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Innova Systems introduces SolidWorks 2009, a 3D engineering and design tool. Users are able to perform a variety of tasks, including creating virtual models of new products and generating analysis and testing data.

SolidWorks offers numerous tools that can model such aspects as 3D printed circuit board (PCB) modeling and enclosure design. It can also perform thermal analysis to model the behavior of a design.

“For many companies, SolidWorks is used not only to create the physical shape of the design, but also to test all aspects before it goes into production,” explains Mark Bradford, managing director. This reduces costly errors and increases time to market.

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Real Intent, Inc. introduces Meridian FPGA, verification software for Clock Domain Crossings (CDC). Designed to work with Quartuss II v8.1, it offers a cost-effective alternative to equivalent ASIC design software.

The software provides CDC closure through automatic, template-free and powerful clock intent verification at faster speeds. It also verifies FIFO and Protocol-driven CDC interfaces. Specific effects to FPGA platforms are automatically integrated.

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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.

www.lairdtech.com

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.

www.agilent.com