Revision 2015.10 of the Gerber format specification adds .FilePolarity, clarifies drawing functions, and adds entries in the syllabus of errors and bad practices.

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Cool-Pad CPR7154 thermal interface material dispenses like a thermal pad, but is said to show characteristics of a grease or gel when device temperatures increase to above 45°C.

Kyocera AVX expanded its TransGuard VT Series with multilayer varistors designed for 48V automotive power supply systems. Zinc-oxide-based devices provide bidirectional overvoltage protection and EMI/RFI attenuation in SMT packages for automotive, industrial and transportation electronics. Rated for operation from -55°C to +150°C and qualified to AEC-Q200, IEC 61000-4-2, ISO 10605, and VDA-320 standards. Available in 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, and 2220 case sizes with 56VDC or 40VAC working voltages, 100–110V clamping voltages, transient handling from 30–1,500A and 0.2–9J, and capacitance values from 80–2,800pF.

Master Bond introduced EP64, a two-component epoxy system designed for bonding, sealing and coating applications in electronics and aerospace environments. Meets NASA low outgassing requirements per ASTM E595 and is engineered for vacuum-compatible applications. Features a glass transition temperature of 210–215°C, enabling stable performance in elevated temperature conditions. Offers tensile strength of 3,000–5,000psi and a tensile modulus of 540,000–680,000psi, along with Shore D hardness of 80–90. Epoxy maintains electrical insulation properties and resists exposure to acids, bases, and solvents.