The K1000 manually operated circular blade depanelizer separates pre-scored PCBs up to 12.5" long without dust or scrap. Passes the score-line between two circular blades. Has front and back blade guards. Upper front blade guide is adjustable; gap is smaller than the thickness of the board. Gap between blades can be adjusted by rotating the upper eccentric blade cam. Blades are made of tool steel and can be re-sharpened. K2000 motorized circular blade depaneler also can be used.
FKN Systek, www.fknsystek.com
TimingDesigner 9.25 has enhanced Automerge functionality said to dramatically speed interface timing analysis. Permits use of reusable, model-based approach to timing analysis. Connects component timing models to create parameterized interface diagrams that can be used to validate timing and interactively test design alternatives. Interface models can be created early in the design phase to help drive constraint definition and timing budgeting. Propagation delay and signal integrity effects can be added for a more accurate representation of timing margins. Optional TimingDesigner Design Kit Library, for automated analysis process. Also updates Allegro PCB SI flow and features new design validation commands to identify critical margins, ensure proper analysis, and determine timing closure.
EMA Design Automation, www.timingdesigner.com/whatsnew
The Razor Beam 0.0315" (0.8 mm) pitch high-speed/high-density strip comes in right angle and vertical orientations for parallel, perpendicular, and coplanar applications. Is designed to save PCB real estate on X, Y, and Z axes. Contacts are reportedly ideal for rugged applications with undercut retention notches that increase withdrawal force and produce an audible click when the contacts engage. Have 20 to 50 contacts per row and a choice of lead styles. Available in heights from 6 mm to 12 mm. Is RoHS-compliant and Pb-free solderable.
Samtec, www.samtec.com
CadStar version 12.1 desktop PCB design suite adds new functionality for advanced library management and signal integrity verification, ECAD MCAD integration, and improved high-speed routing.
Space-Saver BNC connector mounts on the edge of a PCB. Provides low profile for applications with tight vertical constraints. Reduces twisting stress on solder joints inherent in BNC connector mating. A notch in the connector slips over PCB edge prior to soldering, forming a tight mechanical fit that transfers majority of rotational energy to the PCB instead of solder joints. Center pin and connector body are soldered directly to a PCB, minimizing antenna effect caused by elevated mounting approaches and associated EMI/RFI problems at higher frequency ranges. Has a 75 ohm impedance and is tested to 2 Ghz.
Regal Electronics Inc., www.regalusa.com
Ansoft Designer 6.0 Solver on Demand technology analyzes signal-integrity, power-integrity and electromagnetic interference problems from a single schematic- and layout-based environment. Can access field and circuit simulation tools while designing electronic packages and PCBs early in the design cycle. Integrates HFSS 3-D electromagnetic field simulation software and HSPICE IC simulation. Can predict how high-frequency electromagnetic components affect ICs. Provides user interface to HSPICE with direct links to HFSS and access to the ANSYS QuickEye and VerifEye convolution and statistical eye analysis, as well as IBIS-AMI technology.
ANSYS, Inc., www.ansys.com