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New Products

Agilent Technologies Inc. introduces Jivaro-for-GoldenGate, designed in partnership with edXact. The parasitic model order-reduction tool is designed for use with the GoldenGate RF simulator software. It is reported to enhance RFIC simulation speed and capacity– with negligible accuracy loss.

“Jivaro-for-GoldenGate fills the void between circuit extraction and simulation that results from an increase in parasitic components required to model the physical reality of circuit interconnects, substrates or packages,” explains Mathias Silvant, edXact president. Combined with GoldenGate RF, Jivaro reduces memory requirements and increases simulation speed during large parasitic-dominated, post-layout netlists.

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Laird Technologies introduces the LI0201 series of ferrite chip beads. With a smaller footprint that measures 0.6 mm by 0.3 mm by 0.3 mm, the chip beads are ideal for dense, compact circuit board construction. They provide a mounting space savings of nearly 40%.

The LI0201 series provides excellent impedance versus frequency characteristics. It also has low DCR for EMI noise suppression on high-frequency or broadband digital signal lines. The beads can be placed near the EMI source or receptor of external interface, as well as the internal signal interconnection.

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AVX Corporation presents the TurboCap MLC Series, small, stackable multilayer capacitors (MLCs) that increase space on printed circuit boards (PCBs). TurboCap is reported to handle high ripple current at high frequencies and power levels.

The series is compatible for filters in the input and output stages of DC-DC converts, as well as switch mode power supplies (SMPS). Stress relief to ceramic elements is provided by DIP leads in thru-hole or surface mount configurations. By decoupling the parts from the board, the leads can minimize thermally or mechanically induced stresses occurring during assembly and temperature cycling.

The TurboCap has a maximum voltage rating of 100 volts. It is available in two types: ST12 and ST20, and in a standard or high-reliability version. Featuring a X7R dielectric formulation, it has a temperature coefficient of –55° C to 125° C.

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Agilent Technologies Inc. introduces Electromagnetic Professional (EMPro), a design platform for analyzing electromagnetic (EM) effects on RF and microwave components. The software features a modern design, simulation and analysis environment.

Design entry through the 3D drawing environment, importing of 3D CAD data files and integration with ADS allow for efficient and time-saving designs. It is capable of integration with Agilent’s Advanced Design System, providing quick and efficient RF and microwave circuit design. Also, it is reported to lessen the time designers spend in set up, simulation and post processing.

Additional features include real-time plot updating during simulation, parameterization of 3D objects and one-time materials assignment. The software has interactive 3D editing that reduces excessive mouse movement, as well as Linux and Windows support.

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Florida CirTech Inc has developed CK300-Catalyst Killer. The product is an acidic liquid concentrate that is a highly concentrated. Developed to clean printed circuits before the Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) process, CK300 is reported to remove palladium catalyst residues and other surface contaminates.

CK300 contains sulfuric acid and fluorides, but no alkyl phenol type surfactants. It also eliminates ENIG plating in non-plated through holes.

www.floridacirtech.com

Valor Computerized Systems introduces manufacturing dashboards that allow customers to monitor manufacturing operations in real time. Using Integrating Business Objects’ technology, the dashboards provide accurate and quick data interpretation from the company’s manufacturing and test operations.

The dashboards have numerous adjustable templates that display specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This provides important visibility for each operational environment, identifying trends or patterns for corrective action.

Customers can obtain work order status, analytical results and line/machine performance real-time information, as well as OEE measurements and nozzle/feeders errors for specific ID numbers. The dashboards give performance views for multiple assembly lines, WIP tracking and full metrics of KPIs for factory performance. Valor reports the dashboards are ready to use right out of the box, but customization is still available.

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