E3.series 2016 contains new usability and productivity features, plus automatic connect and auto-route functions said to significantly reduce design time and effort. Real-time, global design collaboration is possible with a true multi-user environment without sheet check-outs.
Tabular editing functionality has been extended to permit terminal strips for a whole project to be managed from within a table in a single window. Users may make changes to terminal connections directly from within the table. Placement column shows the current placement in panel layout using colors. Global search may be carried out to filter and search for terminal connections. Terminals, connectors and any devices can now be placed inside a block making blocks functional. Hierarchy within a block maximizes design reuse. Other features include automatic placement optimization when inserting, changing or deleting components; placing complete preconfigured terminal strips; and sorting terminal blocks according to customer criteria, as well as defining cabinet layout models for block components in the library. This enhances rack-based cabinet layout with predefined slots. Enhanced multi-user, real-time environment allows simultaneous work on one sheet. All objects can now be accessed online and concurrent design is achieved without needing to book out sheets.
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PXIe-5840 is a second-generation 1GHz bandwidth vector signal transceiver for RF design and test applications. Combines 6.5GHz RF vector signal generator, 6.5GHz vector signal analyzer, high-performance user-programmable FPGA, and high-speed serial and parallel digital interfaces into a two-slot module. Is suited for 802.11ac/ax device testing, mobile/Internet of Things device testing, 5G design and testing, RFIC testing, and radar prototyping. Measures 802.11ax error vector magnitude performance of -50dB. Has measurement speeds up to 10X faster than traditional instrumentation. Allows for up to 8 x 8 multiple input, multiple output configuration in an 18-slot chassis. User-programmable FPGA; can design with LabVIEW.
Pads PCB CAD platform features new analog/mixed-signal (AMS) and high-speed analysis tools for mixed-signal design, DDR implementation, and electrically correct design signoff.
Features:
Pads AMS Cloud, a cloud-based circuit exploration/simulation environment and user community, addresses analog/mixed signal simulation. Users from all levels of expertise can create and share analog, mixed-signal, and mixed-technology designs in an online, collaborative environment where designs and models can be published or downloaded. Circuit designs created in AMS Cloud can be transferred to the AMS Design Suite desktop environment, eliminating the need to manually recreate circuits to perform advanced analysis and drive the PCB design flow.
Pads AMS Design Suite, which allows design and simulation of analog/mixed-signal and digital in one environment. Within one schematic session, both analog circuit simulation leveraging VHDL-AMS, and topology exploration with the HyperLynx tool can be performed. Beyond common core AMS simulation analysis (DC Bias, time-domain, and frequency-domain simulations) additional extended analysis capabilities are included as standard, such as multi-run parametric sweeps, sensitivity, Monte Carlo, and Worst Case analysis to address specific engineering needs.
Pads HyperLynx DDR option, for integrated DDR simulation, which identifies and solves signal integrity (SI) and timing issues specific to DDRx designs.
Pads HyperLynx DRC tool, which accelerates electrical sign-off process by allowing electrical rules checks and identifying violations that will affect the design integrity and performance of the board. With predefined rules, reportedly quickly identifies issues such as traces crossing voids and traces changing reference planes on large designs. Integrated electrical DRC technology demonstrates PCB designs are electrically correct before hand-off to manufacturing. Key capabilities: Fast and easy time to results with a rules-based approach to identify non-CAD constraints; out-of-the-box checks for EMI, signal integrity and power integrity; easy identification of violations integrated with the PADS PCB product.
Switch software for DragonFly 2020 3D printer enables preparation of production files of PCBs. Supports Gerber, Via, and Drill files. Displays Gerber files and a detailed description of the PCB's structure, facilitating conversion to a 3D file format. Layer thickness, conductor width, layer order, punching and rotation options, and shape or object outline can be adjusted. Maximizes use of printing surface.
Modelithics Complete Library version 16.1 is formatted for use with NI AWR Design Environment. Adds 33 new models from 13 different vendors to the existing collection of simulation models. Microwave Global Models have been added for passive components from AVX, ATC, Coilcraft, Vishay, TDK, Murata and Würth Elektronik. New nonlinear active device models are available for CEL (NEC) and Qorvo transistors. System-level component models have been added for attenuators, couplers and diplexers from AVX and ATC, and packages from Barry Industries and RJR Polymers. Single substrate S-parameter models are available for IPDiA broadband capacitors. A new simulation mode has been incorporated into most CLR models. Sim_mode 3 removes pad and substrate dependencies. Part value files are included with CLR models.
XF-603 flame-retardant material is for automotive under-the-hood and interior labeling applications. Is UL94 VTM-0 rated and third-party tested to FMVSS 302 automotive burn standard. Thermal transfer and flexographic ink-printable. XF-603 is a high-temperature polyimide rated to the UL94 V0 standard, with low smoke and toxicity and an operational temperature of 260°C. Also comes in a low-cost polyester (PET) (XF-611) that operates at 150°C.
