PCD&F
Altium Designer 24.6 ECAD
Altium Designer 24.6 PCB design software now includes the ability to disable automatic updates of drill symbol data. Adds support for the placement of components onto a substrate when footprints contain not just standard pads but also solid regions or fills, enabling the placing of components with more complex-shaped footprints onto substrates, including RF shapes (e.g., antennas). Adds the ability to route along more “natural” lines on the surface of the 3-D substrate by using the new “UV” plane kind for the alignment grid. Rather than the more rigid grids generated using traditional XYZ planes, the UV plane generates a grid based on the surfaces of the substrate, providing more natural gridlines that follow the substrate curves. Now imports designs created using KiCad v. 7 or 8 ECAD.
Altium
Hi-Print SD11 Inkjet Printer
SD11 inkjet printer is a flexible, scalable, modular and reconfigurable system designed for PCB manufacturing. Features flexible configuration capability for three solder mask colors, or two colors plus legend or any other combination. Also features modular architecture with up to 10 printheads, reportedly creates no waste, and includes integrated printhead maintenance system. Other features include higher NPI and grayscale industrial precision printing, traceable code printing and product ID, and multi-CCD positioning, plus a robust gantry system and a small footprint.
Hi-Print
Hirose ZG05HV Series WTB Connector
ZG05HV series wire-to-board connector supports applications up to 125°C, for automotive applications including battery, converter, ECU, inverter and on-board charging connectivity. Features a specialized housing that delivers sufficient creepage and spatial distance between contacts, enabling a high-rated voltage (1,000V) and withstanding voltage (3,000V) in a compact size. Is 0.5mm in size and has a pitch of 3.3mm, enabling space-savings and high performance without compromising reliability. Features a three-point contact design (one spring and two embossed contact points) combined with a double-layered spring to increase contact force and prevent vibration from outside, enhancing reliability in high vibration conditions. Deep contacts within the housing eliminate risk of electric shock during assembly.
Hirose Electric
KiCad v.8.0.4 ECAD
KiCad version 8.0.4 printed circuit design software contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release. Adds sorting to library tree columns, fixes issues in the schematic editor, spice simulator, symbol editor, board editor and more.
KiCad
Stackpole RPCA-UP Resistor Series
RPCA-UP series of resistors now features a 0603 chip size. Offers a 0.33W power rating, where the standard for this size is typically 0.125W. Is AEC-Q200 qualified and is said to deliver exceptional pulse handling thanks to proprietary materials, design and manufacturing processes. Has demonstrated outstanding performance in all AEC-Q200 tests, improving expected failure rate by a factor of at least 10 compared to general-purpose resistors. Offers anti-sulfur performance, passing ANSI/EIA-977 sulfur test with minimal resistance shift at 105°C.
Stackpole Electronics
Teledyne LeCroy T3AWG6K Series AWG
T3AWG6K series high-performance arbitrary waveform generator is for use in a stimulus-response model with the company’s high-definition digital oscilloscopes. Offers sample rate up to 12.32GS/s in RF mode, 16-bit vertical resolution, up to 5Vpp output voltage and ±2.5VHW baseline offset, 4Gpts waveform memory per channel, and up to 32 digital channels in sync with analog generation.
Teledyne LeCroy
Teledyne LeCroy WaveMaster 8000HD Oscilloscopes
WaveMaster 8000HD series of high-definition oscilloscopes now features eight models designed for all stages of product development. Are available in both WaveMaster and SDA variants and offer bandwidths of 6-65GHz. Are said to feature signal characterization performance, validation and debug capabilities, and comprehensive serial data expertise.
Teledyne LeCroy
Vishay CHA Series Resistors
CHA series of AEC-Q200 qualified thin-film chip resistors provide high frequency performance up to 70GHz for automotive, space, avionics, telecom and military applications. Is offered in the compact 02016 case size and is available in a wide range of resistance values from 10-500Ω. Are said to offer low internal reactance and exhibit behavior close to a pure resistor over their frequency range, with a nearly flat Z/R curve to 70GHz. Maintain frequency stability after AEC-Q200 tests – validated by their ΔR and Z/R measurements – for performance under harsh environmental conditions. For automotive ADAS, LIDAR, connectivity, and 4-D radar systems; LEO satellites and space communication systems; military guidance and telemetry systems; drones; and RF antennas. Provide limiting voltage of 30V, rated power of 30mW at +70°C, and a temperature coefficient of ±100ppm/°C, with ±50ppm/°C available on request.
