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ANSYS Inc. introduces Simplorer 8.0 software for mechatronic and multi-domain system design.

Features include IGBT device and power module characterization tools, an online model database that has over 1,200 SPICE models and co-simulation links with Verilog.

Engineering time and prototype iterations are reduced, while electrical, mechatronic, power-electronic and electromechanical system design performances are improved. The software allows users to model, simulate, analyze and optimize complex systems.

The modeling features and communication backplane technology allows engineers to construct virtual prototypes of all aspects of a system. Users can utilize multiple modeling techniques such as block diagrams, circuits and state machines. The interface supports multi-page designs and multiple hierarchy levels.

www.ansys.com

ROGERS, CT – Rogers Corp. has released a materials selection guide for its BISCO Silicone material.

The 16-page guide contains specification tables for cellular and solid grade silicones, as well as specialty silicones. The guide also includes product samples and tips for selecting materials based on applications.

To obtain a copy of the BISCO Silicone Material selection Guide, phone 800-935-2940.

www.rogerscorp.com

DuPont Printed Circuit Materials introduces Riston LDI7200 and Riston LDI8000, LDI dry-film photoresists for advanced printed wiring boards.

LDI7200 is designed for use with 355-nm LDI equipment. It combines enhanced adhesion and precise plating with clean and fast stripping, increasing productivity.

LDI8000 was design for use with 405-nm light sources. It has a photospeed of 13 mJ/cm2~ and excellent resolution with wide exposure latitude. Features include good conformity, vivid printout image and strong tenting with excellent hold time stability.

www.DuPont.com

AcAe-Software introduces DART Design Migration Technology, EDA migration software. DART supports intelligent migration of PCB layouts, schematics and constraints.

Features include detailed migration verification reporting and customizable property mapping override. DART supports migration from DxDesigner, Expedition, Allegro Design Entry HDL and Allegro PCB Design, with additional vendor tools and platforms planned.

www.acae-software.com

Hollingsworth & Vose introduces ViaMat, nonwoven aramid paper. It is reported to improve dimensional stability and to enable higher interconnect densities in electronic packaging applications.

The fibers are randomly aligned, creating an isotropic nonwoven paper that allows for uniform density and resin pickup. A low CTE provides dimensional stability, and the surface smoothness allows uniform resin application.

Saturation of the product can be processed on most existing glass resin saturation lines with minimal cost. Interconnect density is increased over industry standard woven materials because of the product’s laser/plasma ablation and drill ability.

www.hollingsworth-vose.com

Rohm and Haas introduce four Laminar dry film products for innerlayer photo resist: E8000; E9012; E9200; and UD700.

The E8000 series is a multi-functional photo resist for print-and-etch and tent-and-etch applications. Benefits include high resolution with fine line capability, adhesion on small resist features and robust tenting and performance.

E9012 is designed for acid-etch innerlayer applications, providing conformance, fast processing and high resolution. Benefits include fast photo speed, developing and clean processing. The product has a high-resolution capability of better than 1:1, as well as an enhanced flexibility that provides robust performance.

The E9200 series provides versatility in working with numerous PCB processes, including ENIG and Immersion Silver operations. It is reported to have excellent performance in gold plating and good donut and isolated resist adhesion.

UD700 is designed for LDI applications and is capable of better than 1:1 resolution. It is reported to perform well in plating applications, as well as alkaline or acid etching.

www.rohmhaas.com