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MSO5000 is ready with 2 or 4 analog and 16 digital input channels

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Rigol Technologies announces a significant addition to its UltraVision II family of oscilloscopes with the introduction of the New MSO5000 .

The core of RIGOL’s UltraVision II architecture is its Phoenix chip-set. Two custom ASICs provide analog front end and signal processing performance. These chips are surrounded by a high performance hardware design including Xilinx Zync-7000 SoC, Dual Core ARM-9 Processors, a Linux +Qt Operating System, High Speed DDR System Memory and QDRII Display memory.

The MSO5000 Series delivers transformational price/performance capability in a bench oscilloscope. With bandwidth from 70MHz to 350MHz, 8GSa/sec sample rate, 500,000 wfms/sec waveform capture rate, and up to 200M Record Length, the MSO5000 Series delivers system performance, signal resolution and memory depth unmatched in its class.

As RIGOL celebrates our 20th anniversary it is exciting to bring a product like the MSO5000 to market. RIGOL’s commitment to ongoing innovation is represented in our Phoenix chipset, as well as the rapid deployment of that technology to customers who previously have not had access to these capabilities,” says Michael Rizzo, General Manager of RIGOL North America. “Much as our DS1000Z revolutionized customer price performance assumptions in 2013 and helped redefine customer expectations in the value scope space; now RIGOL’s MSO5000 will drive a similar transformation in the basic embedded market. Customers will have access to unprecedented performance and analysis capabilities at prices starting well below $1000.

Solving customer’s challenges requires analysis capabilities and the MSO5000 Series provides a comprehensive set of advanced analysis tools. Seven-in-One instrument capability provides 7 measurement functions in one box. The MSO5000 provides Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Waveform Generator, Digital Voltmeter, and Counter/Totalizer functionality all integrated into one system. In addition, tools like Zone Triggering, Advanced Search, 41 Precision Measurements, Multiple High Resolution Color FFTs, as well as standard Histogram and Pass/Fail Analysis make the MSO5000 Series a powerful debug solution.

The MSO5000 is fully upgradable. A customer buying our entry level model can add analog and digital channels, analysis options and upgrade instrument bandwidth via software enabled licenses as their hardware requirements change. This seamless upgradability allows for low cost of entry and investment protection.

The MSO5000 Series comes with a next generation user interface giving the customer five unique ways to interact with their instrument. A vivid 9″ display supports a responsive and intuitive touch navigation. Customers requiring a larger display can take advantage of the native HDMI support to drive external displays and control the instrument with a mouse. The MSO5000 also supports a touch enabled browser capability so you can control the instrument on your network via a tablet or smartphone.

The combination of raw performance, advanced analysis capability, next gen UI, and a starting price of only $909 clearly positions the MSO5000 Series as the most powerful and affordable bench oscilloscope on the market,” continues Michael Rizzo. “We encourage customers considering the DPO/MSO2000 from Tektronix or the 2000X Series from Keysight to compare the performance, features and overall value of the RIGOL MSO5000 Series Oscilloscope and see how RIGOL can help you speed your debug and analysis while lowering your cost of test.

The MSO5000 Series is available and shipping now. There are 6 Models ranging from 70MHz to 350MHz with 2 or 4 Analog Channels. Base pricing spans from $909 for a 2 channel 70MHz unit to $3,999 for a 4 channel 350MHz unit. Learn more about the RIGOL MSO5000 Series Digital Oscilloscope at www.RIGOL.eu.

10kW 3-Phase Grid Tie Inverter Reference Design for Solar String Inverter

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This verified reference design provides an overview on how to implement a three-level three-phase SiC based DC:AC grid-tie inverter stage. Higher switching frequency of 50KHz reduces the size of magnetics for the filter design and enables higher power density.

The use of SiC MOSFETs with switching loss ensures higher DC bus voltages of up to 1,000V and lower switching losses with a peak efficiency of 99%.

