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Revision 2015.10 of the Gerber format specification adds .FilePolarity, clarifies drawing functions, and adds entries in the syllabus of errors and bad practices.

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Cool-Pad CPR7154 thermal interface material dispenses like a thermal pad, but is said to show characteristics of a grease or gel when device temperatures increase to above 45°C.

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Antenna Integrator Studio is a web-based RF engineering tool that streamlines antenna selection and PCB placement for wireless product designs. Users specify PCB dimensions, antenna quantity, target frequency bands and optimization priorities to generate recommended antenna configurations and placement locations with interactive performance data, including efficiency, return loss, peak gain and radiation patterns. The tool also provides downloadable DXF and 3D files for PCB integration, sample ordering and embedded antenna simulations to accelerate RF design and prototyping.

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RapidJig is a browser-based tool that automates the design of PCB test fixtures from Gerber files. Generates CNC-ready manufacturing packages, including Excellon drill files, G-code, STL models and engineering documentation, helping engineers streamline bed-of-nails test jig development. Supports common spring probe types and automatically configures drill dimensions based on probe selection. RapidJig also provides live cost estimates, bill-of-materials generation and local file processing to keep design data on the user’s machine. Compatible with standard RS-274X, X2 and X3 Gerber formats, the tool runs directly in a web browser without installation.

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