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Mentor Graphics enhances HyperLynx signal, power integrity simulation platform with full-wave 3D analysis (Feb 2, 2010)

Announced at DesignCon 2010, new functionality has been integrated with the Mentor Graphics' HyperLynx product suites that will analyze, in full electromagnetic detail, 3D structures such as vias, solder bumps, wirebonds, and edge connectors.

Ixia, Agilent offer HDMI 1.4 test platform (Jan 28, 2010)

Combining Ixia's IxN2X traffic generator with Agilent's HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) and Audio Return Channel (ARC) physical layer test solution, the two companies jointly bill themselves as the first to offer a complete solution for testing devices according to the HDMI 1.4 Compliance Test Specification (CTS), Supplement 2.

JDSU intros handheld optical testers for enterprise, broadband services (Jan 19, 2010)

At the 2010 BICSI Winter Conference, JDSU has introduced a family of optical test instruments and kits, the JDSU Optical SmartPocket handhelds, to support enterprise and broadband service providers.

Molex expands EdgeLine series with 'CoEdge' connector (Jan 14, 2010)

The EdgeLine CoEdge Connector, nominated as a DesignVision finalist at the upcoming DesignCon 2010 show, is a one-piece, 25 Gbps connector that is configured to meet an industry standard pitch of 0.80mm (.031”).

PCB connector affords IP68, IP69K ingress protection (Jan 8, 2010)

The latest addition to the SOURIAU UTS range is a sealed plastic open face connector for printed circuit boards. The company claims the product is the only one on the market to provide IP68 and IP69K ingress protection ratings, even when unmated.

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AFL Telecommunications intros three Noyes M700 OTDR models (Jan 21, 2010)

AFL Telecommunications has introduced three new Noyes M700 models, including a Long-Range Quad OTDR being launched at the BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando this week.

Molex claims its SMT board-to-board connector is industry?s smallest (Jan 7, 2010)

The 0.40-mm pitch connectors with a 0.70-mm mated height and 2.60-mm width are ideal for use in compact mobile devices, its manufacturer says.

Fine-pitch probes enable accurate testing (Dec 7, 2009)

The Helix brand made by AlphaTest Corporation is available in diameters as small as 8 mils.

FCI expands MezzSelect line (Dec 2, 2009)

Dubbed the BergStak mezzanine connector system, the double-row 0.8 mm connectors provide a range of twelve PCB stack heights in nine connector sizes available in up to 200 positions.

Servometer launches Interconnectric line (Dec 2, 2009)

Servometer’s Interconnectric line of paired, gold plated, miniature bellows contact springs are designed for flexible interconnections.

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