Welcome to the Samtec Transmission Line℠ Podcast. In this episode, Matt and Dave talk about the recent explosion in interest in optics and optical fibre for a whole range of applications. For more information about fibre, visit the Samtec blog at https://blog.samtec.com/?s=fiber

Welcome to the Samtec Transmission Line℠ Podcast. In this episode, Matt and Dave talk about the challenges of thermal management: liquid cooling, immersion cooling, and the role that connectors play in efficient thermal design. For more information, visit https://www.samtec.com/testing/immersion-cooling/. And we're sorry about the puns.

Welcome to the Samtec Transmission Line℠ Podcast. In this episode, Matt and Dave get quite excited about space. Listen as they discuss the latest trends in commercial and academic spaceflight, and how testing ensures that even COTS components can be used in the harsh environment of orbital applications. For more information on Samtec's mil/aero products, visit https://www.samtec.com/industries/mil-aero/ To understand the Severe Environment Testing program, visit https://www.samtec.com/testing/severe-environment/

Welcome to the Samtec Transmission Line℠ Podcast. In this episode, Matt and Dave talk to Ash Agarwal from Samtec India. As Ash tells us on the podcast, India is not just the next big opportunity; it is the opportunity. Listen as Ash gives us a great insight into the shape of the Indian electronics market today and what will be driving growth in the future.

Welcome to the Samtec Transmission Line℠ Podcast. In this episode, Matt and Dave talk about standards. This is being published in the same week as the Embedded World 2026 show in Nuremberg, and open standards are very much in the news. Join us as we talk about what goes into their creation and which new and interesting standards are on the horizon.

Welcome to the Samtec Transmission Line℠ Podcast. In this episode, Matt and Dave talk about trade shows. Are they still as important as they used to be, and what do we have to look forward to in 2026. Join us on the podcast, and maybe join us at one of the many events we will attend this year.

Welcome to the Samtec Transmission Line℠ Podcast. In this episode, Matt and Dave talk to colleague Liam Parkes about the world of automotive electronics. We cover not just the latest high-speed technology, but also how Liam gets involved in cars during his free time with the Lemon Rally. And keep your ears open for a bonus special guest at about 10 minutes and 40 seconds - puppy Ruby!

Welcome to the Samtec Transmission Line℠ Podcast. In this episode, Matt and Dave talk FPGAs with Adam Taylor, and look forward to the FPGA Horizons Conference, which will be held in London on 7th October 2025. For more details and to get your ticket, visit www.fpgahorizons.com.