InStack Design is for designing flex and rigid-flex stackups, and integrating suppliers, materials and processes to ensure manufacturability. Using standard or custom-developed material libraries, designers can model and verify thickness, impedance, and losses quickly and precisely. Considers fabrication and SI constraints. Enables electronic collaboration with fabrication.

Frontline PCB Solutions, frontline-pcb.com

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Self-Supporting Sponge Connectors provide low-force connection of LCD displays to printed circuit boards. Are said to reduce PCB bowing due to minimal force required for full electrical contact. Designed for high-vibration environments and hand-held devices. Made from economical, electrically conductive Zebra core supported by low-compression force silicone sponge on either one or two sides. Soft supports create a larger base width and eliminate need to install a separate holder. Come in a large selection of widths to accommodate LCDs with a minimum glass lip overhang of 0.060"/1.5 mm.

Fujipoly, fujipoly.com

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Master Bond EP21TDCN-LO is an electrically conductive two-component adhesive/sealant effective for grounding, shielding and static dissipation applications. Is capable of withstanding rigorous thermal cycling, mechanical vibration and shock. Passes ASTM E595 tests for NASA low outgassing. Features a nickel filler. Has a volume resistivity of 5-10 ohm-cm and a thermal conductivity of 11 BTU•in/ft²•hr•°F [1.59 W/(m·K)]. Bonds well to metals, composites, ceramics and many plastics. Has tensile lap shear, tensile and T-peel strength of 1,400-1,600 psi, 3,000-4,000 psi and 15-20 pli, respectively. Resists exposure fuels, oils, organic solvents and water. Optimum cure is overnight at room temperature, followed by two to three hours at 150-200°F. Is serviceable from -100°F to +275°F. Is available for use in ½ pint, pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon container kits. Has a shelf life of six months at ambient temperatures in original, unopened containers.

Master Bond, www.masterbond.com

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Ultra Librarian for OrCAD is a software plugin that provides symbols and footprints for more than seven million parts. Provides access to a cloud-based library of pre-built and validated EDA components.  

EMA Design Automation, www.ema-eda.com

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