Today Isola Group, SARL, announced the launch of the Beta version of its new IsoStack software tool. The Web-based tool will allow Isola's direct customers and OEMs to design stack-ups for PCBs using Isola's materials. The tool is provided as a free service to all current and future Isola customers.

The tool allows users to save design files locally or share via e-mail in standard formats. Designers will find an up-to-date database of globally available constructions and electrical data on leading high-speed digital Isola materials. A built-in pressed thickness calculator will offer automatic design checks for hybrid builds and warnings for insufficient prepreg and glass stop. Initially the tool will feature equation-based calculators for targeting desired impedance.

The tool is designed to ease communications and to enable sharing of information with multiple vendors through this Web-based interface. The ability of multiple users to log in and view the same stack-up at the same time will reduce transition errors in the board design process. IsoStack can help design engineers share their requirements with Isola and relay information to fabricators efficiently.

"Design rules that enhance reliability and performance are often ignored as the information is not readily available. Isola has tried to address the design and data gaps that exist today by incorporating the required information into the stack-up tool. Isola will be adding on additional features such as a 2-D solver to further enhance the capability of the software," stated Tarun Amla, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Isola Group. Isola will provide training to interested parties through Webinars or visits.

IsoStack can be accessed at http://www.isola-group.com/isodesign/.

About Isola

Isola Group, SARL, with headquarters in Chandler, Arizona, is a worldwide technology-driven, global designer, developer and manufacturer of high-performance base materials used in the manufacture of advanced multi-layer PCBs. Isola's investment in research and development, technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and practices provides superior value to our customers through innovative solutions that minimize costs and reduce manufacturing time. Our commitment is reflected in our global network of sales and distribution offices, which allow us to meet evolving customer needs and provide a full spectrum of products and services.

Isola's broad range of products are used in multiple applications including aerospace, automotive, broadband telecommunications, military, chip packaging and testing, high-end computing, high-speed digital designs and other specialty markets. Isola operates multiple manufacturing, R&D and sales offices throughout Europe, Asia and the United States. For a complete listing of product offerings and facilities, visit www.isola-group.com or contact Rich Pangier at 651-406-9451.