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Details: Written by Staff; Category: Design News; Published: 23 April 2009

SANTA CLARA and FREMONT, CA – Alta Manufacturing and Alta Via Technologies have entered into an exclusive agreement to develop and implement an innovative technology roadmap.

Utilizing a combination of methodology, software and assembly equipment, the roadmap will advance the layout and fabrication of complex PCBs.

Alta Via will relocate its PCB layout group to the Alta Manufacturing facility in Fremont.

Alta Manufacturing CEO Craig Arcuri noted, “The opportunity to really integrate layout through fabrication and assembly under one common technology umbrella represents tremendous opportunities to reduce the cycle times across the board, while simultaneously and dramatically increasing the quality and traceability of products.”

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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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.