Power Management Bus (PMBus) IC programming solution supports devices from Linear Technologies and TI. Supplements SCIP (Serial Controlled IC Programmers). Runs on DataBlaster controllers and can be used to access PMBus pins via local boundary-scan-compliant devices or from an external DIOS (Digital IO Scan) module.

JTAG Technologies, www.jtag.com 

Materials Library in the Speedstack PCB stack-up design and documentation system now includes Ventec’s VT464 halogen-free low-loss printed circuit board laminates. Can assess impact of Ventec’s laminates and prepregs. Collates cost and supplier data with design criteria such as dielectric thickness, transmission line or impedance specifications of different PCB materials.

Polar Instruments, www.polarinstruments.com

P-Series pH and conductivity meters now include P771 pH Meter, P772 conductivity meter and P773 total dissolved solids (TDS) meter. Are pocket-sized, pen-style meters said to make field measurements easy and convenient. Feature high resolution and automatic temperature compensation, rugged waterproof housing (meets IP57 standards), replaceable electrodes and 21 x 18mm LCD display. P771 has a resolution of 0.01 pH, accuracy of ±0.02 pH and measures 0.00 ~ 14.00 pH. P772 has a resolution of 10 µS/cm, accuracy of ±2% full scale and measures 0~19990 µS/cm. P773 has a resolution of 10 ppm, accuracy of ±2% Full Scale, and measures 0~19990.

Anaheim Scientific, anaheimscientific.com

SMP Interface System comes in 50Ω and features VSWR of 1.18 max at 40GHz. Male PCB connectors come in vertical surface mount, vertical through-hole, and edge mount configurations. Three levels of detent available, each with different engage and disengage coupling forces. Cable ended SMP female connectors accommodate 0.047, 0.085, and 0.086 diameter semi-rigid or conformable coaxial cable. For subminiature RF coaxial cable-to-board and board-to-board applications.

Bomar Interconnect Products, www.bomarinterconnect.com