, increased durability and cycle life.

Features

Edge Rate® contacts optimized for signal integrity performance
1.5 mm contact wipe
Robust when “zippered” during unmating
Up to 56 Gbps PAM4 performance
0.50 mm, 0.635 mm or 0.80 mm pitch systems
Stack heights from 5 mm to 18 mm
Extremely slim 2.5 mm body width on 0.635 mm pitch system
0.50 mm pitch system for up to 40% PCB space savings vs 0.80 mm pitch system

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Edge Card Twinax High-Speed Cable Assemblies

These edge card cable assemblies feature Eye Speed® twinax cable for high-speed optimized performance.

Features

Performance to 14 Gbps (ECDP), 16 Gbps (FEDP) and 64 Gbps PAM4/32 Gbps NRZ (GC6)
100 ohm differential pair signal routing
Micro 0.50 mm, 0.60 mm and 0.80 mm pitch
.062" (1.60 mm) thick card
Rugged metal latching and shielding
Vertical and right-angle PCB connectors

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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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SEARAY™ High Density Array Cable Assemblies

These high speed, high density array cable assemblies feature micro coax cable and rugged Edge Rate® contacts for performance up to 14 Gbps.

Features

Performance to 14 Gbps
Edge Rate® contacts reduce broadside coupling
Positive latching system
Terminal end options
Designed for rugged micro pitch applications
36 AWG coax high-speed cable
50 ohm single-ended signal routing

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AcceleRate® Slim Direct Attach Cable Assemblies

AcceleRate® is the industry's slimmest cable system with direct attach technology and ultra low skew twinax cable for 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) speeds and PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.2 capable.

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Features

Incredibly slim 7.6 mm width
High-density 2-row design
Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications
PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.2 capable
8, 16 and 24 differential pair options available
16 differential pair option can support PCIe® x4 plus sidebands
24 differential pair option can support PCIe® x8 plus sidebands
34 AWG, 100 Ω Eye Speed® ultra low skew twinax cable
Improved signal integrity by eliminating transition board and its variability
Mating board level socket (ARF6 Series) features standard rugged weld tabs for increased stability on the PCB
Rugged metal latching and shielding
“Reversed Polarity” pinout option for reduced Far-End Crosstalk
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AcceleRate® HD Ultra-Dense, Slim Body Arrays

These 0.635 mm pitch high-density, open-pin-field arrays feature up to 400 high-speed Edge Rate® contacts in a slim, low-profile design.

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Features

Incredibly dense with up to 400 total I/Os
Low profile 5 mm to 16 mm stack heights
Slim 5 mm width
4-row design; 10 - 100 positions per row
Edge Rate® contact system optimized for signal integrity performance
Open-pin-field design for maximum grounding and routing flexibility
Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications
PCIe® 6.0/CXL® 3.2 capable
Right-angle and cable in development
SureWare™ ultra rugged guide post standoffs available (GPSO)
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Rugged Tiger Eye™ Systems

Tiger Eye™ High-Cycle, High-Reliability Connectors

Tiger Eye™ high-cycle, high-reliability connector systems feature Samtec's most rugged contact system rated to 1,000+ mating cycles in 0.80 mm, 1.27 mm and 2.00 mm pitches, with a variety of ruggedizing options.

Features

High-reliability Tiger Eye™ three-finger BeCu contact system
Choice of 0.80 mm, 1.27 mm and 2.00 mm pitch
Optional locking and latching systems for higher withdrawal force
Standard and cost-saving designs
Extended Life Product™ testing available
Severe Environment Testing (SET) available (Visit samtec.com/set)
Discrete wire cable assemblies, components and tooling available

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mPOWER® Ultra Micro Power Connectors

Ultra micro mPOWER® 2.00 mm pitch power connectors with up to 18 Amps for board-to-board, cable-to-board and board-to-board applications.

Features

One product family that supports board-to-board, cable-to-board and cable-to-cable applications
Up to 18 A per blade
40% space savings compared to traditional power systems
2–10 power blades on a 2.00 mm pitch
5 mm to 16 mm, 18 mm & 20 mm stack heights
Discrete wire cable assemblies, with rugged latching, simplify board layout and deliver power directly to active components in the system

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Generate® High-Speed 0.80 mm Pitch Edge Card Sockets

Samtec's Generate® 0.80 mm pitch edge card sockets feature Edge Rate® contacts optimized for signal integrity performance. Available in vertical, right-angle, edge mount, pass-through and power/signal combo for design flexibility.

