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ViewMate line of Gerber viewer and editors now comes with Smart DFM technology, which reads the PCB design, verifies layout and prepares data for manufacture. Performs dozens of DfM checks and fixes CAM issues. Allows user to edit or ignore issues. Is Windows-based.

Pentalogix, www.pentalogix.com

Arlink 8000 modular workstation system is ergonomically designed for assembly, service, repair, research and technical work. Can be assembled and reconfigured quickly. Can be configured in a variety of heights and lengths to best suit specific needs. Comes in five standard industry widths and in three different heights up to 84". Has a starter and adder system, with the option of back-to-back configurations; enables unlimited layout possibilities. The definite positioning system makes relocating or adjusting work surfaces, storage, shelving, lights, power beams, footrests, etc. easy. Has a virtually tool-free assembly and reconfiguration process. Work surfaces are available in standard laminate or static dissipative. Is available on casters to create mobile workstations or parts carts.

Lista International Corp., www.listaintl.com

VA 7124 HP6 is for applying dry-film solder mask, copper foil, photoimageable cover layers and selective plating. Features stainless steel construction, suitable for clean rooms; dynamic and static slap down cycles; and multilingual operator interface. Lamination pressure is adjustable from 1 to 6 Kg/ cm² (14 to 85.3 PSI). Maximum lamination temp. is 180°C (356°F).

Automatic Lamination Techologies, www.dynachem.eu

NXP SimPort Design Center can create custom reference designs and immediately verify and test designs online using WebSIM technology. E-commerce tools allows component purchases immediately following design test and approval. Create a bill of materials from a simulated design and view real-time pricing and part availability.

Design Center combines engineering software, Internet and simulation technology to create a simulated design solution. Is customized to meet manufacturers' needs and features their products and technologies in an easy-to-use Web application. Mimics real-life design process.

Digi-Key
Transim Technology
NXP Semiconductors
http://web.transim.com/main/DesignCenter.aspx?bc=NXP&link=ManufacturerNXP

FloTherm software is for IC thermal characterization and design. Is a Web-based platform that automates design tasks associated with full-spectrum thermal characterization and validation. Is said to reduce time spent on thermal characterization and design by up to 25% by providing an automated process that includes pre-verified thermal models. Addresses full-spectrum thermal metric and compact model generation with adherence to JEDEC standards; package-aware parametric design for what-if analysis; EDA tool interfacing for detailed modeling of BGA substrates for physical layout, and data mining of simulation data.

Mentor Graphics, www.mentor.com

40+Gb/s SFF-8470 4X passive copper cabling products support high-speed interconnect applications such as computing, enterprise networking and network storage systems. The low latency assemblies support data transfer rates from 2.5 to 10+ Gb/s per lane. Feature a shielded wafer construction where the signal conductors are directly attached to the connector's contacts. The twin-axial shielded conductors are laser-welded. Die cast back shells and latch are interoperable with all compliant interfaces. Supports InfiniBand SDR, DDR and QDR; Ethernet 10GBaseCX4, 40GBaseCR4; FibreChannel; RapidIO; Myrinet; SAS; SATA; Aurora; VITA VXS and XAUI/XAUI-2 IO interface links, as well as SONET/SDH. Options include 24 to 30 wire gauges and various assembly lengths for specific applications.

Siemon, http://www.siemon.com/is/