Footprint Expert Lite is based on IPC-7351 standards for land pattern technology. Uses component package dimensions and IPC-7351 standard rules or user preferences to auto-generate solder patterns for printed circuit board component assembly attachment. Does not require any purchase, has no expiration date and comes with free updates, technical support, and live webcast training. Can build PCB footprints in any supported CAD tool formats. Interfaces to 17 industry CAD tools, with more in development.

PCB Libraries www.pcblibraries.com 

TestWay software assesses defect opportunities and identifies possible consequences of inadequate testability and test coverage on a new design. Analyzes each stage of the design-to-delivery workflow. Checks ROHS, reliability, DPMO, BSDL file validation to guide component selection. Verifies electrical DfT guidelines. Includes standard checks and customer’s specific checks. Optimizes test probe placement according to test strategy definitions, estimates test coverage, models the cost, and calculates production yield and TL9000 initial return rates. Estimates test coverage using theoretical models for a range of test and inspection strategies. Exports CAD data into native format usable by assembly machines, AOI, automated x-ray, in-circuit testers, flying probe testers and boundary scan testers. Can read completed test program or test report and compare the coverage between the estimated and measured analysis.

Aster Technologies, www.aster-technologies.com   

Simbeor 2013 software is for designing printed circuit boards and packaging interconnects operating at 6 to 100 Gbs and beyond.

Read more: Simberian Releases Simbeor 2013 PCB Software

Power Management Bus (PMBus) IC programming solution supports devices from Linear Technologies and TI. Supplements SCIP (Serial Controlled IC Programmers). Runs on DataBlaster controllers and can be used to access PMBus pins via local boundary-scan-compliant devices or from an external DIOS (Digital IO Scan) module.

JTAG Technologies, www.jtag.com