IPC-2152, Standard for Determining Current-Carrying Capacity in Printed Board Design, is for determining the appropriate sizes of internal and external conductors as a function of the current-carrying capacity required and acceptable conductor temperature rise. Replaces IPC-2221 conductor sizing charts. Provides guidance on how thermal conductivity, vias, power dissipation, printed board material and thickness, and the presence of copper planes factor into the relationship between current, conductor size, and temperature. Establishes general guidelines for sizing conductors and contains simple charts that show testing results for both internal and external conductors in air and vacuum environments. Appendix explains how variables impact the temperature rise of a conductor, and presents charts based on copper weights. 97 pages.

IPC, www.ipc.org/onlinestore

 

 

S3088-III AOI features enlarged inspectable PCB dimensions and improved camera technology. Is for economical electronics assembly inspection, from prototype to large series. Can be deployed for paste print or placement inspection. In high-resolution mode, reportedly detects defects on 01005 components. Revised PCB transport permits boards up to 20" x 20" to be inspected. Can be equipped for extreme cycle time requirements or heavier PCBs. Offers color evaluation for angled inspections. Comes with switchable resolution with the OnDemandHR function or integrated verification.
 
Viscom, www.viscom.com

Simple Proto service supports customers with less complex product designs. Is targeted at companies doing through-hole to SMT conversions, entrepreneurs starting a company or hobbyists with simple board layout requirements and low-volume needs. Accepts designs with through-hole components, SMT passives 0402 or larger, and SMT chips with greater then 0.0020" pin pitch.

 

Screaming Circuits, www.screamingcircuits.com  Save

Checker 3G7 vision sensor features 752 x 480 pixel resolution and high-intensity white LED illumination. Can be configured as a presence or measurement sensor; can detect and inspect up to 800 parts per min. Requires no PC for setup, and can be configured in minutes using SensorView teach pendant and one-click setup.
 
Checker 272 offers the same resolution and lighting features, plus a ladder logic editor, encoder-based part tracking, and additional IO. Includes both presence and measurement sensors.
 
Cognex Corp., www.cognex.com