X2825 silica-filled board-level underfill encapsulant has a CTE of 26 ppm/°C. Is said to enhance drop and shock test reliability and provide thermal cycle performance. In one trial, thermal cycling of a BGA between -20° and +85°C, an unfilled version, with a CTE of 60 ppm/°C, resulted in first failure at 500 cycles; had no failures after 1500 cycles. Said to be reworkable at temperatures of 170° to 180°C.

Zymet, www.zymet.com

Flashstream 2800F-MK2 flash vector programming system is said to combine the largest memory capacity available with the latest 64-bit architecture. Has full data capacity support for devices larger than 4 GB. Has a 16 GB memory module; currently supports device data files up to 125.5 Gb with theoretical device size support up to 8 Eb.

BPM Microsystems, www.bpmicro.com

R6000 halogen-free printer ribbon is for circuit board ID. Comes with a variety of halogen-free polyimide labels. Is environmentally friendly. Reportedly has near identical performance characteristics as existing R6000 ribbons. Contains 45 halogen ppm – bromine and chlorine combined.

Brady Corporation, www.bradyid.com

Q Series 1500 mL cartridges have leak-free mixer connections and self-bleeding Quadro pistons. Are currently available in 1:1 ratio cartridges. Fit all common industry dispensers. Are pressure-tested for safe operation. Are available in polypropylene or Nylon and in 7/8-9 or 7/8-14 threads. Outlets available are side-by-side or cut-off tip.

Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc., www.sulzermixpacusa.com

Two IC thermal detection units for the Aerial flying probe tester detect thermal parameters of ICs under power. Compare temperatures of known good boards to suspect boards, and indicate bad components. Reportedly permit precise thermal measurement of the IC or other components while the part is powered up, even under low-voltage conditions.

Seica, www.seica.com

The Asset and Inventory Tracking System is a secure method of tracking, locating and managing assets. Includes 3M software, RFID or barcode tags and corresponding readers. No need to install and configure servers or purchase database licenses. Either 3M or third-party hardware and tags can be used by the software, providing leverage with equipment already owned. Barcode printing feature permits use of existing printers. A commercial-grade wireless handheld reader is for mobile asset management. Data are automatically backed up in a Tier III data center. Can tag assets with an RFID or barcode tag, after which fixed or mobile handheld readers can be used to check out items to individual users, locate assets in a workflow or provide more visibility of inventory. Includes a search and report function. Can attach documents such as owner’s manuals and warranties to the asset record.

3M, www.3Mtrackandtrace.com/tracking

MaxiReflow process gas cleaning system for reflow ovens is equipped with cyclone technology. Extracts contaminated process gas from all heated zones, leads it through a cyclone and then directs the cleaned gas back to heating area. The temperature inside the cyclone is controlled. By injecting a small amount of water into the cyclone, both liquid and solid residues are washed off and led into an active carbon filter unit. Is configured as closed system.

Seho Systems GmbH, www.seho.de

Vision series convection reflow ovens have new cooling zone designs. Are effective for the homogenous cooling of large thermal mass PCBs. Cooling area in VisionXP is laid out in 2, 3 or 4 stages. Fans in the individual zones, available with separate speed/volume control, can cool Pb-free processed PCBAs to below 50°C.  Bottom-side cooling configuration now available. The design is useful for uniformly processing thick PCBs, workpiece carriers, and PCBs with unevenly distributed copper innerlayers.

Rehm Thermal Systems, www.rehm-group.com

 

Condor EZ bond testing solution offers multiple test capabilities. Standard bond testing applications include wire pull, ball shear, die shear; also has capability to perform peel testing, push testing, and roller testing. All tests can be done on one test head; features four different measurement sensors. Can perform mechanical shock testing by changing the test head for impact testing or ribbon peel testing of photovoltaic cells by using USB tweezers. Joysticks move the X-Y stage to the desired position and feature 12 logically arranged buttons. Software features onboard graphics and intelligent wizards.

Xyztec, www.xyztec.com

 

V-M.O.L.E. solar profiling kit is photovoltaic solar cells metallization. Combines elements of legacy profilers with adaptations for metallization’s special requirements. Comes with the V-M.O.L.E. thermal profiler; special solar thermal barrier, which is 0.7" in height, MAP software; and special thermocouples. Includes OK button. The three-channel profiler provides quick-charge capability to go from dead-to-profiling in fewer than 15 min. Can quickly program key parameters and control limits into memory. Configurable report page offers more than 180 customizable data extractions. Steel enclosure is a 0.7" x 3.1" x 9.3". Alloy stainless steel sheathed thermocouples are 0.020" diameter x 12" Type-K with standard mini-connectors and can handle temperatures up to 1150°C.

ECD, www.ecd.com

Cantilever Cart comes in standard and custom versions. Is flexible with a lightweight, small footprint. Many accessories can be clipped onto the cart. Uses include: storing bins or totes at any height or location (KanBan); holding tools or work-in-progress; staging; moving heavy items (estimated 100 lb. capacity). Can be used in electronics test and compliance labs, or as a repair cart for machine support and maintenance personnel.

Bliss Industries, www.blissindustries.com

Inert atmosphere cabinet oven No. 799 is used for processing ceramic components prior to assembly. Features max. operating temp. of 750°C; workspace dimensions of 38" x 38" x 50"; 60 KW installed in alloy wire high-temperature plug heaters; 3000 CFM, 3 HP alloy recirculating blower providing horizontal airflow; 12" thick insulated walls; stainless steel interior; solenoid operated door lock. Includes pressure regulator, flow meter, pressure gauge, internal high-temperature gasket, bellows type seal in doorway throat area, 1/2" thick silicone rubber atmosphere seal, blower shaft seal, positive latching door hardware, adjustable offset door hinges, outlet with pressure relief, interior seams welded gas-tight, all wall penetrations fitted with compression fittings. Has 325 CFM cooling blower to pull room air through air jacket on inner oven for additional cooling.

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com