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Amphenol RF Extends SMA Connectors Line

Amphenol RF SMA connectors are now compatible with 0.81mm and 1.32mm cable, engineered for secure, routable RF performance in harsh environments.

Features threaded coupling mechanism and support for up to 9GHz. Meets demands of Wi-Fi 7 and other high-frequency applications. Tested for 500 mating cycles and built with gold-plated brass and stainless-steel components. Suited for antennas, telecom and aerospace systems. Preconfigured and custom cable assemblies available.

Amphenol RF

amphenolrf.com

 

Celus Upgrades Celus Design Platform

Celus Design Platform now includes Design Assistant, an AI-driven feature that creates full projects from a simple image or text command. Simplifies design workflows and reduces component selection errors. Identifies compatible components based on preferred vendor and creates complete schematic of the design. Offers access to thousands of cataloged parts.

Celus

celus.io

 

IMS 20GHz Attenuators

IMS AV-0607-C temperature variable attenuators for RF power amplifiers, broadcast equipment and multiband communication systems feature low-noise, thin-film construction. Reduce attenuation with increasing temperature, helping offset PA or LNA gain loss at higher frequencies. Offer TCA from 10MHz to 20GHz, for simulating impacts on signal attenuation and gain. Attenuation ranges from 2-9dB and power ratings of 160-200mW, the 50Ω SMT TVAs fit compact 0607 packages. Operates between -55° to +125°C, and maintain ±1.0dB attenuation accuracy from DC to 15GHz and ±1.8dB or better to 20GHz. For use in aerospace and defense applications, including radars and satcom systems.

IMS

ims-resistors.com

 

Jiva Materials RPCB PCB Laminate

Jiva Materials RPCB printed circuit laminate has a 67% smaller carbon footprint compared to FR-4. Is said to be fully compatible with low-temperature soldering and standard PCB assembly. Comes in standard thickness, single and double-sided configurations, and various copper weights. Fabrication turnaround is 10 to 15 working days, depending on board complexity.

Jiva Materials

jivamaterials.com

 

Siemens Xpedition Standard PCB Design Tool

Siemens Xpedition Standard AI-enhanced PCB design platform combines cloud collaboration, AI automation and professional-grade toolsets tailored for small and mid-sized electronics teams. Adds design reuse, variant management, advanced routing automation, native 3-D layout and deeper collaboration across mechanical, manufacturing and supply-chain stakeholders. Token-based options provide on-demand access to more advanced capabilities such as fully integrated pre- and post-layout signal integrity analysis powered by Hyperlynx software for PCB analysis and rigid-flex design without requiring a full tier upgrade.

Siemens Digital Industries

siemens.com

 

Siemens Launches Pads Pro Essentials PCB CAD

Siemens Pads Pro Essentials incorporates features of its higher-end Xpedition technology in a streamlined, cloud-connected design environment.

Introduces integrated, co-branded front-end powered by Celus, for designs using intelligent functional blocks with AI-assisted schematic and BoM generation. Tailored for independent engineers and startups, it includes schematic capture and place and route capabilities.

Siemens Digital Industries

siemens.com

 

TTM Technologies RF Components

TTM Technologies high-performance RF components, including XMB0465Z1-50100G and XMB0220K1-50100G, are for telecom, test and mil-aero applications. Includes ultra-small broadband transformers for RF SoCs and converters, low-profile hybrid couplers for VHF and C-Band and RF terminations for 5G, LTE, ISM and mil-aero bands.

TTM Technologies

ttm.com

 

Zuken CR-8000 2025 PCB Design Software

Zuken CR-8000 2025 printed circuit board design software features updates to Design Gateway and Design Force, including intelligent schematic auto-generation, delay-aware routing and reliability validation tools.

Enhances early-stage design with auto-generated connectors and standardized circuits like ESD protection and filters. Uses rule-based logic and simulation feedback. Updates to Circuit Adviser enable analysis of component lifespan, thermal limits and voltage margins.

Includes AI-assisted bus routing and decoupling capacitor placement, as well as timing-aware features for interfaces like DDR4 and PCIe.

