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.

The IHDV Series power inductors are designed for automotive, energy and industrial applications requiring isolation voltages up to 1.5kV. Available in automotive-qualified and commercial versions, the devices feature powdered iron alloy cores for soft saturation characteristics and support continuous operation at temperatures up to 180°C. Offered in 0808 and 1008 case sizes, the inductors are engineered for onboard chargers, battery charging circuits, power factor correction and high-voltage DC battery filtering. The automotive versions are AEC-Q200 qualified, while all models are RoHS-compliant, halogen-free and include support pins for enhanced shock and vibration resistance.

The Decode API provides automated analysis of PCB design and manufacturing data for integration into quoting, ERP and customer-facing workflows. Processes design packages to extract fabrication information, including stackups, board dimensions, drill data and DFM results from Gerber and ODB++ files, while also supporting BOM analysis, component sourcing, assembly planning and pricing. The API returns structured data covering PCB fabrication, assembly requirements and turnkey manufacturing estimates. Additional capabilities include integrated SpeedDFM analysis, version-controlled JSON schema support, BOM sourcing automation and assembly planning tools designed to streamline quoting and manufacturing workflows.