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MYLabel keeps track of each individual reel, stick or tray used in an SMT production line. Vital production data, such as tape pitch, orientation, batch code and quantity, are stored in a central database and used for feeder loading and complete traceability. New features include easy data extraction from the supplier’s barcode label and barcode-activated functions for ergonomics.

When registering part deliveries, the software will recognize the component supplier’s barcode label, regardless of format and coding standard, and extract the part number, quantity and batch ID. Attribute parameters, such as tape pitch and orientation, are then extracted from the part database, and a new entry is created. The risk of mislabeled parts is eliminated, since no manual data entry is involved in the registration and labeling process.

Features sound signals that alert the operator about error conditions, and barcode-activated instructions for common tasks, like Print and Discard.

Integrates with other factory software using ODBC/SQL.

MYDATA automation

W. L. Gore & Assoc. has released the GORE 100 Series Connectors, the newest addition to the GORE Blindmate/Push-on Connector family. The connectors are a high-density blindmate, microwave interconnect system offering performance through 100 GHz.

An extension of the SMP and SMPM connector families, the connectors were developed for increased packaging density, low mass and increased performance at higher frequencies. Blindmate interfaces said to be robust, durable and lightweight. A socket-to-socket bullet weighs less than 0.02 g. The connectors accommodate radial and axial misalignment with negligible VSWR change.

“The 100 Series Connector is 35% smaller than the current SMPM connectors,” said Paul Czikora, microwave connector technologist. “They offer increased electrical performance and reduced mechanical footprint, enabling designers to create thinner, lighter, smaller and more cost-effective TR modules, printed circuit boards and power dividers.”

W. L. Gore & Assoc. Inc., gore.com

CR-5000 Lightning was created to meet the demands of increased electronics design complexity resulting from the growth in density, miniaturization and multi-functionality of products.

The unique technology was born from collaboration between R&D teams in Japan, the UK and Germany. Combines PCB design and simulation for fast, efficient design that enables users to solve high-speed design issues early in the process.

Fully integrated design environment into CR-5000 Board Designer and CR-5000 System Designer ensures a fully adopted frontloading approach, allowing users to share information through a unified database within the high-speed design environment. In-depth analysis and what-if capabilities available throughout the design process enable engineers to explore design scenarios, trading off signal integrity parameters such as crosstalk, timing or EMI requirements, against mechanical and thermal constraints.

Offers:

Unified and shared design constraints, to eliminate complexities associated with separate design and provide control for activities such as circuit design, floor plans and board design;

Unification and communication between board design and system design with high-speed constraints and analysis;

Unified Analysis Engine Sharing;

and Frontloaded Verification.

Additional features include 'Trunking', H-Tree Routing and Interactive Lengthening.

Zuken, zuken.com