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.

Octopart Discover platform supports electronics component discovery by linking system intent, functional blocks, and design constraints to component and solution evaluation. Platform is designed to move engineers beyond traditional part-number searches by aligning results with architecture requirements and design context during early development stages. Discovery tools retain system context as engineers compare options, allowing constraints, prior selections, and architecture decisions to remain connected during evaluation. When requirements change, results can be adjusted without restarting the discovery process. Platform integrates with design and data environments including CAD, PLM and partner data sources to maintain alignment between system-level decisions and available component options. Discovery tools are intended to support early-stage design exploration where cost structure, performance limits, and reliability decisions are established. Octopart Discover will be demonstrated at embedded world in Nuremberg and is expected to become available in the second half of 2026.

MCJ Series surface-mount jumper chip resistors use a solid metal element construction to provide low resistance and higher current capacity in standard chip sizes. Supports current ratings from 8A in 0201 packages to 122A in 2512 sizes, with overload capability up to 244A. Designed for applications where conventional thick-film jumpers are limited to lower current levels. Available in chip sizes 0201, 0402, 0805, 1206 and 2512. Sizes 0402, 0603 and 0805 are AEC compliant for automotive applications.