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Cadstar FPGA combines the Active-HDL Lite verification tool and the desktop PCB design suite. Performs mixed language simulation for FPGAs. Is structured on integration of FPGA design within the PCB layout. Uses Design Flow Manager. Said to provide one universal project manager that controls all design files for simulation, synthesis, place and route and pin assignment to the PCB. Supports I/O synchronization.

Zuken Ltd, www.zuken.com

Aldec Inc., www.aldec.com

Ultra Librarian Reader provides schematic symbols and PCB footprints for products including PowerWise. Is delivered in a CAD format. Is free and is said to generate components and attributes in any EDA CAD/CAE format. Footprints and symbols are available for download at http://www.national.com/cad/. Is based on IPC-7351 specification. Enhanced version is available for purchase; enables software models to be modified and auto-generated to meet user-defined requirements.

Accelerated Designs, Inc., www.accelerated-designs.com

The free CircuitSpace ROI calculator reportedly helps quantify time and cost benefits. Customers are said to have achieved up to 5x returns on their investment within the first year. Includes AutoClustering technology, intelligent design (IP) reuse, and replication. The calculator is available at www.ema-eda.com/roi.

DesignAdvance Systems Inc., www.designadvance.com

EMA Design Automation Inc., www.ema-eda.com

This series of 22 electrically conductive contact rings are for microwave cavity, tuning and EMI shielding applications. The beryllium copper rings are manufactured from standard finger stock gasket styles. Said to provide attenuation of unwanted microwave and RF interference for applications with round-shaped plug openings. Rings are formed with curved contacts on the outside or inside diameter. Bright finish standard; 10 surface finish plating options available.

Omega Shielding Products, Inc., www.omegashielding.com

A free simulation design kit for Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA is said to deliver signal integrity for 65 nm FPGA designs. Is for CR-5000 Lightning and provides a set of topology templates, in-context HTML documentation and content for simulation of waveforms and eye patterns, etc. Templates are ready-to-use. LXT and SXT platforms offer 3.2Gbps low-power transceivers with built-in PCI Express endpoint and tri-mode Ethernet MAC blocks.

Zuken, www.Zuken.com/linkz

PCB East 2007 Featured Product

Portable XRF is a fast and easy solution for Due Diligence for RoHS Compliance Screening. In a matter of seconds, it can simultaneously screen for all five restricted RoHS elements- Hg, Cd, Cr, Br and Pb. It is a non-destructive, in-situ screening method for PVC, PE, alloys, metals, solders, ceramics and packaging materials. The Pocket PC operation of the Innov-X Alpha handheld XRF along with its 5-position filter wheel offers optimization for the wide range of possible RoHS sample types--polymers, assorted alloys, electronics, mixed components, chrome coatings, etc. Innov-X RoHS screening protocols include methods for PCBs, electronic components, Cr coatings and coated leads. The Alpha Handheld XRF RoHS-Star Software automatically decides if sample is an alloy or polymer; automatically classifies sample as homogenous or not; allows operators to setup own testing protocol or use IEC Guidelines; and can be set to display all elements, RoHS elements only or selected elements. The operation of the Innov-X Alpha handheld XRF will be presented along with RoHS Compliance screening applications data.