Practical Components announces the availability of dummy versions of Amkor’s new Dual Row MLF (MicroLeadFrame) package. With two rows of lands, for devices requiring up to 164 I/O.
Typical applications include hard disk drives, USB controllers and Wireless LAN. The small size and weight, along with thermal and electrical performance, make the MLF package good for handheld portable applications, or other applications where size, weight and package performance are required issues.
Benefits include:
· Small size (reduce package footprint by 50% and improve RF performance) and weight · Standard leadframe process flow and equipment · Excellent thermal and electrical performance · 0.6 to 1.5 mm maximum height · 4 to 164 I/O · 1 to 12 mm body size · Thin profile and superior die to body size ratio
· Lead-free/green · Flexible designs and high yields.
Practical Components is the exclusive distributor of mechanical samples ¾ or “dummy components” ¾ for Amkor Technology.
Corelis has added direct I2C and SPI-based device programming capabilities for the ScanExpress Boundary-Scan System that employs JTAG controllers. SPI and I2C interfaces are independent of the JTAG test interface; the user can use the same JTAG controller to test the board and perform direct programming of serial EEPROM and flash memories without removing the JTAG connector or switching to a dedicated SPI and I2C programmer.
The user needs only to enable the direct programming option on the Test Programming file Generator (ScanExpressTPG) to create the SPI and I2C programming files. The programmer automatically detects the file type and programs the device using either the SPI protocol or the I2C.
Serial FLASH/EEPROM devices can be programmed at speeds up to the device theoretical programming time. This typically 10 times faster than programming the devices indirectly using JTAG. Programming capability allows versatile I2C and SPI device access.
Customers can upgrade their old controllers to include the new direct programming feature.
Easyteach is a software tool that makes selective soldering set-up fast and simple. An operator uses a simple graphic image of the assembly – a JPEG or flat scan – to program the soldering sequence for any assembly in a matter of minutes with a few mouse clicks.
Anyone who can use a photo-editing program, or layout a newsletter, can master ‘Easyteach’. No specialized CAD tools, sophisticated training or computer programming abilities are needed. Begins with a simple graphic image of the PCB that will be soldered. The user selects fluxing and soldering points on the image, clicks to mark the fluxing and soldering points, and the program automatically sets up the fluxing and soldering sequence in minutes.
Sets of sequences can be copied or duplicated for multiple boards, and the program automatically calculates the path and sequence for the soldering points. The operator marks the sites to be soldered and indicates the board’s outer dimensions.
Part of mySelective 6745, an in-line capable, compact, modular selective soldering system for medium volume, high-mix assembly. Features precision flexible robotics, optimized product handling and a compact footprint. Preheat modules and fluxing units can be added. Incorporates an IR preheating module, dropjet fluxer and SelectWave nozzle.