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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.

Read more: AI Technology Debuts Cool-Pad CPR7154 TIM

Embedded JTAG system software that adds automatic test program generation tools, virtual test channels for analog instruments, a Measurement Widget, and a customizable UUT Status Panel to streamline boundary scan testing and in-system programming. Includes enhancements to the ViPX Netlist Explorer, expanded VarioTAP processor emulation models, and support for automated test generation, design validation, debugging, and programming using CAD data, netlists, and component lists.

Read more: Göpel Electronic Releases System Cascon 4.11

PCB analysis software with expanded AI-assisted workflows, including MCP connector services, AI Chat integration, AI-powered net grouping and a Script Editor with IntelliSense. Adds DFM fiducial-to-outline analysis, updated IPC-2581C, IPC-356 and ODB++ support, improved Gerber stackup recognition, enhanced DRC, DfT and stencil analysis, a new Production Tool Editor, VEC export for isyCAM test adapter manufacturing, and expanded BOM, panelization, component management and import/export capabilities.

Read more: EasyLogix Releases PCB-Investigator V17.1 With AI Enhancements and New Analysis Tools

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.

Read more: Kyocera AVX Releases Antenna Integrator Studio

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.

Read more: Ignys Launches RapidJig PCB Test Fixture Design Tool