Pantheon Ink Resistor functionality enhancements include the ability to create rectangular and complex ink resistor shapes parametrically during layout, or from information obtained from a schematic. Components reside in the design database as parametric types, allowing flexible modifications as needed during design. Manipulates individual ink resistor layers, whether internal or external. Defined parametric properties can be saved for use in any design; auto-generates ink resistors based on given inks. Creates ink resistor shapes from ink resistor calculation formulas or flexible dialog options. Generator Dialog includes a preview window that updates as ink resistor attributes are modified. For laser trim parameters, offers full functionality with options for passive and functional trim. Other options include specifying static and/or dynamic trim clearances for placement and routing. Sets resistor tolerances and trim percentages for flexibility in ink resistor creation.
Intercept Technology, www.intercept.com
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Studio Suite 2016 now comes with Characteristic Mode Analysis integral equation solver.
SMT Radsert compact, high current printed circuit board power connector enables power delivery of 35A to 200A. Reportedly can accommodate any dimensional constraint and stack height. For use in energy storage systems, high-current, and single-point connections. Comes in tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume applications. Brings power to a board from busbars suspended above or below the board and its components. Comes in press-fit and solder versions. Novel pin and socket technology is high-reliability, durable, high current, low mating force, and has higher amperages within smaller footprint.
Amphenol Industrial Products, www.amphenol-industrial.com
Eagle Make PCB CAD software includes Eagle Make Personal and Eagle Make Pro. Offer separate license types based on usability (noncommercial vs. commercial) and board size. Make Pro provides full functionality. Upgradable. Targeted at hobbyists.
CadSoft Computer, newark.com/cadsoft
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Carbon monoxide (CO) lasers are for materials processing applications ranging from glass cutting and via drilling, to fractional skin resurfacing. Output at a wavelength of approximately 5µm; strong absorption in certain plastic films, polymers and water, as well as some dielectric materials and copper oxides used in printed circuit boards. Have low absorption in chalcogenide fibers. Focus to spot size 2x smaller than the CO2 laser. J-35µm outputs over 200W. Has high quality beam (M² < 1.2). CO lasers reportedly have similar lifetime, reliability and maintenance characteristics as slab discharge CO2 lasers.
Coherent, www.Coherent.com
IM Gold AT8000 non-cyanide gold process is said to eliminate discoloration of white solder mask when using ENIG as a final finish. Eliminates compounds found in typical cyanide based immersion gold processes that react with titanium dioxide to produce discoloration; preserves bright white solder mask after SMT reflow.
Technic Inc., technic.com