EMA Currents Newsletter: August 2006


Issue 3, Number 2				August 2006



Cadence OrCAD Tech Tips			RoHS / WEEE Environmental Compliance
• PSpice A/D: Why must I use a special ground? Where can I find the ground symbol?			Introducing: A New RoHS/WEEE Compliance Suite EMA Compliance Assurance System
• OrCAD PCB Editor: Are there certain symbols I should avoid using?			Now that the RoHS/WEEE Directive is in force, our Compliance Assurance System (CAS) will reduce the resource intensive task of compiling Due Diligence Reports (DDR)—with just a click of a button! Companies will no longer need to worry about the 28-day governmental requirement for producing proof of compliance, should their product be audited. Meet the complexities of due diligence reporting with EMA’s CAS solution and collect the necessary required data in a structured standard format suitable for auditing. The very complex reporting and management of accounting liabilities (FASB 143) are supported in the software with a simple user interface. This reporting requirement is driven by the WEEE directive and required by the 10k filing. EMA’s exclusive Compliance by Design™ methodology is the only all-inclusive RoHS/WEEE front-to-back content-based solution. Visit our website to learn more>>
• OrCAD Capture CIS: How do I configure a basic database?
• OrCAD Layout: I changed some of the footprints in OrCAD Capture, but when I read the new netlist into the .max file, they didn't change.
• Send your question to the Tech Talk Guru ►
Trade Show Schedule
		September 12-14 • San Jose CA At CDNLive! Silicon Valley 2006 you can exchange ideas with hundreds of Cadence designers, explore new solutions and services from exhibitors, and expand your knowledge by attending presentations and techtorials.

EPTECH		September 19 • Quebec City/Ste. Foy Eptech is one of many Canadian electronics shows sponsored by EP&T, Canada's largest electronics trade publication.	Join us for "RoHS and WEEE Compliance - The New Reality" a presentation discussion panel at PCB EAST. Speakers: Manny Marcano, Alan Diamond, and Bruce Calder. learn more>>

SoCAL EE		September 20 • Costa Mesa, CA SoCAL EE showcases emerging tech- nologies, new products and new suppliers.	More Useful RoHS/WEEE Compliance Resources • EMA RoHS/WEEE Compliance News: latest headlines • Ageus Solutions: end-to-end compliance services

		September 26-27 • Durham, NC PCB East provides open access to some of the brightest and most knowledgeable minds in the PCB industry.	Cadence OrCAD Classroom Training
			Our Cadence Channel Partner instructors are coming soon to a city near you!
			Woodland Hills, CA • August 7-11 OrCAD Capture, Analog Simulation with PSpice
		October 16-18 • Detroit, MI Convergence is the premier transportation electronics event, attracting over 8,000 leading executives, engineers and technologists from around the globe.	Toronto, ON • August 14-25 OrCAD PCB Editor (based on Allegro Technology)
			San Jose, CA • August 14-18 OrCAD Capture, OrCAD Layout
EMA Technical Webinars			Syracuse, NY • September 18-29 OrCAD Capture, OrCAD Layout, Analog Simulation with PSpice
Complimentary web-based tutorials, accessible from your desktop. View complete EMA webinar list and registration details ►			Minneapolis, MN • October 2-6 OrCAD Capture, Analog Simulation with PSpice
OrCAD	•	Maximizing Productivity in Your PCB Design	Salt Lake City, UT • October 9-20 OrCAD Capture, OrCAD Layout, Analog Simulation with PSpice
	•	PCB Design Fundamentals
PSpice	•	PSpice Advanced Analysis—Automatically	San Jose, CA • October 23 - November 3 OrCAD Capture, OrCAD Layout, Analog Simulation with PSpice
		Fine-Tune Your Circuits
Allegro®	•	Define and "Re-Use" Design Modules	View course descriptions and registration info ►
		between Schematic Entry and PCB Layout
A PSpice Day In West Michigan! Join us for a complimentary and informative PSpice Seminar on Wednesday, August 23, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM in South Haven, Michigan			Cadence Announces: End of Support For Allegro (SPB) 15.2 Visit the SourceLink® online resource system for full product and release lifecycle details


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