Samtec Product Change Notification: ECR#:216613

Samtec Firefly

Please review the change notification details listed in the PDF (linked below) for specific information regarding the nature and timing of the change. While Samtec has taken precautions to ensure this change is not detrimental to your application, each application can be unique and therefore customers should consider the effect of the change on their specific application.

Samtec & Toby have taken efforts to ensure that all users of this product who have requested change notifications have been informed. Due to technical progress, specifications are subject to change without notification.

Parts Affected ECUO-B04-25-XXX-X-X-X-X-XX ECUO-B04-28-XXX-X-X-X-X-XX ETUO-B04-25-XXX-X-X-X-X-XX

Description of Change: Update firmware revision to 0.15.18

Method of Identifying Change Lower memory bytes 69-71 now read: 0x000F12

Reason for Change: The firmware update adds the ability to save the memory map control register values to EEPROM,including: Transmit Channel Disable, CDR Rate Select, CDR Enable, Channel Polarity, Receiver Output, Disable, Transmit Input Equalisation, Receive Output Pre-emphasis, Rx Output Amplitude and Squelch Disable. The ability to save the memory map control register values to EEPROM enables the cable to retain the control register values after a reset or power cycle.

Impact of Change on Form, Fit, or Function: Function - Memory map change for firmware revision

Projected Implementation Date: August 11, 2022

Reference PDF for more information