CHELMSFORD, MA – There’s a new kid on the block. A group of PCB, EE and EDA veterans has created TechBridge Solutions, offering low-cost electrical engineering support and layout services.
 
Founded by Dave Castine, who has been in the PCB design and EDA software industry for over two decades, the company’s staff is comprised of Allegro/Expedition/PADS experts. Capabilities include: analog and mixed-signal; HDI and high-speed design (>10 GHz); and telecommunications and networking. 
 
“Our early-stage customers will be given special rates, and these rates will be locked. We want to mitigate their risk and thank them for their business at this critical stage of our business,” said Castine.

AUSTIN, TX – National Instruments (NI) introduces Multisim and Ultiboard 10.1.1 software packages. The latest software enhances user interface functionality, including improved database synchronization, added temperature simulation parameter support and over 300 new components from third-party manufacturers.
 
The software allows simulation of popular device designs by including SPICE models. Features include a community element, providing an online forum for Multisim users to discuss and collaborate on designs. Designers of all ability levels will be able to access and share information.

FREMONT, CA – SchmartBoard has signed an agreement with MicroControllerShop.com to distribute the SchmartBoard prototyping products line. MicroControllerShop.com is a shopping Web site carrying a large selection of embedded development tools and boards.
 
“MicroControllerShop.com is a perfect partner for our embedded market goals,” said Neal Greenberg, VP of marketing for SchmartBoard. “We have been watching forums for users of PIC, ARM, AVR, Parallax, and others and have observed that SchmartBoard is already a valuable tool to these embedded microprocessor users.”

Integr8tor is an automatic input and analysis tool designed to increase front-end throughput by up to 30%. Automatic data input and design analysis capabilities provide job parameters for fast and accurate quotations.
 
Version 4.1 features a user interface based on Adobe’s Flex. Integr8tor runs securely on major browser and desktop systems, and a downloadable active PDF Request For Quotation form allows users to input non-CAD job parameters in a format that is directly read by Integr8tor. This saves time and reduces errors.
 
The latest version allows users more options to intervene directly where data is ambiguous or incomplete. Integr8tor runs in both Ucamco UCAM and Frontline Genesis environments.