Starter Library for Mentor Graphics Pads and xDx Designer software is compatible with the VX and 9.5 releases. Is comprised of more than 11,000 current manufacturer part numbers along with associated schematic symbols and footprints.  Is IPC-7351B-compliant and comes with a wide variety of device types, well-defined partitions for easy navigation, and descriptions of standards used to create the library. Free for customers on active Mentor support.

Optimum Design Associates, www.optimumdesign.com

VTOS DDR standalone DDR verification tool now supports board designs using Sitara AM335x processors from Texas Instruments. Permits configuration, verification, and tuning of DDR memory for board designs. Integrates with vAccess for automated production test. Provides simple user interface and working board examples for configuring and tuning DDR memory in minutes. Can be tailored for custom board designs. Comes with memory part configuration settings, which also can be tailored to match new memory parts. Flexible user interface alters any memory mapped register, and run-time scripting allows custom testing and tuning. With a JTAG programmer, verifies DDR memory for new board designs that don’t have software loaded.

Kozio, www.kozio.com/content/vtos-ddr

CADStar Essential schematic and PCB design tool suite offers a single design environment with a common GUI for core PCB design activities such as schematics, library creation, routing and export for manufacturing. The complete schematic to PCB design flow supports up to 1,000 pins on four layers with an effective cost of $1 per pin. Supported by downloadable self-teach support material that incorporates links to video files to illustrate key features. Targets novice and basic designers and priced at $999.

Zuken, www.zuken.com/cadstar-essential

Primera LP130 laser markable labels are for high-temperature and harsh environments. Available in UL approved XF-537 for printed circuit board applications, and GMW14573/GM6121M tested XF-670 for low surface energy applications. Can be ablated and cut by a wide variety of low power CO2, YAG, fiber and UV lasers to produce high contrast linear and 2-D barcodes and alpha-numeric characters. Are designed to be used on desktops and workbenches. Contain a high-power fiber-coupled laser module. Are for automotive, aerospace, IUID, PCB and UDI applications.

Polyonics, www.polyonics.com