CGen 2010 standalone automatic generator for impedance control and lossy line PCB test coupons is built on Speedstack coupon generator platform. Can directly import coupon data from manually created or scripted XML files or industry-standard layer stackup tools and impedence control and lossy-line field solvers. Is said to create accurate coupons in minutes. Features real-time coupon editing; error-flagging and automatic change tracking; adds, removes and replaces an unlimited number of layers to trial different criteria before optimum build is chosen. Controls copper pours and fills and dynamically adjusts copper thieving. Automatically engineers interconnects for test probes chosen from a range of industry-standard footprints.

Polar Instruments, www.polarinstruments.com

 

NB Series mobile powered workstations are ergonomic carts for computers, printers, scales, barcode scanners, and most other small electronics equipment. On-board battery powers up to four devices simultaneously for 8-10 hr. Adjustable shelves can hold up to 75 lbs. each. Can have real-time access to WMS, ERP, and automated data collection. Have slotted masts to adjust the height of each shelf. Are 42" high with a footprint of 24" x 26"; easily maneuvered on 5" casters (front fixed, rear locking swivel). Are available in five models with a range of rechargeable power packages from a 40 AH battery, 350W inverter, and 10 A charger up to a 200 AH battery, 1250W inverter, and 30 A charger. A non-powered model is available. Accessories include additional shelves (including a slide-out shelf), a laptop holder, an adjustable keyboard tray, a binder holder, an adjustable LCD support, a lockable drawer, a CPU holder, and a barcode scanner holder.

Newcastle Systems Inc., www.newcastlesys.com

Aldec Active-HDL FPGA design and simulation bundles are for OrCAD users. Provide multi-language design entry and simulation for FPGA logic. Provide tools to handle the increasing complexity of FPGA development. Deliver a scalable vendor-independent platform to accommodate complex mixed-language FPGA verification tasks. Provide a speed increase and contain no limitations on design size.

EMA Design Automation, Inc., www.ema-eda.com

CAMMaster is for complex CAM and PCB manufacturing. CAMMaster Designer is a CAD companion tool that simplifies difficult tasks such as layer compare and netlist compare. Netlist extraction and DRC functions reportedly set the industry standard. Can merge data by board layer, reducing the information to a minimal set of polygons.  These polygons can be converted to F type outlines to edit, and then back to polygons. Can merge multiple designs and panelize jobs.

Pentalogix, www.pentalogix.com