Ansoft Corp.announced a Distributed Analysis option for use with HFSS v10, Q3D Extractor v7 and Maxwell 3D v11. Allows customers of Ansoft's electromagnetic-field simulation software products to distribute parametric studies across available hardware to expedite EM model extraction, characterization and optimization.

Distributed Analysis option is an effective way to increase simulation power. This option applies parallel computation toward the investigation of parametric design variations, saving overall analysis time while maximizing existing computer hardware. This optional capability supports the splitting of multiple predefined parametric design variations and/or frequency points, the allocation and solving of each instance on a separate machine and the reassembling of the solution sets.

Ansoft, www.ansoft.com

Accurately locating and treating static-related problems at the source can increase product quality, output and yields. FMX-003 Fieldmeter is a measuring tool to isolate and solve static problems in applications with a potential for static charge generation.

Measures static voltages within ±22kV (22,000V) at a distance of 1" and displays results numerically and in bar graph format. POWER on/off, ZERO adjustment, Ion Balance (IB) and HOLD are all push button operations. HOLD button allows the display to retain the static charge reading, useful when the display is difficult to see during measurement.

Simco, simco-static.com

NITON XLi 300 is a “phaser grip” ergonometric option in portable lead analyzers.

Said to provide fast, accurate lead analysis for inspections, risk assessment and screening with portability, ease of use and advanced reporting and data integration tools. Enhances inspector productivity - providing dependable results in seconds – even at or near action levels.

Features an integrated touch-screen display, intuitive user interface along with multiple data entry options and optional BlueTooth wireless communication. Extend-a-Pole option allows anyone to reach ceilings and high trim.

Offers features like tamper-proof data encryption, analysis of both the “K” and “L” shells and an ability to handle dense substrates or deeply buried paint.

Has weather-resistant design, splash-proof housing and a backlit screen that can be read in bright sunlight, even while wearing sunglasses.

Thermo Electron, thermo.com/NITON

SFX/USL1149-x Scanflex Boundary Scan controller supports USB2.0 and 10/100 MBit Ethernet interfaces and is offered in performance classes A, B and C.

The models differ in the upper TCK frequency limit (maximum of 20, 50 or 80 MHz, respectively) as well as the implementation level of the enhanced Space II chip set for high performance scan operations. Integrated Fastscale technology allows an upgrade of the controller’s performance class on the fly. Include Adycs II to compensate run time delays and Hyscan for splitting of serial TAP vectors and parallel I/O vectors.

In combination with SFX transceiver and I/O modules, USB2.0 and LAN controlled Boundary Scan systems with up to eight concurrent TAP and 31 additional functional modules can be configured. All TAP provide programmable input and output voltage, input and output impedance, TCK frequency and delay compensation, as well as read-back of output signals and a relay-controlled power signal.

Supported by System Cascon from version 4.2.1 on.

GÖPEL electronic, goepel.com