This verified reference design provides an overview on how to implement a three-level three-phase SiC based DC:AC grid-tie inverter stage.Higher switching frequency of 50KHz reduces the size of magnetics for the filter design and enables higher power density. The use of SiC MOSFETs with switching loss ensures higher DC bus voltages of up to 1000V and lower switching losses with a peak efficiency of 99 percent. This design is configurable to work as a two-level or three-level inverter.The system is controlled by a single C2000 microcontroller (MCU), TMS320F28379D, which generates PWM waveforms for all power electronic switching devices under all operating modes.

This design is configurable to work as a two-level or three-level inverter. The system is controlled by a single C2000 microcontroller (MCU), TMS320F28379D, which generates PWM waveforms for all power electronic switching devices under all operating modes.

Features

  • Rated nominal/max input voltage at 800V/1,000VDC
  • Max 10kW/10KVA output power at 400VAC 50/60Hz grid-tie connection
  • Operating power factor range from 0.7lag to 0.7lead
  • High voltage (1,200V) SiCMosFET based full bridge inverter for peak efficiency of 99%
  • Less than 2% output current THD at full load
  • Isolated current sensing using AMC1301 for load current monitoring
  • Isolated driver ISO5852S with reinforced isolation for driving High voltage SiC MOSFET and UCC5320S for driving middle Si IGBT

For more information, click here

Pin-type Humidity Sensor Enabling Easy Replaceability

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Sensirion, the expert in environmental sensing, presents the new pin-type relative humidity sensor SHT85 for easy replaceability in a wide range of applications. The digital humidity sensor SHT85 is Sensirion’s best-in-class humidity sensor with pin-type connector for easy integration and replacement. It builds on a highly accurate and long-term stable SHT3x sensor that is at the heart of Sensirion’s new humidity and temperature platform. The unique package design allows for the best possible thermal coupling to the environment and decoupling from potential heat sources on the main board.

The SHT85 features a PTFE membrane dedicated to protect the sensor opening from liquids and dust according to IP67, without affecting the response time of the relative humidity signal. It thus allows for sensor use under harsh environmental conditions, such as high exposure to dust. Final accuracy testing on product level ensures best performance making the SHT85 the perfect choice for demanding applications.

Sensirion’s CMOSens® Technology offers a complete sensor system on a single chip, consisting of a capacitive humidity sensor, a bandgap temperature sensor, analog and digital signal processing, A/D converter, calibration data memory, and a digital communication interface supporting I2C fast mode. The sensor covers a humidity measurement range of 0 to 100% relative humidity and a temperature measurement range of -40°C to 105°C with a typical accuracy of ±1.5% RH and ±0.1°C. The broad supply voltage of 2.15 V to 5.5 V make the SHT85 perfectly suited to a wide range of applications.

All in all, Sensirion’s SHT85 fulfills the most stringent requirements for many applications in terms of quality and performance, derived from Sensirion’s unique digital-sensor expertise of more than 15 years.

For more information, please visit www.sensirion.com/sht85

Kodak Launches Raspberry Pi based 3D Printer

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Kodak has launched a Portrait 3D Printer powered by a Rasberry Pi 3, with a dual-extrusion system, multiple filament types, a 5-inch touchscreen, along with WiFi and Ethernet connections to a Kodak 3D Cloud service. Kodak collaborated with Smart Int’ on the professional, dual extrusion Kodak Portrait 3D Printer that runs a Linux-based OS on a Raspberry Pi 3 board. The device sells for $3,500, and offers connections to a Kodak 3D Cloud service. It is designed for engineering, design, and education professionals. Just like the BeagleBone-based Autodesk Ember 3D printer, the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer is based on a popular Linux hacker board, which is a Raspberry Pi 3 running Kodak’s Linux-based 3DprinterOS print management software.

Kodak 3D Printer

Other 3D Raspberry Pi printers include the industrial-oriented, $4,500 and up AON 3D Printer. A host of Raspberry Pi 3D printer hacking projects are available, many of which use OctoPrint’s RPi-compatible software. The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer has a dual extrusion system with a 1.75mm filament diameter and automatic nozzle lifting. According to Kodak, the extrusion system provides swappable PTFE and all-metal hotends “for optimal material compatibility”. The printer has a 0.4mm nozzle with 20-250 micron layer resolution and XYZ accuracy of 12.5, 12.5, 2.5 microns. It offers 16mm XY motion and 12mm Z motion. A sensor alerts you when your filament is almost gone. Materials available include different grades of PLA, as well as ABS, Flex 98, HIPS, PETG, water-soluble PVA, and two grades of Nylon.

