Through-hole connection system kits come in 0.8mm, 1mm and 1.2mm sizes. Involve a simple manual process for conductivisation of holes in circuit boards. Help achieve plated through-holes on PCBs without investing in an electroplating system. Ensure flat finish on both sides of the hole. Contain tooling and bails for 250 holes, one size per pack. Additional packs of 10 bail-bars are available. Operate by applying a conductive coating to the walls of a circuit board hole, while maintaining a flat surface on both sides. Holes are left with a solder-plated copper wall and a solder-filled barrel. If a through-hole is not required, top and bottom pads are soldered. Where a through-hole is necessary, the solder core is removed with a de-soldering tool or wick after soldering both sides. Holes are left with a tin-plated electrolytic-quality copper sleeve pressed into the hole walls. Bail-bars consist of lengths of solder wire, which have been electroplated with pure copper, then over-plated with tin and scored at intervals of approximately 2mm. Each bail-bar is divided into 25 bails. End of the bail-bar is inserted into the hole using an insertion tool; bail-bar is snapped off to leave one bail in the hole. An automatic snap punch is placed over the end of the bail and pressed down. Hole may be de-soldered if a clear through-hole is required. Components in kit: insertion tool; punch; 10 bail bars (250 holes); five appropriately sized drill bits, and anvil. 

Satcam, www.satcam.com

MDO4000 series oscilloscope has a built-in spectrum analyzer. Can capture time-correlated analog, digital and RF signals simultaneously. A single instrument correlates events in the frequency domain with the time domain phenomena that caused them. Provides system-level debugging of wireless-enabled designs; can be used for timing analysis for mixed domain designs and tracking the source of noise or interference.

Tektronix, www.tek.com

WaveMax 8000 is a woven glass fabric, combined with a high-temperature static dissipative epoxy resin.  Offers excellent mechanical strength at continuous operating temp. in excess of 180ºC. Designed for wave soldering and IR reflow applications; can endure temp. approaching 300ºC for short periods without adversely affecting the life of the material. Reportedly offers more uniform ESD properties and superior machining capabilities over other comparable materials. Has thin walls easily machined. Retains static dissipative properties.

Norplex-Micarta, www.norplex-micarta.com

Pneumatic Servo Dispensing system is a positive rod displacement metering system that reportedly eliminates the need for a servo drive motor or material flow meters. Integrates a pneumatic drive motor and servo package to provide precise metered volumes, accurate flow control and consistent bead profiles. Pneumatic cylinder and positive displacement meter are lightweight and assembled into a single compact metering module for floor, robot or pedestal mounting. Components are readily accessed and easy to maintain. Is operated by a PSD control panel or automation integrated controls with dispensing software. Is ideal for adhesive bonding, casting, filling, gasketing, molding, sealing, and other operations. Is designed to dispense adhesives and sealants such as one-part epoxies, mastics, silicones, urethanes and abrasive materials. Includes supply pumps and a dispense valve available in Tip-Seal, No-Drip and Snuf-Bak models.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, www.SealantEquipment.com/PSD