Samtec, founded in 1976, is a global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, aiming for value beyond simple connector manufacturing. The company operates with a strong commitment to exceptional service, high-quality products, and innovative technologies. It offers high-speed board-to-board, cable assemblies, optical, RF, and micro/rugged solutions. Samtec leads in Silicon-to-Silicon™ solutions, optimizing the entire signal path from IC to board and beyond. Its unique, fully integrated business model enables the rapid and flexible delivery of solutions.Samtec,foundedin1976,isaglobalmanufacturerofelectronicinterconnectsolutions,aimingforvaluebeyondsimpleconnectormanufacturing.Thecompanyoperateswithastrongcommitmenttoexceptionalservice,high-qualityproducts,andinnovativetechnologies.Itoffershigh-speedboard-to-board,cableassemblies,optical,RF,andmicro/ruggedsolutions.SamtecleadsinSilicon-to-Silicon™solutions,optimizingtheentiresignalpathfromICtoboardandbeyond.Itsunique,fullyintegratedbusinessmodelenablestherapidandflexibledeliveryofsolutions.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
High-Speed Board-to-Board and Backplane Interconnects: Samtec offers the industry's largest variety of high-speed board-to-board and backplane interconnect solutions. Products like ExaMAX® and XCede® HD backplane connectors provide 56 Gbps PAM4 performance and high-density flexibility. The portfolio includes rugged, signal integrity-optimized systems such as Edge Rate® and Q Strip®. Razor Beam™ self-mating connectors are suitable for high-speed, high-density systems, contributing to inventory cost reduction.High-SpeedBoard-to-BoardandBackplaneInterconnects:Samtecofferstheindustry'slargestvarietyofhigh-speedboard-to-boardandbackplaneinterconnectsolutions.ProductslikeExaMAX®andXCede®HDbackplaneconnectorsprovide56GbpsPAM4performanceandhigh-densityflexibility.Theportfolioincludesrugged,signalintegrity-optimizedsystemssuchasEdgeRate®andQStrip®.RazorBeam™self-matingconnectorsaresuitableforhigh-speed,high-densitysystems,contributingtoinventorycostreduction.
High-Speed Cable Assemblies and Flyover® Systems: The company provides innovative high-speed board-to-cable and Flyover® cable systems for next-generation architectures. These assemblies utilize Eye Speed® micro coax and twinax cables for excellent signal integrity performance. The FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™ offers the flexibility to interchangeably use high-performance optical and low-cost copper interconnects within the same connector system. This system supports data rates up to 28 Gbps per lane, with a path to 112 Gbps PAM4 via optical cable for longer distances.High-SpeedCableAssembliesandFlyover®Systems:Thecompanyprovidesinnovativehigh-speedboard-to-cableandFlyover®cablesystemsfornext-generationarchitectures.TheseassembliesutilizeEyeSpeed®microcoaxandtwinaxcablesforexcellentsignalintegrityperformance.TheFireFly™MicroFlyoverSystem™offerstheflexibilitytointerchangeablyusehigh-performanceopticalandlow-costcopperinterconnectswithinthesameconnectorsystem.Thissystemsupportsdataratesupto28Gbpsperlane,withapathto112GbpsPAM4viaopticalcableforlongerdistances.
RF Interconnect Solutions: Samtec delivers comprehensive RF interconnect solutions supporting traditional sub-6 GHz frequencies up to 110 GHz microwave/mmWave (sub-Terahertz spectrum). The product range includes end-to-end RF cable assemblies, board connectors, cable connectors, adaptors, and Samtec Original RF Solutions. It supports various interface types such as 1.00 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, 3.50 mm, SMA, SMPM, and SMP.RFInterconnectSolutions:SamtecdeliverscomprehensiveRFinterconnectsolutionssupportingtraditionalsub-6GHzfrequenciesupto110GHzmicrowave/mmWave(sub-Terahertzspectrum).Theproductrangeincludesend-to-endRFcableassemblies,boardconnectors,cableconnectors,adaptors,andSamtecOriginalRFSolutions.Itsupportsvariousinterfacetypessuchas1.00mm,1.35mm,1.85mm,2.40mm,2.92mm,3.50mm,SMA,SMPM,andSMP.
Micro Rugged and Power Connectors: The company offers robust solutions for harsh environments in industrial, aerospace, and military sectors, where high vibration, shock, and mechanical loading are expected. The Tiger Eye™ contact system ensures high reliability, withstanding over 1,000 mating cycles in 0.80 mm, 1.27 mm, and 2.00 mm pitches. mPOWER® ultra micro power connectors support up to 18A per blade on a 2.00 mm pitch, providing flexibility for board-to-board, wire-to-board, and wire-to-wire applications.MicroRuggedandPowerConnectors:Thecompanyoffersrobustsolutionsforharshenvironmentsinindustrial,aerospace,andmilitarysectors,wherehighvibration,shock,andmechanicalloadingareexpected.TheTigerEye™contactsystemensureshighreliability,withstandingover1,000matingcyclesin0.80mm,1.27mm,and2.00mmpitches.mPOWER®ultramicropowerconnectorssupportupto18Aperbladeona2.00mmpitch,providingflexibilityforboard-to-board,wire-to-board,andwire-to-wireapplications.