Vishay Intertechnology
Würth Wire-Wound Ferrite Series
WE-RFI series now comes in sizes 0402 and 0603, and can be used as inductors for HF applications or as ferrites for interference suppression. Are said to be suitable as low-pass filters (for filtering high-frequency noise), data line filters, supply voltage decoupling, low-frequency radio applications and RFID. As wire-wound ferrites, can attain higher impedances than normal ferrites, even at high frequencies, and over a wider bandwidth while showing no DC bias behavior. As HF inductors, offer high inductance values from 20nH up to 47µH. Are characterized by low RDC and a high rated current of up to 1.91A at ΔT=40K.
Würth Elektronik
Zuken Panel Builder 2025
Panel Builder 2025 for E3.series provides a digital solution to support manufacturing tasks such as exporting files for manufacturing equipment and supplying instructions to the operators to install the wires and cables. Replaces traditional method of uncontrolled electronic files and printed paper copies, eliminating installation errors. Automates creation of input data for manufacturing machines to reduce errors and material waste and features a simple user interface to speed up the learning process. Provides visually guided wire installation instructions to the shop floor through an easy-to-use interface, assisting operators in installing control panel wires, and provides electrical panel layout designers with a utility for creating detailed, step-by-step assembly and build instructions for panels, cabinets and electrical enclosures. Supports direct exports to wire processing machines from Schleuniger, Komax, and nVent and allows use of E3.panel’s advanced algorithm technology with user requirements to automatically route wires in the panel enclosure.
Zuken
CA
ITW EAE Electrovert DEEP WAVE OPTION
Electrovert wave soldering machines now include a deep wave option that provides the ability to pump up to a 20mm wave height. The recipe-controlled parameter in the machine software can make changes between different wave heights within 10 sec. Provides flexibility for a lot-size-of-one capability in high-mix soldering applications, and has data logged in the machine software and captured for MES information management applications. Available with the UltraFill 4.0 and DwellMax 4.0 wave nozzle configurations and Auto-Exit Wing option and is offered in combination with short and full nitrogen tunnel options.
ITW EAE
Master Bond EP21ARHTND-2 Epoxy
EP21ARHTND-2 two-part epoxy adhesive is designed to withstand prolonged exposure to a range of chemicals. Is said to be a reliable electrical insulator with a volume resistivity greater than 1014Ω-cm at 75°F, and dielectric strength of 440V/mil at 75°F for a 1/8-inch test specimen. Also features a tensile strength of 9,000-10,000psi, and a Shore D hardness of 75-85. Provides heat resistance and is serviceable from -60°F to +400°F. Is capable of curing at room temperature, but to optimize its acid resistance properties a cure schedule of overnight at ambient temperatures followed by a heat cure of 150-200°F for 2-4 hr. or longer is typically recommended. Contains no solvents and is RoHS compliant. Is said to bond to metals, ceramics, composites, rubbers and plastics, and features a smooth paste-like consistency and will not flow or sag once applied, for bonding and sealing applications.
Master Bond
Polar Instruments GRS200 Fault Locator
GRS200 fault locator uses proven passive analog signature analysis and compares a faultless assembly with the board under test. Can detect typical faults in electronics production, service and repair quickly and without extensive circuit knowledge. Features analog signature hardware and powerful software with live signature analysis, program mode and CAD data display. Integrates circuit diagrams, assembly photos, repair reports and an optional digital multimeter. Imports more than 20 different formats CAD data, including GenCAD, HyperLynx, IPC-2581 and ODB++, and circuit networks can be graphically highlighted and the associated components displayed.
Polar Instruments
Sayaka SAM-CT34NSL Auto-Dry Slicer
SAM-CT34NSL auto-dry slicer is for mass production with high rigidity, precision cutting, and advanced human error prevention features. Offers versatile use, allowing selection between pallet or non-pallet-use depending on PCB shape. Is suitable for various production needs. User-friendly operation is facilitated by an easy program teaching interface via a touch-display, ensuring a simple and efficient setup process. Eliminates V-scoring, prevents sagging during reflow and maintains PCB integrity. Delivers a smooth finish, with cut face ground to perfection, enhancing quality of final product. Is said to minimize stress on PCBs, protecting components and ensuring reliability with more than 500µm-strain. Optional visual confirmation feature permits cut lines to be confirmed by a monitor. Adjustable cutting speed optimizes efficiency for high-volume manufacturing environments.
Sayaka
Shenmao SM-ZR10 Flux
SM-ZR10 is a rosin-free no-clean liquid flux designed for automatic wave soldering processes. Is halogen-free and complies with RoHS, RoHS 2.0, and REACH, allowing it to meet the highest environmental and safety standards. Uses special organic activators to provide superior wettability and solderability, and is designed to comply with no-clean processes. Ensures a bright and full solder joint appearance, and rosin-free formulation makes related apparatus easier to clean and maintain, reducing downtime and improving overall productivity.
Shenmao America