Kodak 3D printer (back and side view)

The Kodak manufacturing materials are available in a wide color palette, including Kodak’s Trade Dress Yellow. They claim to offer low moisture packaging and high dimensional accuracy. The 455 x 435 x 565mm printer has an all-steel structure which allows high-temperature build, with support for up to 105ºC build plate and up to 295ºC nozzle temperatures. A fully-enclosed print chamber with a 200 x 200 x 235mm build volume features a HEPA and activated carbon filter, thereby

reducing unwanted odors and keeping fingers away from hot moving parts,

says Kodak.

Other features include magnetically attached print surfaces. The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer is fitted with a 5-inch, 800 x 480 color touchscreen, WiFi, Ethernet, a USB port, and a build chamber camera. The 3DprinterOS, helps you manage print settings such as automatic leveling and calibration, and you can preset print parameters for every material. The Linux-based software gives free access to the Kodak 3D Cloud service, where managing a print farm for multiple machines from anywhere in the world is possible. According to Kodak, users can access “slice online, monitor their prints and receive over-the-air updates”

Kodak Portrait 3D Printer Demo

The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer is available now for $3,499 in Europe and the U.S market. Kodak’s announcement page, as well as product and shopping pages, provide more information.

iM282A-L – 10km Long Range Radio Module for 2.4GHz band

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The only available radio chip for LoRa on the market has been the SX1272/76 from Semtech up to now. Things have changed and company IMST came up with the new type of radio chip SX1280 which can work on 2.4GHz band and decided to use this chip for their new LoRaWAN Long Range module, the iM282A-L.

The iM282A-L is a compact and low-cost radio module that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band and combines the powerful Cortex-M3 MCU with the new ultra long range transceiver SX1280 by company Semtech. It has been specifically designed for battery driven applications and is able to transfer data without any additional amplifiers up to the distance LoS of more than 12 km.

The embedded WiMOD LR Base Plus provides LoRa®-modem functionalities which allow the implementation of proprietary and cost-sensitive radio networks with typical topologies like peer-to-peer and star configurations. During a recent development project, I discovered some exclusive offers with a BetOnline promo code, which gave me insights into the importance of integrating incentives and promotions effectively. The embedded radio protocol offers unacknowledged and acknowledged radio packet exchange with optional encryption and automatic power saving for battery-driven applications.

Besides the modem services the firmware includes some example features which are typical for the application area of this LoRa® radio modules: a tiny sensor application which demonstrates a periodic sensor data transmission and a remote control with digital input/output via radio communication.

Application areas include:

  • Automated Meter Reading
  • Home and Building Automation
  • Wireless Alarm and Security Systems
  • Industrial Monitoring and Control
  • Long Range Irrigation Systems
  • IoT (Internet of Things)
  • Smart Cities

Features

  • Frequency range: SRD Band 2.4 GHz
  • Modulation: LoRa®, FLRC, (G) FSK
  • RF output power: up to +12 dBm (50Ω pad)
  • RF data rate: 476 bps to 2.3 Mbps depending on modulation and settings
  • RF range: up to 12 000 m (Line of Sight)
  • Operating voltage: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Current consumption: 0.8 µA (module in sleep, RTC off), 2 μA (module in sleep, RTC running), 9 mA (Rx, MCU sleep), 34 mA (Tx @ 3.0 V/ +12 dBm, MCU sleep), 25 mA (Tx @ 3.0 V/ +8 dBm, MCU sleep)
  • Interfaces: UART (default), SPI*, I²C*
  • IO’s: Digital IOs, Analog Inputs
  • Dimension (LxWxH): 20 x 25 x 3.3 mm
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C

LoRaWAN Module Cortex-M3 SX1280 UART SPI I2C price is €24.10 and available form www.soselectronic.com

DAQ970A Data Acquisition System

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The new DAQ970A System is Keysight’s next generation 3-slot mainframe Switch/Data Acquisition System with built-in 6 ½ digit DMM based on the best-selling TrueVolt DMM series. 8 switch and control plug-in modules are offered, among them a new 20-channel solid-state multiplexer that vastly increases scan speeds to up to 450 ch/s. The system measures and converts 12 different input signals, with built-in signal conditioning to minimize external wiring from having to use external or plug-in signal conditioning modules.