Features

56 Gbps PAM4 performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contacts
Card slot: 1.60 mm (.062")
Single-ended and differential pairs
Vertical, right-angle, edge mount
Optional board locks and cable latching features
Optional weld tab for mechanical strength
RU8 system for elevated board stacking

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Razor Beam™ Self-Mating Connectors

High-speed, high-density Razor Beam™ self mating connectors reduce inventory costs and are available in a variety of pitches and lead styles for increased flexibility.

Features

0.50 mm, 0.635 mm or 0.80 mm pitch systems
Razor Beam™ contacts for high-speed and fine-pitch systems
Mating and unmating forces approximately 4-6x greater than typical micro pitch connectors
Shielded option for EMI protection
Self-mating connectors reduce inventory costs and can be interchanged for varying stack heights
10 stack height options from 5 mm to 12 mm
Up to 100 contacts
Parallel, perpendicular and coplanar systems
Audible click when mated
Lubricated option available

Products

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SMP Precision RF, 50 Ohm

SMP Precision RF Connectors, 50 Ohm

High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 40 GHz

Features

Optional bullet adaptors in two standard lengths
Performance to 40 GHz
Compensates for misalignment in X and Y directions
Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
Quickly and easily build RF cable assemblies using Samtec’s RF Cable Solutionator®.

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FireFly™ Optical Transceivers

Samtec's FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™ embedded and rugged optical transceivers take data connection "off board" for up to 28 Gbps per lane with a path to 112 Gbps PAM4 via optical cable at greater distances, or copper for cost optimization.

Features

High-speed performance to 28 Gbps per lane
x4 and x12 designs
Interchangeability of copper and optical
Variety of integral heat sink and End 2 options
Micro rugged two-piece connector
Extended temperature and PCIe®-Over-Fiber solutions

Products

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Testing & Certifications

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

Design Qualification Testing

All Samtec series undergo Design Qualification Testing

All Samtec series undergo Design Qualification Testing (DQT), which includes:

Gas Tight
Normal Force
Thermal Aging
Mating/Unmating/Durability

IR/DWV
Current Carrying Capacity (CCC)
Mechanical Shock/Random Vibration/LLCR
Mechanical Shock/Random Vibration/Event Detection

TEST	SET	E.L.P.™	DQT
Gas Tight	X*	X*	X
Normal Force	X*	X*	X
Thermal Aging	X*	X*	X
Mating / Unmating / Durability (240 Hrs)	X (100% RH, 250 Cycles)	X* (90-98% RH, 100 Cycles)	X (90-98% RH, 100 Cycles)
IR / DWV	X (At Altitude of 70,000 Feet)	X*	X
CCC	X*	X*	X
Mechanical Shock / Random Vibration / LLCR & Nanosecond Event Detection	X (40 G Peak, 11 ms, Half Sine & 12gRMS, 5 - 2,000 Hz, 1 Hr / Axis)	X* (100 G Peak, 6 ms, Half Sine & 7.56gRMS Avg, 2 Hr / Axis)	X (100 G Peak, 6 ms, Half Sine & 7.56gRMS Avg, 2 Hr / Axis)
Temperature Cycling (500 Cycles)	X	N/A	N/A
Non-Operating Class Temperature	X	N/A	N/A
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)	X	N/A	N/A
10 Year MFG (Mixed Flowing Gas)	N/A	X	N/A
Mating Cycles (250 to 2,500)	N/A	X	N/A
*Completed as part of initial Design Qualification Testing (DQT). E.L.P.™ and SET testing are performed in addition to DQT.

Extended Life Product

Rigorous testing to evaluate contact resistance in simulated storage/field conditions

E.L.P.^™ products are tested to rigorous standards, which evaluate contact resistance in simulated storage and field conditions.

10 year Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG)
High Mating Cycles (250 to 2,500)
Certain plating and/or contact options will apply

For complete details on Samtec's E.L.P.^™ program, a list of qualifying products and test results, visit samtec.com/ELP or email the Customer Engineering Support Group at ASG@samtec.com

TEST	SET	E.L.P.™	DQT
Gas Tight	X*	X*	X
Normal Force	X*	X*	X
Thermal Aging	X*	X*	X
Mating / Unmating / Durability (240 Hrs)	X (100% RH, 250 Cycles)	X* (90-98% RH, 100 Cycles)	X (90-98% RH, 100 Cycles)
IR / DWV	X (At Altitude of 70,000 Feet)	X*	X
CCC	X*	X*	X
Mechanical Shock / Random Vibration / LLCR & Nanosecond Event Detection	X (40 G Peak, 11 ms, Half Sine & 12gRMS, 5 - 2,000 Hz, 1 Hr / Axis)	X* (100 G Peak, 6 ms, Half Sine & 7.56gRMS Avg, 2 Hr / Axis)	X (100 G Peak, 6 ms, Half Sine & 7.56gRMS Avg, 2 Hr / Axis)
Temperature Cycling (500 Cycles)	X	N/A	N/A
Non-Operating Class Temperature	X	N/A	N/A
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)	X	N/A	N/A
10 Year MFG (Mixed Flowing Gas)	N/A	X	N/A
Mating Cycles (250 to 2,500)	N/A	X	N/A
*Completed as part of initial Design Qualification Testing (DQT). E.L.P.™ and SET testing are performed in addition to DQT.

