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Details: Written by Staff; Category: Design News; Published: 22 April 2009

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – In a bold move, Altium is removing cost as a barrier for designers who want to evaluate and to use Altium Designer. Altium has reduced the cost of the perpetual license by about 75%, trimming the previous $12,000+ price tag, down to $3,995 in all markets. A 12-month subscription block is priced at $195 per month.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Design News; Published: 21 April 2009

LE SEGUNDO, CA – With a high-frequency focus, AWR enters its twelfth consecutive year of revenue growth, posting record gains for the 2009 fiscal year that ended March 31. AWR is a privately held company that specializes in high-frequency EDA tools. Detailed financial information has not been made available.

In December, AWR acquired Simulation Technology and Applied Research Inc. (STAAR), a three-dimensional electromagnetic (3D EM) software developer. AWR reportedly achieved record revenue levels before the added contribution of the STAAR acquisition.

Fourth-quarter revenue set a company record for a single quarter, and there is an order backlog entering the 2010 fiscal year, reports AWR.

AWR tools support the design of some of the electronics industry’s fastest growing market segments, including 3G wireless transceiver modules for smart phones.

Details: Written by Administrator; Category: Design News; Published: 20 April 2009

HAVERHILL, MA -- DKN Research and NY Industries have developed an embedded passive technology built on thin multilayer thick film flexible substrates. The technology could be used to build printable flexible electronics, the firms said.
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Details: Written by Staff; Category: Design News; Published: 20 April 2009

SUNRISE, FL – 4^th Dimension PCB Inc. received International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Awarded by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, ITAR controls the export and import of defense-related articles and services on the United States Munitions List.

4^th Dimension provides engineering and PCB design services throughout North America.

MANSFIELD, TX – Mouser Electronics will now distribute Tyco Electronics’ products worldwide. The global distributor carries Tyco connectors, terminal blocks, relays, switches, circuit protection, wire and cable, and fiber optics.

Tyco products are used in numerous industries including automotive, aerospace/defense and consumer electronics.

TAIPEI -- The chairman of Hon Hai (Foxconn) is aiming for sales to rise 30% this year, but acknowledges the goal will be difficult.

Chairman Terry Gou said during the company's annual general meeting he has given each business department a target of 30% sales growth, Reuters reported.

However, the company is giving conflicting indications on whether it plans to increase capacity. Earlier this week, Foxconn indicated it would invest $500 million this year in equipment upgrades but would not expand capacity. A couple days later, the head of its Czech unit said capacity expansion is on the table.

Over time, Foxconn plans to move into design and services such as distribution, Guo said, filling the role of a traditional ODM. "Many clients are asking us to provide services from design, manufacturing to distribution," Gou said, according to Reuters