Since Google was of no help to me in my latest project, I had to create a CADSTAR library component for the Texas Instruments OMAP3530 CPU chip. The package is the CBB type, the 0.4mm BGA version used on the Beagleboard. I’ve checked this over a couple of times but there could still be problems- [...]
I’ve been looking at doing some designs using the Eurotech Catalyst CPU module board featuring the Intel Atom processor. This component poses some design challenges for Zuken CADSTAR library manager, mainly because there are two connectors used by the module. There is a 220 pin high density interconnect connector, and a 14 pin 2mm square [...]
For several years FOM Systems has been working with various lead free (RoHS compliant) soldering alloys for printed circuit board assembly. Our experiences with these materials has ranged from the “hardly any difference” to “virtually unusable”. Depending on the alloy used you may have a similar range of experiences. Besides the supposed environmental advantages of [...]
Hello, and welcome to the new FOM Systems web site. The site is still under construction as some content needs to be migrated from the old site, so please bear with us for a little while. This blog category is dedictated to pcb design issues as well as tips and tricks for CADSTAR users. Maybe [...]