Pantheon PCB layout software 7.0_02C includes RF and hybrid design flows. Includes a 3D viewer; displays stack-up and dielectric layer heights, as defined by the user, with object selection and reporting. Has updated via handling; vias and via arrays can be added to board, block, or component geometries; provides automatic via stitching along a manually drawn line or on the interior or exterior of selected objects. Wire shielding and ground shielding are no longer manual procedures.

Sarcon SPG-20A low-viscosity thermally conductive silicone compound is said to be an easy to dispense. Applied between a heat-generating component and nearby heat sink or spreader, fills all unwanted gaps up to 3.0 mm in height. The form stable thermal compound requires no heat curing, will not cause corrosion on metal surfaces, and maintains all initial properties across a wide temperature range (-40 to + 150C). Provides thermal conductivity of 2.0W/m°K with a thermal resistance of 2.1°C cm²/W. Permits vibration absorption.

Fujipoly, www.fujipoly.com

BondFilm MS 500 is a super-concentrate that employs new additives. Has enhanced adhesion at standard etch depths; compatibility with a range of materials (high and low Tg, halogen-free). Offers good adhesion along copper loading curve in terms of initial peel strength. Great thermal reliability; acid resistance above five min.; copper loading window up to 28g/L.

Atotech, www.atotech.com

Oval Contact connector can deliver data rates up to 10Gbps per pair. Features improved signal integrity via reduced cross talk. Designed for high-speed applications, including 10/40G Ethernet, HDMI/DVI video, 1/2/4/8G Fibre Channel, SATA, Serial RapidIO and PCI Express. Is reportedly ideal for use in defense, commercial and industrial markets. Comes in nine insert patterns, the largest of which includes 21 differential pairs in a MIL-DTL-38999 series III shell size of 25.  Has front release, rear removable contact system. Uses off-the-shelf Mil Spec backshells. Solder cup, crimp and PCB tail termination contacts are available. Contact and plating materials are consistent with SAE-AS39029. Withstands a minimum of 500 mating cycles and features an operating temperature range of -65° to +175°C.

Amphenol Aerospace, www.amphenol-aerospace.com