SonoFlux Servo ultrasonic spray fluxing system now comes with optional dual fluxer. Offers precision metered flow with automated dual flux capability. Windows-based recipe-driven control of flux 1 and flux 2 process parameters and recipe storage enables quick process changes without manually changing flux delivery configuration. Compatible with all flux types, and system components can be configured to handle aggressive water soluble fluxes. Integrates with all major wave solder machines.

Sono-Tek, www.sono-tek.com

Power Price+ calculates production cost and selling price of power components and modules. Evaluates IGBT, MOSFET and power diode technologies and module packaging technology. Provides wafer cost and power chip cost breakdown and evolutions, molded part cost breakdown and evolution, module cost breakdown, yields versus time, module manufacturing cost versus time, and module selling prices versus time. Lists 130 foundries from 79 companies and 22 countries; 60 assembly units among 27 companies and 18 countries; and 100 total manufacturers.

System Plus Consulting, www.systemplus.fr

Urethane nozzle series uses exclusive material to create a vacuum bond with components and is said to improve placement accuracy and reliability while overcoming sticking issues with substrates. Reportedly improves component release onto the board, preventing misplaced parts, lost components, or miss-picks. Can be applied to any style of pick-and-place nozzle for any OEM or machine type.

Count On Tools, www.pbtools.us

TR-1000 vision handler is for tray-to-reel IC device final inspection. Comes with built-in taping module, dual nozzles, and tray-to-tape pick-and-place features, translating to throughput of 12,000 (tray-to-tape). Has comprehensive 3-in-1 vision station for 3-D and 5-sided inspections, and comes with the optional Package Vision Inspection.

ViTrox Technologies, www.vitrox.com

ESDzap ESD handheld simulator is for precompliance testing. Functions include testing in 100V increments, with a minimum setting of 500V and a maximum setting of 8kV, air and contact modes, automatic triggering, pulse detection, automatic polarity switching, discharge detection and a straightforward user interface. IEC/EN 61000-4-2 certified.

Baytems, baytems.com/?t=products&s=emc&p=esdzap

iSpector desktop AOI now accommodates boards up to 800 x 550mm in a variety of configurations. Inspects newer generations of components and PCBs with leads invisible by orthogonal cameras. Now inspects using side cameras with 45-degree angle simultaneous views at 10 microns resolution. Same eight cameras used for defect verification/classification and repair using the simultaneous 9-view automatic microscope  function. Shows defects in a natural 3D projection.

MEK Japan (Marantz Electronics Kabushiki Kaisha), www.mek-europe.com

7KDL AOI offers dual-lane capabilities for high-speed manufacturing of products such as smartphones. Has large-board capabilities (up to 21’’ x 11’’) for each of the two lanes. Has built-in SPC tools, including inspection data traceability for real-time feedback.

VI Technology, www.vitechnology.com

TLA6400 portable logic analyzers are for embedded system debug and validation applications. Available in 34, 68, 102, and 136 channel configurations; come with 25 GS/s high-speed timing resolution, up to 667 MHz state timing, up to 64 Mb record length, and iCapture functionality. Can capture buses with clock rates up to 667 MHz and data rates up to 1333 Mb/s. Include Glitch trigger and storage; iView for integration between TLA6400 and more than 100 oscilloscopes, and Microsoft Windows 7 interface. Suited for debug and analysis applications, including signal integrity analysis, FPGA debug and verification, memory system validation, and embedded software integration and debug.

Tektronix, www.tektronix.com

Smart Tweezers ST5 is for component evaluation, on-board impedance testing, and SMT component sorting. Automatically determines the type of component and selects proper range and signal frequency for highest accuracy measurement. LCR-meter displays component type, measurement results, and test conditions used to determine results. Accuracy level is said to be about 0.2%. Also shows parasitic resistance and measurement. Tests for continuity and diodes. Evaluates all passive types of surface mount components, such as resistors, capacitors and inductors as small as 0201 size (0.3 mm).

Siborg Systems, www.smarttweezers.ca

EPM1-2493 low-viscosity, low modulus silicone elastomer has a nominal thermal conductivity of 1 W/mk. Offers bond lines as thin as 5 microns. Adheres materials with differing coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) for significant stress reduction during thermal cycling. Reportedly reduces or prevents contamination of electronics components in applications exposed to high heat, such as solder reflow at 260°C. Adheres to aluminum, and with a primer achieves average lap shear values of120 psi (0.8 MPa). Is a pourable, conformal liquid for potting/filling recessed areas. Can be used for adhering integrated circuit substrates, base plates or heat sinks, or where grooves or other configurations require a limited flow material. Comes in a 1:1 mix ratio and can be loaded into syringes and dispensed as a one-part material for automated dispensing. Cures at lower temperature but can be heat-accelerated for faster cure time.

NuSil Technology, www.nusil.com

ROI Calculator determines the cost of performing rework and repairs associated with solder contamination in wave solder operations. Determines amount of defects. Input data for shifts, days and working weeks per year.

Solderlab.com, www.solderlab.com/cost_of_rework

SFX5212 I/O module provides independently programmable I/O channels, and reportedly processes voltages up to 30V. Increases test coverage for non-boundary scan circuits or peripheral signals with higher signal voltage by combining structural and functional test procedures on a single platform. In addition to increasing test quality, test costs can be reduced by saving separate process steps.

Goepel Electronic, http://www.goepel.com