Vishay Intertechnology Inc. introduces the PNM Series of precision non-magnetic thin film resistors.

Rogers Corp. introduces RO3730 laminate for antenna design.

PDXpert PLM 2010 Edition product lifecycle management software offers bill of materials markup, file content indexing, and other productivity enhancements. Markup Wizard modifies multiple BoMs in one workflow; can automatically add, replace and remove components on assemblies. Creates BoM revisions as needed. Discovers and displays all component “where used” instances. Introduces file content searches. Uses Windows Search 4.0 components to index common file formats; search results include files with matching content. Plug-ins for other file formats and for more specialized engineering file formats for CAD files can be installed as needed. Search syntax includes Booleans and wildcards. Converts one document or part type into another; has user-defined rules that prevent assigning duplicate part or document numbers. System WAN performance has improved with more local caching. Other improvements include 64-bit SQL Server and Windows support. Help files, now available online, detail step-by-step procedures for operational and administrative functions.
 
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Master Bond introduces Master Sil 773, silicone conformal coating for PCBs. Master Sil 773 is reported to provide protection to electronic circuitry in high humidity environments and during exposure to shock and vibration.