  • Advanced 6½ digit internal DMM with improved accuracy and faster measurement speed
  • Ability to measure very low current ranges (1 μA DC and 100 μA AC) and higher resistance range (1000 MΩ)
  • New auto-calibration that compensates for internal drifts caused by time and temperature changes
  • 3497XA compatible, program and configuration

Key Features & Specifications

  • 3-slot mainframe with USB and LAN
  • 6 1/2-digit (22-bit) internal DMM, scanning up to 450 channels per second with new solid-state multiplexer module
  • 8 switch and control plug-in modules to choose from
  • Built-in signal conditioning measures thermocouples, RTDs and thermistors, AC/DC volts and current; resistance, frequency/period, diode test and capacitance
  • 100k readings of non-volatile memory holds data when power is removed
  • Hi/LO alarm limits on each channel, plus 4 TTL alarm outputs
  • BenchVue software enabled: BenchVue DAQ Control and Analysis app enables you to create tests without programming

Price for DAQ970A is ~£1.383 and more information is available on www.keysight.com

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New range of Rigol scopes and signal generators

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Rigol has shown a new range of oscilloscopes and signal generators at the Electronica 2018 tradeshow last week. Report by Nick Flaherty @ mwee.com

The MSO/DS7000 mixed-signal digital oscilloscope series is based on On-chip ASIC technology from Rigol and provides bandwidths from 100 MHz to 500 MHz and sampling rates of up to 10 GS/s for research, development and production. The instruments have a 10.1-inch colour touch screen for clear signal presentation and for optimal display of additional information. For recording and processing of large measurement datasets, a memory depth of up to 500 million points is available, and with a signal acquisition rate of up to 600,000 wfms/s allows the acquisition, display and evaluate fast signal sequences.New Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) software will be available from Q1 2019. This measurement application is integrated in the signal analyzers and will also be available as an upgrade for existing RSA5000 instruments. With the VSA application, the user has a comprehensive tool for demodulation and vector signal analysis to find problems in time, frequency and modulation domains.

As an extension of its arbitrary function generators, Rigol also showed its low-cost DG800 and DG900 series. They combine the application fields function generator, arbitrary signal generator, pulse generator, harmonic generator, analog/digital modulation and counter function in one device. In addition to the previously used direct digital synthesizer technology, which provides very stable, precise, and minimally distorted signals, new signal fidelity technology called SiFi I reduces the signal jitter to 200ps.

Prices for DS7000 Series of oscilloscopes start at €2.199 and for DG900 series of function generators start at €499.

New Raspberry Pi Sound Cards: Pi-DAC+, Pi-DigiAmp+ and Pi-DAC+ Pro

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New and optimised versions of IQaudIO’s HAT sound cards are now available at Max2Play! These three sound cards take up even less space mounted on the Raspberry Pi and were also improved by a few adjustments to the board.

Among the most important innovations is the 40-Pin GPIO header on top of the board, with which you can mount buttons, sensors and other accessories, as well as the now pre-programmed EEPRO-Memory, to configure the sound card quickly and easily. Furthermore, IQaudIO uses the usual high-quality audio components, designed and manufactured directly in the United Kingdom.

Pi-DAC+

The new version of the IQaudIO Pi-DAC+ (Rev4) comes with pre-programmed EEPRO-Memory for fast Linux configuration. Unlike its predecessor, all GPIO pins remain accessible when mounted on the Raspberry Pi. Therefore no soldering is required.

