Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

The EL environmental enclosure is 27" x 27" x 45". Reportedly provides a stable test environment by blocking energy emitted by ambient environment and blocking air currents generated by heating and A/C ducts. A motorized camera slide and controller position camera for model board comparison and short circuit tests. Has platform with adjustable PCB mounts. Board sizes up to 22" x 20". Detects and locates PCBA defects, such as short circuits and stressed components; can be used to verify PCBA functionality.

OptoTherm, Inc., www.optotherm.com

Eco-Plus S03X7C-56M Pb-free wire is said to reduce or eliminate flux splatter, joint overheating and solder tip erosion and carbonization, while also improving wetting and solder joint strength. Reportedly reduces tip consumption caused by traditional Pb-free wires.

Adtool Corp., www.adtool.ca

The ProcessMate PM100 vacuum pickup system lifts and positions small or delicate parts in benchtop assembly processes. Designed as a pick-and-place tool for use with Performus fluid dispensers; permits positioning of parts with one hand and application of adhesives, solder pastes and other assembly fluids with the other. Both use the same size cabinet. Options include a double foot pedal that controls the dispenser and vacuum system, and a finger switch for manual operation.

EFD Inc., www.efd-inc.com

SR-37 LFM-22S no-clean cored solder wire is said to enhance cost-efficiency and yield through a range of tip-saving properties. For applications that don’t require silver.

Almit, www.almit.com

Solder cup headers and mating socket connectors terminate discrete wires into a pluggable interconnect. Are said to provide a pluggable, reliable path between your wired applications. Are manufactured using precision-machined brass alloy and beryllium copper contact clips; assembled in high-temperature thermoplastic. Reportedly offer a gas-tight connection when mated with solder cup header pins. Are pre-aligned in the connectors. Are available in single and double rows up to 64 pins.

Mill-Max, www.mill-max.com

The Extech i5 compact IR camera is for thermal imaging, with focus-free viewing and 5000-image miniSD card storage. Monitors and detect the thermal condition of electrical system components. Reportedly can inspect areas that can’t be reached with thermocouples or other contact-based instruments. High-res images pinpoint problems in need of repair. Is said to deliver accuracy of 2% and thermal sensitivity of 0.18°F/0.1°C. Is 12 oz. Features a 2.8" high-res color LCD.

Extech Instruments, www.extech.com