Innova and Innova + direct die feeders enable presentation of wafer-level devices to GenesisSC platform. Are portable; can assemble a complete module on a single machine, placing die and passives precisely. Can install multiple feeders on a single placement machine with minimum feeder slot consumption. Alternate feeder functionality permits continuous running of like part numbers on multiple feeders. Present a wide variety of flip chips or circuit-up devices with easy relocation. Process wafers of various sizes up to 300mm. The latter processes up to 13 300mm wafers with on-board expansion capabilities.
Universal Instruments Corp., www.uic.com
HawkEye Bridging post-print verification technology has added capability of shorts and contamination detection. Is a high-speed paste-on-pad verification system that delivers instant go/no-go instruction. Highlights insufficient paste and prompts corrective action.
DEK, www.dek.com
Replacement pre-filters for Pace Arm-Evac and Lab-Evac 105/200/250 fume extraction filtration systems are said to provide up to 30% savings over originals. Come in packs of five. Low-efficiency particle filters protect primary HEPA filter from large particles. Have polymedia filter material and iFuse coating. Said to offer 20-35% efficiency compared to the 15% (or less) of the original. Have a MERV 8 rating. Catch more than 85% of particles 3-10 µm and more than 50% of particles 1-3 µm.
Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com
XF-604 0.002" white polyester label material is designed to meet VTM-1 level of flame retardants per the UL94 standard. Provides “self-extinguishing” performance. Is coated with a semi-gloss white topcoat designed for flexo-graphic and thermal transfer printing. Withstands harsh chemicals and solvents. Applications include product identification of electronic devices, gaming consoles, power supplies, identification of batteries and network cards. Complies with requirements of RoHS, REACH, and is certified to be halogen-free to IEC 61249-2-21 levels.
Polyonics Inc., www.polyonics.com
HiTester 1220 in-circuit tester has newly designed measurement electronics and an optional parallel testing feature for higher test speeds. Features quick connectivity to PC networks. Data conversion outside the Hioki tester family possible on advanced system. Configurable as a functional tester via a dedicated functional test board and measurement units with GPIB controllers. Evaluates boards using the macro test function. Has high-speed, multi-channel measuring instrument. Press-type tester uses fixtures for printed circuit board mass production. Is embedded loaded board tester, micro tester for impedance measurement, active tester and a high-speed data collector.
Hioki, www.hioki.com
Seika Machinery, www.seikausa.com
Weller WX 2 control unit for soldering features an antistatic touch-screen and intuitive user interface. Is a two-channel system that offers a variety of connectivity options and soldering tools for soldering work on LED backplanes, solar applications and micro-soldering joints. Benefits include: High-capacity 240W power supply allows simultaneous power for two 120W tools and heats up quickly; antistatic capacitive touch-screen is temperature- and chemical-resistant; menu navigation options include English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese, with additional languages available; improved visibility with graphic LCD visible from all angles; versatile connectivity options, including standard digital connection and decoupled robot connection; management of Weller fume extraction units and heating plates; USB port for localized firmware updates; sleep mode activated by sensor in the handle that detects when device is not in use, and automatic standby sensor controls connected accessories, including fume extractors and heated plates.
Weller Electronics, http://www.cooperhandtools.com/weller/index.cfm