HSIO validation assistant is a data mining tool for ScanWorks. Automatically analyzes database of signal integrity test data and quantifies risk associated with potential design flaws or poorly performing devices on a system’s high-speed input/output (HSIO) buses. Organizes and correlates validation database to identify vulnerabilities. Redundant validation testing can be identified and eliminated. ScanWorks HVA has been integrated into ScanWorks HSIO; validates signal integrity on high-speed buses on Intel circuit board designs.

Asset InterTech, www.asset-intertech.com

IPC-A-600 PCB Process Sequence Kit is an aid for teaching the IPC-A-600 Acceptability of Printed Boards Training and Certification Program. Contains boards that represent steps in the PCB fabrication process, documentation describing the process steps, and care and handling instructions.

STI Electronics, www.stielectronicsinc.com

NI AWR Design Environment v. 12.01 offers new amplifier-, antenna- and radar-specific features, as well as ease-of-use improvements, speed enhancements and additional third-party integration flows. Includes additions to load-pull capabilities and improvements to system simulation within Visual System Simulator software, layout, tuning, yield analysis and optimization capabilities.

National Instruments, www.awrcorp.com/v12

Parts Concierge virtual assistant allows hardware engineers to request any part be built and added to their design on their behalf. Parts are created by Upverter component engineers, in real-time. Upon adding a part to a design, the part will be built in real-time. Frees engineers from creating and verifying schematic symbols and footprints for any electronic component. All requested parts are verified for accuracy and join a parts library accessible to all users.

Upverter, upverter.com