HyperLynx Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) adds power-aware SI simulation capabilities for accurate modeling and signal performance of high-speed parallel links such as DDR3 and DDR4. Is for high-speed printed circuit board designs. Power-Aware IBIS v5.0 modeling reportedly ensures accurate simulation of simultaneous switching noise and power effects of timing and signal integrity. DDRx Wizard supports the latest JEDEC standards to verify all DDR and LPDDR memory types. Integrated S-parameter extraction and simulation is reportedly accurate and 5 to 10 times faster. High-performance DC drop/thermal co-simulation predicts voltage drop, high current areas, and temperature changes. Addresses high-speed system design problems throughout design flow. Provides tools for pre- and post-layout signal integrity, timing, crosstalk and power integrity analysis to generate accurate simulation results to prevent design re-spins. Models supply currents, including pre-driver effects, switching slowdown due to sagging supply voltage, and better buffer capacitance modeling.

Mentor Graphics, http://www.mentor.com/pcb/hyperlynx/

PU 1000 single-part adhesive cures quickly at room temp. to a flexible, electrically conductive polymer. Cures in 10 min. at 23°C. Can replace traditional epoxies. Is an electrically conductive polyurethane that addresses applications in die attach, bonding of components in hybrid circuit applications and SMT. Is for bonding of flex-circuits, temperature-sensitive substrates or substrates with highly dissimilar coefficients of thermal expansion. Applications include smart cards and RFID circuitry.

Polytec PT, http://www.polytec-pt.de/int/  

IPC Certification mobile app has been updated on both Apple iOS devices and Google Android phones.  Updates include development on Titanium platform supporting 64-bit, Apple iOS 8 and Google Lollipop – Android 5. Improves performance and load times, navigation, and adds program-selection filtering options. Allows users to locate and register for IPC Certification classes throughout the US and Canada. Locate selection of more than 30 classes by geography, reviews class details, locates dates and times.

EPTAC, http://www.eptacapp.com

BluePrint-PCB and DFMStream product videos provide a comprehensive overview of both products, highlighting and describing key features and functionality. Highlight the software, the former for automating documentation and the latter a suite of manufacturing analysis tools -- at a high level and and complement the more “hands-on” tips and technique videos. Available at https://www.youtube.com/user/downstreamtech. 

DownStream Technologies, www.downstreamtech.com