Samtec offers rugged and high-density interconnects that support reliable communication and power transmissions in different types of robotic systems. Samtec's Extended Life Product™ and Severe Environment Testing initiatives enable quick-turn, cost-effective options that deliver the performance, reliability, and durability required by challenging robotics environments, including industrial robotics, medical robotics, surgical robotics, and humanoid robotics. For more information, contact robotics@samtec.com.
Here are some reasons why customers select Samtec interconnects:
URSA® I/O features Hyper Claw™ hyperboloid-type contacts for extreme reliability and high mating cycles in ultra rugged applications with EMI protection.
Four points of contact for an extremely reliable connection
Hyper Claw™ hyperboloid-type contact for extreme high mating cycles
In Development: Variety of contacts available in the rugged URSA® I/O housing - micro-miniature/push-on SMPM style, high-performance AcceleRate®, power, and combinations in 1 to 5 banks
Current rating: 3.8 A max
Voltage rating: 200 VAC/282 VDC max
Micro 1.00 mm pitch in double row space saving design
Extreme density with up to 1,450 total I/Os in a 1RU panel (29 cables at 50 total I/Os each)
Cable-to-cable and cable-to-board solutions
EMI shielding to limit signal degradation and optimize performance
NovaRay® combines extreme density and performance for 128 Gbps PAM4 per channel in 40% less space than traditional arrays.
128 Gbps PAM4 per channel
4.0 Tbps aggregate data rate - 9 IEEE 400G channels
Innovative, fully shielded differential pair design enables extremely low crosstalk (beyond 40 GHz) and tight impedance control
Two points of contact ensure a more reliable connection
92 Ω solution addresses both 85 Ω and 100 Ω applications
Analog Over Array™ capable
These Edge Rate® rugged high-speed connector strips feature contacts optimized for signal integrity performance, increased durability and cycle life.
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
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
Micro Mate™ 1.00 mm pitch discrete wire cables and connectors feature a space-saving design that supports cable-to-board, cable-to-cable and cable-to-panel applications.
One product family that supports cable-to-board, cable-to-cable and cable-to-panel applications
Extremely small form factor compared to other 28 AWG assemblies
Current rating: 2.7 A max
Voltage rating: 250 VAC / 353 VDC max
Rugged single or double latching for a solid connection
Panel mount version fits .033"–.090" panel thickness
Crimp-style dual leaf contact system
2 through 20 total contacts (single row)
4 through 40 total contacts (double row)
Teflon™ fluoropolymer wire available for high temp or halogen free applications
Extremely low profile, right-angle board mount connector/cable mate
Available as components or complete assemblies
Assembly tooling available (Visit samtec.com/tooling)
Our AccliMate™ bayonet sealed circular cables are tested to IP68 for dust and water applications.
Three standard shell sizes: 12 mm, 16 mm and 22 mm
Metal, plastic or field termination housings
Signal, power and combinations available
Easily build a standard or customized assembly online
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.
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
Right-angle and cable in development
SureWare™ ultra rugged guide post standoffs available (GPSO)
AcceleRate® Mini Flyover® system delivers 112 Gbps PAM4 performance in an incredibly small form factor via Eye Speed Thinax™ ultra low skew twinax cable.
112 Gbps PAM4 performance
34 AWG, 92 Ω Eye Speed Thinax™ ultra low skew twinax cable; extruded outer insulation available for rugged applications
One or two differential pairs
Vertical and right-angle mating board connector
Design flexibility as an End 2 option for Flyover® assemblies
Friction retention latching for a secure connection
Standard alignment pins
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.
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
All Samtec series undergo Design Qualification Testing
Rigorous testing to evaluate contact resistance in simulated storage/field conditions
Initiative to test products beyond typical standards for extreme applications
