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Model M3 CableEye Cable and Wire Harness tester is now available with a USB interface, providing increased scanning speed and fast, problem-free setup. Loop test at more than nine 128-point scans per second for increased sensitivity to intermittent connections, over three times as fast as the serial port model. The USB interface ensures compatibility with all USB-equipped PCs, and offers optional automatic software start-up as soon as the tester's power is turned on.

Connect the M3 tester to a wireless USB adapter for greater freedom to place it in the most convenient location within the work area. Custom USB software driver is Microsoft-signed and tested, and the interface has been compliance-tested by an independent lab for USB logo qualification.

Offers resistance sensitivity from 0.3 ohms to 10 Megohms, expandability to 2072 test points and a benchmark acquisition time of two seconds for a 512 point system.

CAMI Research Inc., www.camiresearch.com

Continuing its policy of providing a global solution for its global customers, PXI solutions provider Pickering Interfaces is improving its service in Mexico with the appointment of a local Mexican distribution partner. Aimed at serving existing electronics manufacturing sites in Mexico as well as companies who are moving into the region, LogicBus SA de CV provides sales and service around the major production areas of Mexico (Guadalajara, Tijuana and Monterrey).

LogicBus, www.logicbus.com.mx

Pickering Interfaces, www.pickeringtest.com

Tokyo, Japan -- Nihon Almit Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of solder wire and paste, has created two new Pb-free solder pastes to eliminate VOIDE. TM-HP has high preheat 200°C for 120 sec., and TM-HP (L) features high preheat 190°C for 120 sec.

The pastes are manufactured in accordance with IPC TM-650 and IPC J-STD 005. The main stream alloy in Pb-free soldering is Sn/Ag/Cu and is available in variations such as: Ag3.0% / Cu0.5%, Ag3.9% / Cu 0.6% (NEMI recommended) and Ag3.5% / Cu 0.7%.

Nihon Almit will attend the CAVE Harsh Environment Workshop in Indianapolis on June to speak on various aspects of Sn/Ag/Cu alloys.

The company recently announced that leading Japanese automotive manufacturers have decided to specify Almit Pb-free solder for many of their applications.

For questions, contact ANA Trading Corp. U.S.A.: almit@anatu.com or (310) 965-8165.