DataMan 50L compact barcode reader is designed for 1-D oriented barcode reading. Measures 23.5mm x 27mm x 43.5mm; features IP65-rated housing. Is reportedly ideal for mounting in tight spaces on production lines and in machinery. Equipped with Hotbars, image analysis technology. Read rates can surpass 99%. Has the ability to analyze “no reads” by letting the user see what the reader sees, live on a monitor or through image archiving. Is designed with no moving parts. Features three-position lens and integrated aimer.

Cognex, www.cognex.com/50L.aspx

TestWay software assesses defect opportunities and identifies possible consequences of inadequate testability and test coverage on a new design. Analyzes each stage of the design-to-delivery workflow. Checks ROHS, reliability, DPMO, BSDL file validation to guide component selection. Verifies electrical DfT guidelines. Includes standard checks and customer’s specific checks. Optimizes test probe placement according to test strategy definitions, estimates test coverage, models the cost, and calculates production yield and TL9000 initial return rates. Estimates test coverage using theoretical models for a range of test and inspection strategies. Exports CAD data into native format usable by assembly machines, AOI, automated x-ray, in-circuit testers, flying probe testers and boundary scan testers. Can read completed test program or test report and compare the coverage between the estimated and measured analysis.

Aster Technologies, www.aster-technologies.com   

Power Management Bus (PMBus) IC programming solution supports devices from Linear Technologies and TI. Supplements SCIP (Serial Controlled IC Programmers). Runs on DataBlaster controllers and can be used to access PMBus pins via local boundary-scan-compliant devices or from an external DIOS (Digital IO Scan) module.

JTAG Technologies, www.jtag.com 

Materials Library in the Speedstack PCB stack-up design and documentation system now includes Ventec’s VT464 halogen-free low-loss printed circuit board laminates. Can assess impact of Ventec’s laminates and prepregs. Collates cost and supplier data with design criteria such as dielectric thickness, transmission line or impedance specifications of different PCB materials.

Polar Instruments, www.polarinstruments.com