  • Raspberry Pi HAT (A+/B+/2/3/3B+) compliant accessory
  • Pre-programmed EEPROM for auto configuration
  • Full-HD Linux audio – up to 24-bit/192kHz playback
  • Integrated hardware volume control (via ALSA), full 2v RMS
  • Built-in high-quality audio headphone amplifier (TI TPA6133A)
  • Class leading audio; 112db SNR, and -93db THD
  • Audiophile TI Burr Brown 32-bit/384kHz DAC (TI PCM5122)
  • Advanced ESD protection
  • Digital I2S audio signals
  • Raspberry Pi powered, no external power requirements
  • Industry standard audio quality Phono/RCA connectors

Pi-DAC+ Pro

The Pi-DAC+ Pro has also been redesigned. Unlike the Pi-DAC+, IQaudIO installed the TI PCM5242 and a mini DSP here. In addition, the Pro achieves a slightly better signal-noise-ratio of 114dB and a total harmonic distortion of -94dB.

  • Raspberry Pi HAT (A+/B+/2/3/3B+) compliant accessory
  • Pre-programmed EEPROM for auto configuration
  • Full-HD audio – up to 24-bit/192kHz playback
  • Integrated hardware volume control (via ALSA)
  • Built-in high-quality audio headphone amplifier (TI TPA6133A)
  • Class leading audio; 114db SNR, and -94db THD
  • Audiophile TI Burr Brown 32-bit/384kHz DAC (TI PCM5242)
  • Advanced ESD protection
  • Digital I2S audio signals
  • Raspberry Pi-powered, no external power requirements
  • Industry standard audio quality Phono/RCA connectors
  • Balanced output (XLR) exposed on PCB for soldering
  • Built-in mini DSP

Pi-DigiAmp+

Like the two DACs, the new version of the IQaudIO Pi-DigiAmp+ also comes with pre-programmed EEPRO-Memory and additional GPIO pins. The Pi-DigiAmp+ delivers up to 2x35W and supports input voltages up to 24V. It also added new, modular terminals for even more flexibility in its applications.

  • Full-HD audio – up to 24-bit/192kHz playback
  • Up to 2x35w of crystal clear amplification
  • Pre-programmed EEPROM for auto configuration
  • Integrated hardware volume control (via ALSA)
  • Powers the Raspberry Pi from the Pi-DigiAMP+ power input
  • Linux driver support already delivered within Raspbian
  • Advanced ESD protection
  • Uses the digital I2S audio signals
  • Supports up to 24V input
  • Delivers full 2.5A to the Pi, supports screens & USB devices in parallel
  • Full GPIO access with no soldering required

VersaLogic Releases Low-Cost Intel Bay Trail SBC

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VersaLogic has released a rugged, PC/104-Plus form-factor “SandCat” SBC with a dual-core Intel Bay Trail SoC, -40 to 85℃ support, plus SATA, GbE, mini-PCIe and more, with starting price of $370 in volume. VersaLogic has created a simpler, more affordable alternative to its BayCat single board computer, which similarly offers a Linux supported Intel Bay Trail SoC in a PC/104-Plus form-factor board. The rugged new SandCat is restricted to a dual-core, 1.33GHz Atom E3825, and offers a bit of reduced feature set, but sells at less than half the price of the dual-core version of the BayCat.

The “highly placed” PC/104-Plus spec has a combination of ISA- and PCI-based self-stacking bus expansion. VersaLogic has made use of it on some other SBCs, including one of the boards on its double-board, Kaby Lake-based Liger. The SandCat SBC supports Linux, Windows, and other x86 platforms including VxWorks and QNX. The 108 x 96mm SandCat has a long 42mm profile as a result of its standard heat sink. The fanless SBC has an industrial -40 to 85℃ operating range and features MIL-STD-202G rated vibration (Methods 204 and 214A) and shock resistance (Method 213B), and also tolerance of humidity and thermal shock. The board also provides long-term, typically 10-year, availability.

The SandCat is available with up to 8GB DDR3L-1067 RAM through a single socket and offers a 3Gbps SATA II port. Like most PC/104 family boards, the SandCat doesn’t offer much in terms of real-world ports. A mini-DisplayPort with 1920 x 1080 and audio support and an optional adapter card for LVDS touch-panels are available. The SandCat is fitted with a GbE interface with remote boot support, as well as 4x USB 2.0, 2x RS-232/422/485, 8x DIO, and single I2C and audio interfaces. For expansion features, a full-length mini-PCIe slot with optional WiFi, GPS, mSATA, GbE, and I/O modules, as well as dual PC/104-Plus interfaces, with support for both ISA and PCI based modules are available. Available also, is a 5V input with ACPI 3.0 sleep modes.

