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Agilent Debuts ADS DDR4
Compliance Test Bench
Agilent Technologies inc. has introduced Advanced
Design system DDr4 Compliance Test Bench, which
enables a complete workflow for DDr4 engineers,
from simulation of a candidate design through
measurement of the finished prototype. The solution
is ideal for semiconductor companies developing
DDr controller iP; those developing DrAM chips and
DiMMs; and OEMs integrating the controller and
DiMM into a system using PCB technology.
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Streamlining PCB Design and
Mfg Process for DIy Engineers
"Fabstream offers the casual Diy user free compre-
hensive, yet easy-to-use PCB design tools readily
available and integrated with manufacturing," said
rick Almeida, founder of Downstream Technolo-
gies. "We wanted Fabstream to support those indi-
viduals who are less experienced in PCB design and
manufacturing by eliminating design pitfalls that
can lead to problems getting a board produced."
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Altium, In-Circuit Design
Partner for Altium Designer
Extensions
Altium limited, in cooperation with in-Circuit De-
sign Pty ltd. (iCD), has launched new extensions
for Altium Designer for advanced stackup plan-
ning and power distribution network analysis to
bring comprehensive high-speed design capabili-
ties to the mainstream market.
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Embedded Component
Meeting: Process Variations
With the theme "PCB Design and Fabrication Pro-
cess variations for Embedding Passive and Active
Components," vern solberg's presentation will fo-
cus on the six basic embedded component struc-
ture designs described in iPC-7092. he will make
his presentation at the upcoming Embedded
Component Meeting in Biltmore santa Clara on
september 10.
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Intercept Expands
to India with
Tecnode Solutions
intercept Technology inc. announces its newest
authorized reseller, Tecnode solutions (P) ltd. Tec-
node's primary goal is to expand its rF and mi-
crowave solutions portfolio by selling intercept's
PCB, rF, and hybrid design software applications
throughout india.
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Letter: Longing for
Light Table, but Happy
With CAD Tools
"zuken has amazing simulation software, and
the cheaper packages are certainly catching
up," says reader steve knobel. "generally, with
faster computers and ever-improving CAD soft-
ware, life for PCB designers is good. There are
days when i still long for the drawing board
and light table, but the feeling doesn't last very
long."
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