There are dozens of free PCB-layout and schematic packages available on the Web. Often they are stripped-down versions of more complex packages available for licensing. Often, the process of upgrading from freeware to more sophisticated versions is pretty easy. If your circuit needs are generally confined to relatively straightforward two-layer boards, here are a few […]
PCB Design
A comprehensive guide to PCB prototype testing
By Arshon Technology For PCB prototype applications, one prerequisite is a must: reliable testing. These early products are built with the sole purpose of testing design ideas to ensure they work for approved use and sale. Be that as it may, PCBs can be unpredictable as there are many parts and patch associations. When electronic […]
Board tester verifies component, PCB module performance
The ABI BoardMaster Universal PCB Test Solution ensures component and module performance equivalency. ABI BoardMaster is a unique, versatile, self-contained, and easy-to-use electronics test system, housed in a convenient 19-in rack case. It is an all-in-one unit featuring a comprehensive set of built-in test instruments, complete with a built-in Windows 10 PC and special software, […]
PCB design software features enhanced design rules, via handling
Number One Systems announced the release of Easy-PC version 25, with over 25 new technology features based on user requests from professional PCB designers. Easy-PC has been created by a team of engineering professionals who have rewritten the rule book for EDA tools to provide the optimal design experience. Easy-PC is packed with time-saving features […]
Sockets for 0.75-mm-pitch memory devices sport 27 GHz bandwidth
A new high-performance BGA socket for 0.75-mm-pitch BGA 180-pin memory devices called the SG-BGA-6511 socket is designed for a JC11 MO328-variation PBGA-B180 package and operates at bandwidths up to 27 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The sockets are designed to dissipate up to several watts without extra heat sinking and can […]
Edge-mount, USB Type-C plug expands design flexibility
GCT’s new edge mount USB Type-C Plug provides design engineers with greater options for docking solutions and plug-in external dongle devices. The USB4155 is mid-mounted to make the best use of the PCB thickness within the profile of the connector. The slim 2.9mm profile offers features on the external metal case that provide excellent EMI […]
5G mmWave brings PCB manufacturing challenges
5G can be up to 100 times faster than 4G with 100 times higher data capacity and latency of under one millisecond. What does this mean for PCBs?
Low oil-bleed/specific-gravity gap filler pad material in sheets, custom shapes
Sarcon GR14B from Fujipoly is a low oil-bleed/specific-gravity gap filler pad material that is offered in sheets or custom shapes to fit your exact application. This material is a candidate for cost-sensitive, lower-power applications that do not require high conductivity. When placed between heat-generating components and a nearby heatsink, this 0.5mm thick, highly conformable gap […]
Thermal interface materials sport low compression force at high compression rates
SARCON PG45A from Fujipoly is one of the industry’s newest high-performance thermal interface materials that exhibits a very low compression force even at high compression rates. This makes the putty-like TIM a great choice for applications that have delicate or wide-variation component heights and require material compression up to 90%. This low modulus thermal gap […]
BGA BGA552 packages get 94-GHz sockets
A new BGA socket design uses a high-performance elastomer capable of 94 GHz, low inductance and wide temperature applications. The GT-BGA-2146 socket is designed for 20.6×19-mm package sizes and operates at bandwidths up to 94 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The socket is designed to dissipate 4.5 W using a heat […]
