UniCam FX 9.1 and Test Expert 9.1 manage and control delivery of product data to the shop floor, and prepare and optimize product data for manufacturing and test processes. Are said to be easy-to-use, for small batch, high-mix environments that require rapid development and support of many programs for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing equipment. Feature faster, easier, offline programming capabilities, merge computer-aided design (CAD) and bill-of-materials (BoM) data with support for more than 65 CAD data formats; process designs by simulating the factory in order to select and validate best manufacturing strategies; and configure lines, operations and define workflows for machine programming and optimization, such that they are achieving an optimized and balanced surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole technology (THT) and manual assembly line setup. New machine interfaces said to offer seamless connectivity and support for Siplace, Assembléon, Mydata, Fuji and other equipment. Enhancements to the testability and fixture design rules in Test Expert ensure appropriate test coverage is available, and can provide valuable feedback to design prior to the PCB being manufactured.

Siemens PLM, www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/

No. 923 is an electrically heated, 500°F Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven used for drying precision parts in baskets. Workspace dimensions measure 36" x 36" x 51". 30KW power installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements and a 1500 CFM, 2-HP recirculating blower provide heated horizontal airflow. Features aluminized steel exterior finished with white epoxy paint, #4 brushed finish stainless steel door cover and control panel face, Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior with backwelded seams and 4" thick insulated walls. Double front doors with latching door hardware are included. Has two 30" x 24" x 6" thick stainless steel high-temperature HEPA recirculating filters and removable ductwork. Controls include a digital indicating temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, recirculating blower airflow safety switch and solid-state contactors.

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com

WriteNow ISP software can reach theoretical programming speed for any given device on up to 8 devices at once. Permits universal device support; majority of ISP protocols (such as UART, SPI, JTAG, I2C, BDM, SWD, SWIM, etc.) are implemented by the same hardware platform. Standard and custom programming algorithms are software components transferred to the instrument and run at the programmer’s full speed. Can be integrated in ATE or programming/test fixture. Binary codes, board parameters, and programming flow and intelligence reside inside the programmer; can work without a connection to a PC. An ATE can control a programmer via low-level I/O lines. Has data encryption feature; can securely synchronize local data with distant facilities. Built-in relay barrier permits ISP lines to be disconnected from the target system.

Algocraft, www.algocraft.com

Alpha EF-6850HF is a halogen-free, low solids, alcohol-based, no-clean liquid soldering flux formulated for use in Sn-Pb and Pb-free applications on standard and high-density PCBs. Reportedly produces reliable assemblies with excellent cosmetics with a uniform, tack-free residue and pin testability; offers excellent low bridging and low solder ball results. Has low surface tension. Is for soldering in single- and dual-wave processes using SAC 305 or low silver alloys.

Alpha, www.alpha.cooksonelectronics.com

Lord SC-305 thermally conductive silicone encapsulant is designed for encapsulation applications where high heat dissipation is required. Is a two-component silicone system suited for LED lighting power supply encapsulation. Can be room temperature or heat cured. Benefits include low stress, high thermal conductivity and superior environmental resistance. Is composed of an addition-curing polymer that will not depolymerize when heated in confined spaces. Meets requirements of UL 94 V-O.

Lord Corp., www.lord.com

Clip-on Shield 6600 is a flexible rubber tube with all metal cladding. Gasket can be clipped onto steel or aluminum panels from 0.5 mm to 3 mm thick. Is suited for EMI/EMC shielding; electrical conductivity; grounding/earthing; static discharge; alternative for fingerstrips. Shielding effectiveness is >100 dB (10 KHz - 22 GHz). Electrical resistance is 0.004 Ohms /cm2. Range is available in multiple shapes and dimensions.

Holland Shielding Systems BV, www.hollandshielding.com

702 diffusion pump fluid is designed for high vacuum and fast pumping of large volumes of gas or vapor in production. Is used in vapor ejector pumps that attain vacuums of 10-4 or 10-5 torr. Is thermally stable, offering resistance to oxidation, and is chemically inert. Offers shorter conditioning runs, as well as 20% to 300% higher pressures than multi-component organic fluids.

Dow Corning, www.dowcorning.com

Sylgard 160 elastomer is a gray two-part silicone, flowable liquid. Encapsulant can be used for protection of electrical/electronic components and devices from environments that have high humidity and moisture, extreme temperatures, thermal cycling stresses, mechanical shock and vibration dampening, mold, mildew, dirt, and other harsh environments. Cures to flexible elastomers with a constant cure rate regardless of sectional thickness or degree confinement. 

Dow Corning, www.dowcorning.com

Automotive grade KPS series stacked X7R multilayer ceramic capacitor uses lead frame technology to vertically stack one or two MLCCs into a parallel circuit in a single surface mount package. Lead frame isolates capacitors from the PCB. Provide up to 10 mm of board flex capability. Is RoHS-compliant. Capable of Pb-Free reflow profiles and reportedly provides lower ESR and higher ripple current capability compared to other dielectric solutions. Reduces audible, microphonic noise.

Kemet, www.kemet.com

SB6N58-A730 low-temperature Pb-free solder paste has a melting point of 201-210°C. Demonstrates high thermal shock durability. Contains 6% Indium. Achieves low structural transformation; provides less transformation within the alloy composition.

Koki, http://ko-ki.co.jp/top.html
Christopher Associates, www.christopherweb.com

KISS selective soldering machines now have a dual nozzle option. Two nozzles operate in tandem, each one individually programmable. A board with components of different sizes can be processed in a single pass. Both nozzles operate within a single soldering sequence program. Can process a small component using a 3 mm or 6 mm nozzle, as well as a larger multi-row connector on the same PCB using a 12 mm or 18 mm nozzle.

ACE Production Technologies Inc., www.ace-protech.com

CB-400 COBRA-4 features a dual-head blue and white light LED flashlight, which enables leak checking and internal component inspection into hard-to-reach areas. Blue-light LED is for fluorescent leak detection, while the white-light LED is for component inspection. Press-fit coupler permits quick and easy attachment of the flashlight to the borescope. Includes clip-on, angled inspection mirror for detecting flaws normally hidden from view.

Spectronics, www.spectroline.com