You may have heard that Teledyne LeCroy just released a new open-source software application and tool set. We at CCN recognize the value of these new tools to our customers and partners who can benefit directly from them. 

Here’s some of what this new application and tool set will do: 
- calculate s-parameters of interconnected networks
- perform adapter and de-embedding functions for S-parameter and TDR/T measurements
- provide virtual probing of simulated or measured signals

CCN will demonstrate how these new tools can aid users of test fixtures like our Probe Ranger, FastProbe, and the nTegrity de-embed and analyze differential channels. Contact us now to learn how these new tools help you analyze and manipulate measured channel responses.

To try the SignalIntegrity tools, see Pete Pupalaikas’s announcement at:  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6498666052774305792/

Dr. Don DeGroot of CCN is co-presenting DesignCon 2019 talk on Dk/Df testing - Apples-to-Apples PCB Laminate Characterization. Don coauthored the presentation with Bill Hargin of Z-Zero and Bret Moreland of CCN. The talk and associated paper demonstrate the need for dielectric testing to evaluate a variety of copper clad laminates for a specific high-speed designs, AND the need for dielectric testing in controlling supplier materials after design selection. Join us Wed. Jan. 30 in Ballroom D of the Santa Clara Convention Center to learn of expedient solutions to testing dielectric constant and loss tangent of CCLs for material selection in design and supply chain monitoring in manufacturing.

CCN has added a new online store to sell lower-cost PCB test products and training. Buyers can make credit card purchases of CCN's 25 GHz Circuit Probes, Skit S-Parameter Training Kits, and of individual subscriptions to the Teledyne LeCroy Signal Integrity Academy.

CCN's probe station and dielectric material test system pages have also been updated to provide online quotation request forms.

Check out both new features. The added features reduce response time to sales requests. Customers may call or complete a contact form to receive personalized support.

CCN introduces DkWGR, a new addition to its line of dielectric material test systems. DkWGR performs dielectric constant and loss tangent testing at X-band frequencies in the range 9-12 GHz. The system is a combination of test fixture, automation and computation software, and a dielectric verification specimen. DkWGR implements a waveguide resonator perturbation method described in test method ASTM D2520 B for room temperature testing. This method has become important again to a number of high-speed and rf electronic applications, and is being called out as a qualification test for a number of material contracts. CCN's website provides a brochure with specification and description. Contact Don at CCN to schedule a demonstration.

CCN has posted new product brochures for our Dielectric Material Test Systems DkSLR and DkSCR; our most popular circuit board probe station, Prober Ranger 1800; and the Vertical Ranger accessory for our probe stations. The brochures provide more technical information and photos depicting each product. Check them out by following in-line links or visiting our Products page.

CCN receives IPC APEX/Expo best paper award. A collaboration led by Glenn Oliver of DuPont received the 2016 APEX/Expo Best Paper award for our contribution, "Round Robin of High Frequency Test Methods by IPC-D24C Task Group.” Glenn Oliver, DuPont Electronics & Communications, presented the paper in a technical session. His co-authors were Jonathan Weldon, DuPont Electronics & Communications; John Andresakis, Park Electrochemical; Chudy Nwachukwu, Isola; John Coonrod, Rogers Corporation; David L. Wynants, Sr., Taconic Advanced Dielectric Division; and Don DeGroot, Connected Community Networks, Inc.

Thanks, Glenn, for leading this effort. CCN was proud to be a part of the work.

Join us in the Chiphead Theater at DesignCon 2016 on Wednesday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m. for the presentation, "How do they come up with those data sheet values." Dr. Don DeGroot of CCN will be joining other industry experts in revealing the truth behind dielectric material specifications and their source.