Flexible Stacking Interconnects: Samtec provides the industry's widest variety of board stacking interconnects, offering diverse methods to connect two or more PCBs. These solutions are available with customizable pitch, density, stack height, and orientation, making them suitable for any application. FleXYZ™ design flexibility is available across all three axes, supporting various pitches from 0.80 mm to 5.08 mm.FlexibleStackingInterconnects:Samtecprovidestheindustry'swidestvarietyofboardstackinginterconnects,offeringdiversemethodstoconnecttwoormorePCBs.Thesesolutionsareavailablewithcustomizablepitch,density,stackheight,andorientation,makingthemsuitableforanyapplication.FleXYZ™designflexibilityisavailableacrossallthreeaxes,supportingvariouspitchesfrom0.80mmto5.08mm.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Exceptional Customer Service and Support (Sudden Service®): Samtec maintains a leading position in customer service with over 6,500 associates serving customers in more than 125 countries worldwide. The company provides comprehensive engineering support, online tools, free samples, and evaluation kits to streamline the design process. Its customer satisfaction is evidenced by ranking #1 in Bishop's Customer Survey of the Electronic Connector Industry.ExceptionalCustomerServiceandSupport(SuddenService®):Samtecmaintainsaleadingpositionincustomerservicewithover6,500associatesservingcustomersinmorethan125countriesworldwide.Thecompanyprovidescomprehensiveengineeringsupport,onlinetools,freesamples,andevaluationkitstostreamlinethedesignprocess.Itscustomersatisfactionisevidencedbyranking#1inBishop'sCustomerSurveyoftheElectronicConnectorIndustry.
Fully Integrated Business Model and Innovation Leadership: Samtec's unique, fully integrated business model enables genuine collaboration and innovation without the constraints of traditional models. The company consistently focuses on cutting-edge interconnect technologies, including high-speed cables, test systems, and optical connectivity, driving innovation. It leads in high-performance system design, supporting complete system optimization from Silicon-to-Silicon™ (IC to board and beyond).FullyIntegratedBusinessModelandInnovationLeadership:Samtec'sunique,fullyintegratedbusinessmodelenablesgenuinecollaborationandinnovationwithouttheconstraintsoftraditionalmodels.Thecompanyconsistentlyfocusesoncutting-edgeinterconnecttechnologies,includinghigh-speedcables,testsystems,andopticalconnectivity,drivinginnovation.Itleadsinhigh-performancesystemdesign,supportingcompletesystemoptimizationfromSilicon-to-Silicon™(ICtoboardandbeyond).
Broad Product Portfolio and Design Flexibility: Samtec offers the industry's largest variety of board-to-board interconnects and flexible stacking solutions, addressing nearly every design challenge. From standard catalog products to unique high-performance designs, its Solution Blocks are engineered to meet any interconnectivity need, regardless of application, performance requirements, or environment. The company provides flexibility with various pitch, density, stack height, orientation, and custom options to match specific customer requirements.BroadProductPortfolioandDesignFlexibility:Samtecofferstheindustry'slargestvarietyofboard-to-boardinterconnectsandflexiblestackingsolutions,addressingnearlyeverydesignchallenge.Fromstandardcatalogproductstouniquehigh-performancedesigns,itsSolutionBlocksareengineeredtomeetanyinterconnectivityneed,regardlessofapplication,performancerequirements,orenvironment.Thecompanyprovidesflexibilitywithvariouspitch,density,stackheight,orientation,andcustomoptionstomatchspecificcustomerrequirements.
Rugged Solutions and Signal Integrity Expertise: The company provides robust interconnect systems optimized for both high-speed performance and enhanced durability and reliability. Products are designed for harsh environments, including high vibration, shock, mechanical loading, high mating cycles, and EMI protection. Samtec possesses expertise in optimizing high-speed interconnects for data rates up to 224 Gbps PAM4 and from DC to 110 GHz, with a focus on signal integrity. It offers signal integrity modeling, reference designs, and simulation support for high-speed channel customization.RuggedSolutionsandSignalIntegrityExpertise:Thecompanyprovidesrobustinterconnectsystemsoptimizedforbothhigh-speedperformanceandenhanceddurabilityandreliability.Productsaredesignedforharshenvironments,includinghighvibration,shock,mechanicalloading,highmatingcycles,andEMIprotection.Samtecpossessesexpertiseinoptimizinghigh-speedinterconnectsfordataratesupto224GbpsPAM4andfromDCto110GHz,withafocusonsignalintegrity.Itofferssignalintegritymodeling,referencedesigns,andsimulationsupportforhigh-speedchannelcustomization.
