FLO/EMC simulation software reportedly compresses the design cycle by reducing the number of hardware trials required and also makes it possible to evaluate more design alternatives without additional board spins and related costs.

Flomerics, www.flomerics.com

Cobrush flux applicator is a precise, inexpensive tool for applying liquid flux to tiny chip components and individual solder joints. Is disposable, and compatible with many different types of fluxes. Its fine bristle tip applies flux to very small areas in densely populated assemblies. A transparent cartridge shows the amount of remaining material in the reservoir; its small, compact size and large capacity make it ideal for most rework and post-assembly applications. Is constructed of rugged polypropylene, is ergonomic, and can easily be labeled.

Cobar Solder Products, www.cobar.com

PCNAlert, for component event management, permits customers to receive manufacturers’ part change notices in a timely fashion. The tool ranks manufacturers based on their notification process. With this ranking, design engineers and procurement groups can assess the risk of using parts from a particular manufacturer. It also checks manufacturers’ Websites daily looking for posted notices about part changes. Includes AVLalert, which monitors approved vendor lists and approved manufacturer lists for product change notifications (PCNs) and end-of-life notices; and BOMverifier, an automatic on-demand BoM and parts list scrubber.

EMA Design Automation, www.PCNAlert.com.