Printed Circuit Design & Fab Online Magazine - New Products

New Products

brd-to-3D virtual 3D Eagle viewer takes layout file (more formats to be released) and generates a “free” comprehensive 3D package consisting of:

Photo-realistic images of the printed circuit board and SMT stencil
A STEP file of the virtually assembled PCB
A PDF formatted 3D view that rotates freely allowing all angles of viewing

Comes with a free laser-sintered 3D model of the assembled PCB, with purchase of prototype order.

Beta Layout, http://www.pcb-pool.com/ppus/index.html

For a video on how this works, click here: www.pcbpool.com/ppus/info_video_3d_simlab.html

or here www.pcb-pool.com/ppus/info_video_3d_freecad.html

White Teijin Tetoron UF Polyethylene Terephthalate films (PET) and Teonex QF Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN) films are halogen-free and flame-retardant. Combine chemical resistance, strength and insulation properties with the VTM-0 flame rating available from UL’s UL 94 flame classification testing. Are available in thicknesses ranging from 25 to 250µm. Typical applications include insulating materials and labels for electronic products. At thicknesses of 125 µm or more, the films provide more than 90% diffuse reflectance across the visible wavelength spectrum. Teonex QF PEN films are capable of withstanding processing at temperatures over 180°C.

DuPont Teijin Films, https://www.dupontteijinfilms.com/

M-Speed is a chemical process supporting fabrication of high-frequency printed circuit boards. Provides low-profile innerlayer copper; delivers strong adhesion to all high-speed dielectrics. Chemicals offer cleaning, etching, and copper surface modification for optimal innerlayer bonding. Provide low-profile surface topography. Copper-to-resin adhesion and thermal resistance reportedly exceeds alternative chemical processes.

MacDermid Electronics Solutions, www.macdermid.com

ESD tape provides safety from ESD damage. Is made of three layers: two dissipating copolymer substrates on the outside and a conductive layer between them. Reportedly provides strong adhesion and meets or exceeds requirements of ANSI ESD-S20.20. Is non-charge generating; safe for all ESD applications. Is good for multiple uses and is available in sleeves of six.

CCI, www.Corstat.com

Loctite ECI 8000 series printable inks are positive temperature coefficient (PTC) materials for flexible heating applications. Replace traditional copper wire and printed carbon. Enable efficient and adaptable heating functionality. Have exceptionally thin form factors, for use within very tight spaces and in infinite patterns. Are self-regulating to keep temperature below its set point. Have a nonlinear relationship between voltage and temperature, ensuring no overheating and eliminating the need for a fuse and, in some applications, a control unit as well.

Henkel Electronics Group, www.henkel.com

PCBWeb Designer free schematic capture and layout EDA/CAD tool comes as a full-license application with no limitations on number of parts, size or layer count, supporting a standard Gerber output. Is linked to inventory of more than four million searchable electronic components, including 300,000 ready-to-place parts. Includes built-in board and component ordering. Enables multi-sheet and multi-gate schematic capture, multilayer PCB layout with copper pour and a custom parts editor. Features integrated bill of materials (BoM) manager and optional web publishing feature.

Digi-Key, Aspen Labs, www.pcbweb.com