Global Presence and Manufacturing Capabilities: Headquartered in New Albany, Indiana, Samtec maintains operating offices, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's extensive global presence serves customers in over 125 countries. Its onshore and nearshore manufacturing capabilities enable local assembly, agile response, and efficient inventory control.GlobalPresenceandManufacturingCapabilities:HeadquarteredinNewAlbany,Indiana,Samtecmaintainsoperatingoffices,manufacturingfacilities,anddistributioncentersacrossNorthAmerica,Europe,andAsia.Thecompany'sextensiveglobalpresenceservescustomersinover125countries.Itsonshoreandnearshoremanufacturingcapabilitiesenablelocalassembly,agileresponse,andefficientinventorycontrol.
Target IndustriesTargetIndustries
Semiconductor Industry: Providing essential connectivity for semiconductor equipment and test systems through high-speed, high-density interconnect solutions.SemiconductorIndustry:Providingessentialconnectivityforsemiconductorequipmentandtestsystemsthroughhigh-speed,high-densityinterconnectsolutions.
Data Centers and High-Performance Computing (HPC): Supplying high-speed cables, optical, and backplane solutions for high-bandwidth data transmission, AI data centers, and HPC applications.DataCentersandHigh-PerformanceComputing(HPC):Supplyinghigh-speedcables,optical,andbackplanesolutionsforhigh-bandwidthdatatransmission,AIdatacenters,andHPCapplications.
Aerospace and Military/Defense Industry: Offering high-reliability, rugged performance connectors and cable solutions for mission-critical applications. Products operate across extended temperature ranges (-40°C to +85°C) and pass MIL-STD-810 tests.AerospaceandMilitary/DefenseIndustry:Offeringhigh-reliability,ruggedperformanceconnectorsandcablesolutionsformission-criticalapplications.Productsoperateacrossextendedtemperatureranges(-40°Cto+85°C)andpassMIL-STD-810tests.
Medical Industry: Ensuring reliability and performance in medical equipment through non-magnetic RF solutions and high-precision interconnects.MedicalIndustry:Ensuringreliabilityandperformanceinmedicalequipmentthroughnon-magneticRFsolutionsandhigh-precisioninterconnects.
Industrial Automation and Control: Supporting stable operation of industrial equipment with rugged connectors and power systems resistant to high vibration, shock, and mechanical loads.IndustrialAutomationandControl:Supportingstableoperationofindustrialequipmentwithruggedconnectorsandpowersystemsresistanttohighvibration,shock,andmechanicalloads.
Telecommunications and 5G Networks: Delivering high-speed, high-frequency RF and optical solutions necessary for 5G network equipment and telecommunications infrastructure.Telecommunicationsand5GNetworks:Deliveringhigh-speed,high-frequencyRFandopticalsolutionsnecessaryfor5Gnetworkequipmentandtelecommunicationsinfrastructure.
Automotive Electronics: Enhancing the performance and reliability of automotive electronic systems with automotive A-Series products and high-current power connectors.AutomotiveElectronics:EnhancingtheperformanceandreliabilityofautomotiveelectronicsystemswithautomotiveA-Seriesproductsandhigh-currentpowerconnectors.
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
South Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, IndiaSouthKorea,China,Japan,Malaysia,Vietnam,Taiwan,India
Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Poland, TurkeyGermany,UK,France,Italy,Spain,Sweden,Finland,Poland,Turkey
United States, Canada, MexicoUnitedStates,Canada,Mexico
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Quality Management System Certifications: The company has obtained numerous international quality and environmental management system certifications, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 (Costa Rica facility).QualityManagementSystemCertifications:Thecompanyhasobtainednumerousinternationalqualityandenvironmentalmanagementsystemcertifications,includingISO9001,IATF16949,ISO14001,andISO50001(CostaRicafacility).
Product Safety and Standards Certifications: Samtec holds UL File Numbers, demonstrating its products' safety and compliance with relevant standards.ProductSafetyandStandardsCertifications:SamtecholdsULFileNumbers,demonstratingitsproducts'safetyandcompliancewithrelevantstandards.
Cybersecurity Certification: The CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) certification indicates the company's high level of cybersecurity capabilities.CybersecurityCertification:TheCMMCLevel2(C3PAO)certificationindicatesthecompany'shighlevelofcybersecuritycapabilities.
Innovative Technology Patents: Samtec holds patent applications and demonstrates strong technical capabilities for innovative interconnect systems such as the FireFly™ Micro Flyover System™.InnovativeTechnologyPatents:SamtecholdspatentapplicationsanddemonstratesstrongtechnicalcapabilitiesforinnovativeinterconnectsystemssuchastheFireFly™MicroFlyoverSystem™.