Re: [PEDA] 1020-pin BGA out-routing question (some add)

2002-10-01 Thread Juha Pajunen
Here is link for device package itself... http://www.altera.com/support/devices/packaging/specifications/pkg-pin/pdf/1 020-FBGA_Therm.pdf here is link for the pin-out files... http://www.altera.com/literature/lit-dp.html#stratix here is link for the chip...

Re: [PEDA] Simulation Function Block, PWLR

2002-10-01 Thread Rolf Molitor
Thomas, i tried it with the boolean values TRUE and FALSE for the fraction parameter and it worked for me. If fraction is selected TRUE the input_domain parameter has the meaning of percentage (0.1 means 10%). So the 100 you choose might be a problem too. Rolf Molitor Ing.Buero i2e Remscheid /

Re: [PEDA] OT - bd testing

2002-10-01 Thread John A. Ross \[Design\]
Dennis Just small follow up Flying probe test Test voltage 250 V Leak threshold 59 MOHS Continuity test 200 MA Resistance threshold 10 OHMS Jig Test Test voltage 40 V Test current 100 MA Low threshold 5 OHM High threshold 250 * 10 KOHM Best Regards John A. Ross RSD Communications Ltd 8

Re: [PEDA] 1020-pin BGA out-routing question (some add)

2002-10-01 Thread Juha Pajunen
Hi, There is a new version of 1020-pin BGA routing test for checking at :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/protel-users/files/junk/ please tell me that this is OK? ;) or tell me how to manage this damn chip :) Used layers are TOP, MID1, MID2 and BOT (BOT layer is not routed yet...) so I think

[PEDA] OT - Good places to get boards populated

2002-10-01 Thread Matt Daggett
Since we were on the subject of board fab the last few weeks... what are some good places to get boards populated. Also thanks for the recommendations on the PCB houses... I got 2 boards back from Advance Circuits last week and they are great. Few day turnaround and I didn't even have to speak

Re: [PEDA] OT - Good places to get boards populated

2002-10-01 Thread David VanHorn
At 10:10 AM 10/1/2002 -0400, Matt Daggett wrote: Since we were on the subject of board fab the last few weeks... what are some good places to get boards populated. I could recommend Peripheron in Vancouver BC, but they do sign my paychecks :) Seriously, their prices are low, and the shop

Re: [PEDA] OT - Good places to get boards populated

2002-10-01 Thread Dwight
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Re: [PEDA] OT - Good places to get boards populated

2002-10-01 Thread MSIsallen

Re: [PEDA] OT - Good places to get boards populated

2002-10-01 Thread David VanHorn
At 10:37 AM 10/1/2002 -0400, Bagotronix Tech Support wrote: In your recommendations of board population houses, please indicate whether or not they do small and medium volume runs. I have seen plenty of outfits that only want to talk to you if you can guarantee them 1/2 million dollars of

Re: [PEDA] Best settings for polygon fill on signal layer?

2002-10-01 Thread JaMi Smith
Tim, One thing that was not discussed tha tyou may or may not know about, and which may be helpful to you is the issue of spacing of your Polygon Plane from all other features of your board. In the absence of any special clearance rules (which you can set up), the Polygon Plane will default to

Re: [PEDA] Protel 98

2002-10-01 Thread Dennis Saputelli
i don't think i have seen or recall that particular trouble it might be worth (possibly easier) to chase that down do you really mean power ports jumping as opposed to resistors spinning or something like that? Dennis Saputelli Graham wrote: Hello We have large numbers of legacy boards

Re: [PEDA] Protel 98

2002-10-01 Thread Tony Karavidas
You tossed the CD? I guess the only legit way is to as Altium for a replacement CD. -Original Message- From: Graham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 2:46 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: [PEDA] Protel 98 Hello We have large numbers of legacy boards

Re: [PEDA] Best settings for polygon fill on signal layer?

2002-10-01 Thread Tim Hutcheson
Hi, JaMi. Thanks for the note about the clearance business. Yes, I have learned how to play that game correctly, I think. As for the Human Cognition bit, Hey...I am just one of the 04a odd people who work here, I don't get to make up the names. :o) And, I might add, I am one of the few

Re: [PEDA] OT - Good places to get boards populated

2002-10-01 Thread Gary Allbee
Our shop here specializes in prototype assembly as well as low to medium volumes through hole and surface mount. You can email me, Gary Allbee, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone: Alta Industrial Automation Ltd Bay 3, 3911B Brandon St, Calgary, AB, T2G 4A7 403-717-0310 Regards, Gary Allbee Alta

Re: [PEDA] OT - Good places to get boards populated

2002-10-01 Thread John Haddy
Matt, Another issue is whether you'll be providing a full kit of parts or whether you want the assembler to source materials for you. If the latter then there may be some advantage to approaching a larger shop (that will have a more extensive parts store). I would personally recommend looking