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StatNot XC is a static dissipative material that can be combined with existing materials, such as the NP510A fiberglass epoxy composite. The composite surface is said to maintain a surface resistivity of 106 to 109 ohms per sq. Said to be ideal for applications in the electronics assembly market, such as test fixtures and assembly work surfaces. Is tested and certified to a surface resistivity range of 105 to 1010 ohms per sq.

Norplex-Micarta, www.norplex-micarta.com

PCB Artist software is a free layout package that includes schematic symbol, footprint and part creation wizards to streamline the PCB design process and reportedly reduce component creation time to as little as five minutes. Customers can draw from an extensive library of components. Includes automated component placement and trace routing; back-and-forward integration that permits users to make changes to the schematic that automatically translate to the PCB design. Gerber-formatted files available on request.

PCB Artist, www.pcbartist.com

Argentomerse NC is a nitrate-free immersion silver process for use as a solderable finish on PCBs and other electronic devices. Said to operate at a slightly alkaline pH and produce a thin, uniform deposit that meets the requirements of IPC-4553. Reportedly has high tolerance for contaminates like chloride and copper. When coupled with Tarniban 60 Post Dip (metallic anti-tarnish protection), said to provide 12 months of shelf life under normal storage conditions.

Technic, www.technic.com

Pantheon PCB layout software and the Quantum-SI product family have been integrated. Is said to allow users to quickly determine interface operating margins and achieve High-Speed Timing Closure. Provides a tool set for advanced signal integrity analysis, coupled with printed circuit board layout. Is available to customers on Sun Solaris, Linux, and Windows platforms.

Intercept Technology Inc., www.intercept.com

SiSoft, www.sisoft.com

PlanAhead v. 9.2 is an analysis design tool said to promise a full speed grade advantage; features expanded functionality of PinAhead technology, which provides FPGA designers with the ability to assign interface I/O groups to I/O pins by dragging into a graphical representation of the FPGA. Reportedly simplifies the complexities of managing the interface between the designer's target FPGA and the PCB with the ability to import and export I/O port information through VHDL or Verilog headers. Offers support for the latest Spartan-3A DSP platform FPGA. Supports the entire line of Xilinx Spartan-3 generation FPGAs.

Xilinx, www.xilinx.com

ROGERS, Conn. - Rogers Corporation introduces a halogen-free, transparent epoxy polyimide laminate system. The material is environmentally friendly and designed for use in flexible circuits. The new R/flex JADE™ A epoxy adhesive system is ideal for a wide range of applications including hard disk drives, cellular phones, laptop computers, personal digital assistants and semiconductor packaging applications.

The R/flex JADE A series products are RoHS compliant and are UL 94 V-0 classified for flame retardant performance. According to Rogers, they have outstanding thermal stability enabling withstand multiple passes through a lead-free soldering process. In addition the materials are reported to have excellent dimensional stability and adjustable squeeze-out control results in increased yields and better results in fine-line, tight tolerance design applications. The R/flex JADE A series features a transparent adhesive system that simplifies optical inspections. The material is available in bonding film, coverlayer and copper clad laminate constructions.