An enhanced version of the interface between Pantheon layout software and Quantum Channel Designer and Quantum-SI products permits the determination of operating timing and voltage margins for high-speed interfaces. Along with Xtent high-speed design option, it provides a tool set for advanced signal integrity.

Signal Integrity Software Inc., www.sisoft.com
Intercept Technology Inc., www.intercept.com

The Conformal Coating Inspection and Defect Guide CD-ROM provides a guide to the use of coatings, their application and process, product benefits, inspection and quality control. A practical defect guide session permits examination of coated boards using different materials and inspection of the coating application. Engineers answer questions on coating processes, process defects and quality control in manufacture.

The Conformal Coating Inspection and Defect Guide is a 24-page color poster guide. Is a reference source for operators, inspection and training departments. Is provided as a PDF. Individual sheets can be printed as A4 for benchtop reference or as A3 color posters for reference in manufacture. Can be viewed on a PC with each page featuring three images. Features more than 20 individual pages for onsite printing and display.

The Conformal Coating Photo Album is a CD-ROM featuring more than 290 color images to create training material, PowerPoint files, process documents and standards. Can be used in marketing and advertising material or in technical articles. Can be pasted into any Word or PowerPoint document for in-house use. Photographs are provided in either Tiff or jpg file format. Images are a mixture of high and low resolution.

SMART Group, www.smartgroup.org

Sarcon GR-Ae soft thermal interface silicone gel compound is manufactured in sheet form. Is designed to transfer heat from its source to a nearby heat sink. Fills air gaps between delicate and uneven components. Offers a thermal conductivity of 1.3 W/m°K with a thermal resistance as low as .43 °Cin2/W. Gap filler pad is available in thicknesses ranging from 0.5 to 5.0 mm. Comes in sheets up to 200 x 300 mm, or die-cut to exact application specifications. 

Fujipoly America Corp., www.fujipoly.com