Design and Test: Interconnection World

Engineers rely on the accuracy of equipment that includes design and simulation software as well as test equipment when carrying out their work with jeweler-like precision. They also depend on the supply and quality of raw materials available to them. Whether the application is an integrated circuit or a printed circuit board, the use of highly sensitive and accurate tools is important. This topic center looks at those tools as well as best practices for engineers in these design-and-test environments.

Molex Unveils Two New Versions in its Premo-Flex Line of Jumpers (May 16, 2012)

This new product provides a flexible and reliable PCB interconnect solution that is ideal in multiple applications where microminiature connectors are required.

John W. Mitchell is new IPC President and CEO (Apr 9, 2012)

Mitchell's background includes management of both nonprofit and electronics industry organizations such as Bose Corporation and Alpine Electronics of America Inc.

Vulcan Flex Circuit acquires JETI Testing (Mar 26, 2012)

JETI specializes in electrical testing of printed circuit boards and flexible printed circuits.

Mentor Graphics enhances PCB DFM software with DDRx interconnect features (Mar 12, 2012)

PADS 9.4 adds advanced DFM analysis features for PCB designers, including over 100 new fabrication and assembly checks.

TE Connectivity improves daughtercard connector for reduced PCB crosstalk in 20 Gb/s backplanes (Mar 7, 2012)

TE says its Z-Pack HM-Zd Plus significantly lowers crosstalk owing to smaller contacts designed for tighter impedance control and better insertion loss characteristics.

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GAO sleuths say counterfeit military electronics easily purchased online

Fierce Government IT is reporting that investigators for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) had no problem procuring counterfeit mil-spec components online via private sector Internet buying websites. All counterfeit parts purchased came from 13...

USPTO ISSUES TRADEMARK: SUPER ROD (March 27, 2012)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 27 -- The trademark SUPER ROD (Reg. No. 4113541; ...

MILITARY Connector Adapters Sought by Defense Logistics ... (March 27, 2012)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, ...

MILITARY Connector Kits Sought by U.S. Navy (March 27, 2012)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, ...

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in New York (March 26) (March 26, 2012)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26 -- The following federal patents were awarded to ...

John Mezzalingua Associates Assigned Patent (March 26, 2012)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26 -- John Mezzalingua Associates, East Syracuse, N.Y., ...

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State of Military Interconnect, 2011 With more than 35 years of industry experience, Robert Stanton is a long-standing member of the standards committees for military connector specifications 32139, nanominiature, and 83513, Micro-D. Prior to his role as director of technology for Omnetics, Mr. Stanton was a design engineer and microelectronics expert with Tektronix. In this podcast, ICW senior editor Matt Vincent asks Bob for his views on the state of military interconnect so far in 2011. Play Now or Download
How do military connectors meet unique user requirements? A recent poll of engineers from around the world who work with military connectors yielded some surprising results. Listen to this podcast to find out what’s challenging these engineers as they work with a diverse set of military applications. Play Now or Download

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