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BluePrint-PCB v. 3.6 software integrates BluePrint-PCB and Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer and Allegro PCB Layout tools. Integration automates the PCB documentation process for Cadence tools and eliminates all manual file transfer between applications. Automatically extracts and loads OrCAD and Allegro data. Works with new and existing PCB layouts. Automatically updates documentation packages created through the integration. Creates or updates existing documents directly from Allegro PCB Design System menus. EDA data transfer occurs automatically in the background. Sets hatch patterns for copper on PCB CAD layers, displays IPC standard annotation labels denoting the flip (mirror) status, displays process step filtered by an assembly variant in an assembly PCB view or process step chart. Sets drill symbol size for each hole size.

DownStream Technologies, www.downstreamtech.com

Excellence Analytical Balances feature indicator lights for full visibility that all balance calibration and routine tests are up to date and to ensure it is safe to start weighing. Static sensor indicates whether electrostatic charge is present by automatically checking samples and containers as they are placed on the balance. Fully compatible with LabX laboratory software.

Mettler Toledo, www.mt.com/green-light

PCBTech R6000T inline printed circuit board depaneler handles boards up to 330 x 400mm, has an X、Y、A cutting speed of 0~100mm/s, and ±0.02mm repeatability. Cutting precision is ±0.1mm. Conveyor height is 900 ±50mm. Spindle rotational speed reaches 60000rpm max. Machine is 1300mm x 2150mm x 1700mm (height). Servo motors. Uses Windows 2007 OS.

Global Electronics, theglobalelectronics.com

More than 500 SparkFun open source schematic and printed circuit board designs have been released on the Upverter cloud-based electrical engineering platform. Designs can be used as part of an existing design or to start a new project.

Upverter, http://upverter.com/sparkfun/

FloEFD concurrent computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software incorporates Monte-Carlo radiation modeling for thermo-optical performance, and advanced multicore meshing of complex geometries which permits faster simulation. Monte-Carlo radiation modeling is important for precise analysis of geometric effects in optics, such as the refraction and reflection of radiation absorptive media; for example, lens focusing. Provides a unique boundary layer treatment and, when combined with robust meshing capable of capturing highly complex geometries automatically, it enables accurate predict complex thermo-optic behavior. This is ideal for applications such as automobile lighting, consumer luminaire design, and video/photography-related products. Supports fluid-structure interaction through a mesh-based parallel code coupling interface bridge. Allows export of CFD analysis data for finite element analysis (FEA) in a wide range of popular structural simulation programs, thereby enabling users to conduct multi-disciplinary analyses. 0

Mentor Graphics, www.mentor.com

TerraGreen halogen-free, ultra-low loss, RF/microwave/high-speed material is for power amplifier boards for 4G LTE base stations, internet infrastructure and cloud computing. Has a full offering of cores and prepreg utilizing spread-glass fabric. Dielectric constant (3.00 to 3.45) and dissipation factor (0.0030 to 0.0035) remain stable over a wide range of frequencies and temperatures. Core thicknesses from 0.002” to 0.018”, 0.020”, 0.030” and 0.060” are available. Is a lead-free assembly material with a short-lamination cycle. Is said to be easy to drill, does not require plasma desmear, and prepreg shelf life is similar to FR-4 materials. Is suitable for high-layer count, high-speed digital, backplanes and is compatible with Isola’s FR-4 materials for hybrid designs.

Isola Group, http://www.isola-group.com/products/terragreen/

TAGS: Laminate, Isola, halogen-free, low loss, RF, microwave, high-speed