Severe Environment Testing

Initiative to test products beyond typical standards for extreme applications

Severe Environment Testing is a Samtec initiative to test our products beyond typical industry standards and specifications, many set forth by common requirements for rugged industries. Several of our products undergo additional testing to ensure they are more than suitable for industrial, military, automotive, space, and other extreme applications.

TESTING INCLUDES:

VITA™ 47.1 Module Insertions
VITA™ 47.3 Humidity
VITA™ 47.1 Operating Shock Class OS2
VITA™ 47.1 Vibration Class VS3

Exceeds VITA™ 47.1 Temperature Cycling Class C4
Exceeds VITA™ 47.1 Non-Operating Temperature Class C4
VITA™ 47.1 Electrostatic Discharge Resistance
Exceeds VITA™ 47.1 Altitude for DWV

Samtec's SET products are approved for NASA Class D missions that require high-reliability, quick-turn and cost-effective solutions for LEO satellites, SmallSats, CubeSats and other space exploration applications.

Samtec also utilizes NASA outgassing data to determine if certain products meet NASA's ASTM E595-77/84/90 test requirements. Visit outgassing.nasa.gov for data.

Please visit the Severe Environment Testing page or contact set@samtec.com for more information.

TEST	SET	E.L.P.™	DQT
Gas Tight	X*	X*	X
Normal Force	X*	X*	X
Thermal Aging	X*	X*	X
Mating / Unmating / Durability (240 Hrs)	X (100% RH, 250 Cycles)	X* (90-98% RH, 100 Cycles)	X (90-98% RH, 100 Cycles)
IR / DWV	X (At Altitude of 70,000 Feet)	X*	X
CCC	X*	X*	X
Mechanical Shock / Random Vibration / LLCR & Nanosecond Event Detection	X (40 G Peak, 11 ms, Half Sine & 12gRMS, 5 - 2,000 Hz, 1 Hr / Axis)	X* (100 G Peak, 6 ms, Half Sine & 7.56gRMS Avg, 2 Hr / Axis)	X (100 G Peak, 6 ms, Half Sine & 7.56gRMS Avg, 2 Hr / Axis)
Temperature Cycling (500 Cycles)	X	N/A	N/A
Non-Operating Class Temperature	X	N/A	N/A
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)	X	N/A	N/A
10 Year MFG (Mixed Flowing Gas)	N/A	X	N/A
Mating Cycles (250 to 2,500)	N/A	X	N/A
*Completed as part of initial Design Qualification Testing (DQT). E.L.P.™ and SET testing are performed in addition to DQT.

Rugged Features & Custom Solutions

Ruggedizing Options

Friction Locks
Guide Posts
Screw Downs
Alignment Pins

Contact Flexiblity

Tiger Claw^TM
Tiger Eye^TM
Tiger Buy^TM
Power Eye

Custom Solutions

Pin Modifications
Body Modifications
Special Plating
Qualification Testing
Custom Connectors
Prototyping

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Applications

Samtec offers a wide variety of solutions for any type of medical application.

Popular Products

Choose from some of Samtec's most popular products for Medical Applications

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ERM8

ERF8

ERM8-RA

ERF8-RA

ERM8-EM

ERF8-EM

ERM8-S

ERF8-S

ERM5

ERF5

ERF5-RA

ERF6

ERM6

GPSK

GPPK

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GC6

HSEC6-DV

HSEC6-RA

ECDP

HSEC8-DV

FEDP

FCDP-DV

FCDP-RA

GC6RF

Features

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SEAF

SEAM

SEAF-RA

SEAM-RA

SEAMP

SEAFP

SEAFP-RA

SEAR

SEAMI

JSO

GPPK

GPSK

Features

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SEAC

SEAFC

Features

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ARC6

ARF6

ARF6-RA

Features

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ADM6

ADF6

GPSO

Features

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SFM

TFM

SEM

SEML

TEM

SMM

TMM

SFC

SFMC

SFML

TFML

SFMH

TFC

S2M

T2M