CST Studio Suite v. 17 electromagnetic (EM) simulation tool accurately simulates phenomena that appear when components are combined into systems. New features permit individual components to be combined and simulated effectively. Filter Designer 3D (FD3D), a design and synthesis tool for crosscoupled cavity filters, can design for arbitrary filter response with easy placement of transmission zeros and a wide range of coupling resonator topologies available to realize the corresponding filter response. Also extracts coupling matrix, which helps to analyze and tune a device, and includes diplexer filter synthesis. combined with moving mesh technology and advanced trust region framework optimizer, allows the design of complex high order and multimode cavity filters with unprecedented precision. Asymptotic solver, for analysis of very large platforms, introduces antenna-to-antenna coupling. Antennas can be imported as nearfield or farfield sources and integrated on the platform, and the asymptotic solver calculates coupling parameters between them. Combined with new nearfield monitor, identifies coupling paths between antennas efficiently, and the new Interference Task identifies potential EMC issues caused by co-site interference.
CST - Computer Simulation Technology, www.cst.com
Board Shield Prototype Kit is a do-it-yourself kit that contains components to create a one- or two-piece, production-quality printed circuit board shield without special tools. Includes CBS fences, tech clips and SMS covers, as well as customizable cover materials. An instruction sheet features assembly photos and step-by-step directions on how to make a prototype board shield by cutting and forming cover materials to fit the shape and size of a board component.
Leader Tech, www.leadertechinc.com
PCB Artist v. 3.2 professional-grade PCB design software includes upgrades to the software’s Library Manager, improving the way users search and identify components from a library of over 500,000 parts. Fetch Component option on the Schematics and PCB Context menu allows quicker component placement to the user’s current cursor position with just a few clicks. Expands Color by Net feature to include Color by Net Class on both schematics and PCB drawing modes, for easier sorting and visualization of different nets and net classes. Working Grid now easily editable from status bar.
Advanced Circuits, pcbartist.com
PCB123 version 5.4 offers production-style manufacturing capabilities including: more board thickness options; slots and cutouts; longer lead times; copper weight options smaller holes; closer clearances; and tighter tolerances. Upgraded polygon handler, for handling complex operations of merging, clipping and optimizing complex designs for export manufacture. Retooled graphics/rendering engine offers better, more accurate handling of very geometrically complex design features. Option to either build for prototype or use PCBpro service for complex services or production.
Is compatible with rebuilt PCB123.com website which includes tool downloads, manuals, tutorials, updates, news, user forums, design sharing, components and application plug-ins. Now responsive to mobile devices.
Sunstone Circuits, pcb123.com
Multitouch N9041B UXA Signal Analyzer makes continuous sweeps up to 110GHz. Displayed average noise level as low as -150dBm/Hz (>50GHz). Now delivers wider, deeper views of millimeter-wave signals. Characterizes millimeter-wave signals such as 5G, 802.11, satellite, and radar. Max. analysis bandwidth of 5GHz. Provides two input connectors. Dedicated 1.0mm input connector is machined to exact tolerances. A 2.4mm input connector covers measurements up to 50GHz.
Keysight Technologies, www.keysight.com
AgIC Pen draws electrical circuits on a sheet of paper. Circuits have the capability to conduct electricity. Tracing connects and transforms different forms in 3D miniatures, such as small paper cities. Creates fully lit scenes.
Kandenko, https://www.kandenko.co.jp/en/