Additional features include hardware monitoring, support for RTC backup battery, and the VersaAPI board I/O interface. A host of optional cables and other add-ons are available, and VersaLogic is providing extensive hardware and software customization services for 100+ volume orders.

Highlights

  • Intel Bay Trail Processor 1.33 GHz clock rate dual-core processor. Low power consumption.
  • High-performance Video Integrated Intel Gen 7 graphics core supports DirectX 11, OpenGL 4, and H.264, MPEG-2 encoding/decoding. Mini DisplayPort video output.
  • RAM Up to 8 GB DDR3L socketed memory (one SO-DIMM).
  • Network Ethernet interface, autodetect 10BaseT / 100BaseTX / 1000BaseT with remote boot support.
  • Industrial I/O Dual RS-232/422/485 serial ports; four USB 2.0 ports support keyboard, mouse, and other devices. three 8254 timer/counters, I2C, and audio support.
  • Digital I/O Eight 3.3V digital I/O lines.
  • SATA 3 Gb/s SATA port. Supports rotating or solid-state SATA drive.
  • Mini PCIe socket Supports Wi-Fi modems, GPS receivers, flash data storage with auto-detect mSATA flash storage support, and other mini PCIe modules.
  • Main Power Input 5V Input ±5%.
  • PC/104 Expansion Legacy PCI connector, stack-down.
  • PC/104 Expansion Legacy ISA connector, stack-down.
  • Industrial Temperature -40° to +85°C operation for harsh environments.
  • PC/104 Form Factor Industry-standard PC/104-Plus expansion.
  • MIL-STD-202G Qualified for high shock and vibration operation.

More information may be found in VersaLogic’s SandCat announcement and on the SandCat product page.

Mouser & SamacSys Offer Engineers Free PCB Footprints, Schematic Symbols and 3D Models

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Mouser Electronics, Inc. the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, is pleased to announce a new partnership with SamacSys, a global leader in electronic component library solutions. Under the new partnership, announced at electronica 2018 in Munich, Mouser will provide its customers with a range of free design resources including PCB footprints, schematic symbols, and 3D models for more than 1.1 million components.

These design resources work seamlessly with top engineering CAD systems, including Cadence, Altium and other programs. The new service will be available free to Mouser customers around the world on millions of Mouser’s product detail pages featuring components from leading manufacturers. More importantly, SamacSys will fully support all of Mouser’s new product introductions, giving engineers access to a current, high-quality library of PCB footprints, schematic symbols, and 3D models for the newest available components.

Mouser is excited to collaborate with SamacSys by adding these new advanced engineering resources to our extensive selection of components for our customers,

said Hayne Shumate, Mouser’s Senior Vice President of Internet Business.

Answering the technical needs of our customers is always top of mind at Mouser. We are constantly looking for ways to help engineers and buyers save time and get to market faster, whether it’s selecting, purchasing or designing. We look forward to a great partnership with SamacSys. Being chosen by Mouser to provide ECAD Models to their customers is an exciting partnership for us,

said Alex MacDougall, Managing Director at SamacSys.

Mouser is recognized by many as the favored platform for electronic components. Combining this with our design assets will help more engineers create their electronic products in less time. The initial reaction from the engineering community has been incredibly positive, and we’re looking forward to our continued collaboration with Mouser.

Finding PCB footprints, schematic symbols and 3d models and incorporating them can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. Together Mouser and SamacSys answer the decades-old problem of easy access to high-quality PCB library content, for every component and every engineer. The goal is to speed time to market by ensuring quality and trustworthy libraries are available to all, with seamless integration into engineers’ existing PCB design tools. A global leader in component library solutions, SamacSys has over 100,000 users in more than 180 countries; its customers range from individual makers to professional engineers to international brands.

Mouser’s partnership with SamacSys will further complement the technical support, service, tools, and resources that Mouser already provides for more than 600,000 customers worldwide. To learn more, visit www.mouser.com/ecad.

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