Zuken

zuken.com

 

Vishay D2TO35 Series SMT Resistors

Vishay D2TO35 series surface-mount thick-film power resistors are AEC-Q200 qualified and deliver pulse absorption up to 15J/0.1s and offer power dissipation of 35W at a +25°C case temperature. Come in TO-263 (D²PAK) automotive grade package. Unique design provides 30% higher energy absorption than standard D2TO35 resistor for enhanced protection against short transient pulses. Temperature operation to +175°C, and resistance values from 1Ω to 14kΩ, with tolerances down to ± 2%; and thermal resistance of 4.28°C/W. Serves as active discharge, discharge or precharge resistor for controls, 48V board nets, BMS, fuel cells, and onboard chargers for HEVs, EVs and low-speed electric vehicles; energy monitoring and metering systems; agricultural vehicles and farm equipment; industrial motor drives, welding equipment, and power tools; and military weapons guidance systems. RoHS-compliant resistor and comes in noninductive design. Solder reflow secure at 270°C/10s.

Vishay Intertechnology

vishay.com

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Cybord ShieldScan Visual-AI PCBA Inspection Tool

Cybord ShieldScan visual-AI printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) inspection software automates full PCBA mapping, detects anomalies in real time, and is said to ensure 100% board integrity, protecting manufacturers from supply chain tampering and security threats.

Is said to detect malicious hardware implants to prevent rogue chips from compromising security; detect missing components; detect unauthorized replacements; verify component origins to meet strict regulations, including US country-of-origin bans; and perform 100% visual verification of every component. Does not rely on BoM lists or CAD files. AI-driven optical character recognition (OCR) and natural language processing (NLP) ensure accuracy in analyzing manufacturer markings, lot codes, datecodes and compliance data.

Cybord

cybord.ai

 

Master Bond EP3HTSDA-2Med Epoxy

Master Bond EP3HTSDA-2Med one-part silver filled epoxy is for high-speed medical device manufacturing. Offers high electrical conductivity and thermal performance. Meets ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity standards.

Material cures at elevated temperatures and supports automated dispensing with a long working life at room temperature. Fine filler particles enable thin bond lines and low thermal resistance. Resists common sterilization methods like EtO and gamma radiation. Comes in syringe and jar formats.

Master Bond

masterbond.com

 

Seica Valid LR Multifunctional Tester

Seica Valid LR performs supports a range of tests including in-circuit, functional, dynamic digital and boundary-scan. Configurable with a range of additional resources such as LED test. Is said to preserve original fault coverage and test program compatibility. Supports legacy replacement on three levels: mechanical, electrical and software.

Cableless architecture supports up to 5888 channels with a 1:8 digital multiplexer. Offers up to 24 programmable power supplies for flexible management of power-on tests. UI uses PLC system with OPC-UA communication for integration into modern test environments. Includes up to 64 general-purpose I/O channels per unit under test (UUT) and features four independent vacuum paths and two compressed air paths for efficient fixture operation. Has 16 OBP channels, compatible with Seica and third-party technologies. Front panel connectivity options include USB 3.0 ports, Ethernet, digital sync interfaces for debugging, and compressed air connections.

Seica SpA

seica.com

 

Shenmao PF606-PW220 Solder Paste

Shenmao PF606-PW220 lead-free water-soluble solder paste is for high-reliability PCB assembly applications. Ensures compliance with RoHS, RoHS 2.0 and REACH regulations. Delivers print consistency with ease of cleaning, with residue removed using 60°C hot water.

Is for surface mount and ground pad soldering in industries such as telecommunications, automotive electronics, industrial controls and medical devices. Produces solder joints with low ionic residue.

Shenmao

shenmao.com

 

ViE Technologies VisionXpert XC-100 Series

ViE Technologies VisionXpert XC-100 Series Smart Camera is compact and delivers real-time detection and high-speed image processing. Features 180° rotatable connector, wide-angle lens and AI-powered deep learning tools that simplify deployment. Includes OCR, code recognition, measurement, counting and detection functions. Offers flexible integration with platforms like V-ONE Mars and Automated Mobile Robots. Supports smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformations.

ViE Technologies

vie.com.my

 

Yamaha YRP10e Screen Printer

Yamaha YRP10e entry-level screen printer has a three-stage conveyor for efficient loading and removal of boards from the print process. Core cycle time is 6 sec. Chassis is designed to prevent vibrations or deflections due to movement of the printing mechanisms. Features include stopperless board transport – eliminating settling time and positional errors that can occur with conventional mechanical stoppers, and position adjustment for flexibility to accommodate complex PCB outlines and different sizes. Overprinting feature prepares stencil apertures properly by cleaning to enhance aperture filling in the next few print cycles. Optional universal stencil holder allows one-touch automated adjustment for any standard-sized stencil.Article ending bug