EASYLINE 8088 is a die bonder for sensor assembly. Applications include pressure sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes and other components related to the automotive, biomedical and IT markets. Offers high-volume die bond technology at an attractive price - performance ratio for the sensor and micro assembly market.

Features high-speed air bearing pick-and-place system, closed-loop linear motor pick tool for unbeaten bond line thickness control and fully automatic wafer handling system. To match MEMS and sensor related demands, an active and precise theta control of the bond head is implemented.

Can handle substrates like lead frames, premolded lead frames and ceramics up to 4.5 x 4.5", great for sensor-related die bonding. Allows exact dispensing of epoxies and solder pastes. The closed-lopped linear motor pick tool provides active control of the placement height, for stable bond line thickness. An "open interface" (SMEMA) allows fast adaptation to third party systems or integration into a production line.

Front access to all major systems simplifies the operation. Footprint is 1m².

Alphasem, alphasem.com

 

DX-300 is a mid-range series of digital dispenser/controllers. The microprocessor-driven, digital-timer series is said to dispense precise fluid profiles in an accurate, consistent and repeatable manner.
 
DX-300, with an operating pressure of 0-100 psi, is designed for general fluid dispensing and to control dispensing valves. DX-315, with an operating pressure of 0-15 psi, is designed for low viscosity fluid dispensing. Aside from the different air pressure settings and valve controlling capability, the two are identical in form, fit and function.
 
Each system is packaged for immediate, out-of-box use, with sample tips, barrels and syringe adapters. Features 10 programmable memories to store and recall the most frequently used dispensing cycle timing.
 
The memory feature records the time of the dispensing cycle and determines the dispensing time required when dispensing output is unknown. It also works with the built-in "Teach Mode." To control material "tailing" and waste, has an adjustable vacuum and a vacuum-driven "suck-back" feature, monitored by a built-in vacuum gauge.
 
Footprint is 6 x 6.5 x 7.0" (152 x 165 x 178mm); can be stacked and fastened on top of each other. Full shot time range of 0.008 to 99.999 sec. in 1ms increments and is operational worldwide via a snap-on universal power supply of 100 - 240 VAC, 50 -
60 Hz.
 
Techcon Systems, techconsystems.com

Isola is launching three new products for the RF and Microwave market, IS640-300 with a nominal dielectric constant of 3.00 at 10 GHz, IS640-320 with a nominal dielectric constant of 3.20 and IS640-325 with a nominal dielectric constant of 3.25.

 

IS640-300 has a dissipation factor less than 0.0032 at 10 GHz and -320 and -325 have dissipation factors around 0.0035. Available in 20, 30 and 60 mil thickness configurations, with others available on request. The patent-pending products are formulated to provide exceptional thickness and dielectric constant control without using inorganic fillers.

 

"We have seen that ceramic filled systems are tough to process due to the abrasive nature of the inorganic filler, leading to shorter drill life, lower peels and other processing issues," said Tarun Amla, VP and CTO.

 

Isola Group Sarl, isola-group.com

 "S" Band planar surface mountable low pass filter is low-profile, low pass, compact and reliable.
 
Measures .442" long x .184" wide x .030" thick. The passband is up to 2500 MHZ with a passband ripple of .01 dB.  Second and third harmonic rejection is a minimum of 25 dB. The VSWR for the filter is a ratio of 1.1:1.  The filter incorporates 5 sections with a 50 Ohm input and output.
 
Applications include wireless local area networks, microwave communication links, radar systems, and wireless sensors and controls.
 
IMS, ims-resistors.com

Altium, a developer of Windows-based electronics design software, unveiled a product roadmap for P-CAD, the company's professional tools for board layout specialists.
 
The announcement comes on the heels of the January release of Service Pack 1 (SP1), which provided customer feedback contributed on Altium's P-CAD Forum. The company gives service packs free of charge to licensed users.
 
 "Altium is committed to the ongoing development of the P-CAD design system," said Nick Martin, founder and Joint CEO, Altium. "We are presenting our customers with a systematic, approachable and incremental way to realize value from their investments with Altium."
 
Service Pack 2 (SP2) for P-CAD is currently in beta testing and expected to release in the second quarter, with Service Pack 3 already planned for release in Q3.
 
Altium will deliver a variety of enhancements in SP2 designed to give greater power and control over the PCB design process. Productivity enhancements include Variants, which can now be defined in both schematic and PCB with full ECO support in both directions, as well as the ability to run multiple instances of all P-CAD applications.
 
The addition of backwards compatibility support facilitates staggered upgrades within companies and trouble-free interaction between internal and external organizations.  Efficiency has been improved with layer ordering for printing and important improvements to copper pours.
 
SP2 will also come with increased routing power due to improvements to glossing and hugging performance, and the Specctra/Situs Exporter.
 
 
Altium Ltd., altium.com

Series SDS850 Magnetically Shielded Surface Mount Power Inductors feature a ferrite core and shield. Designed in a compact package with maximum height of 0.190" (4.80 mm), offer low DCR with high-energy storage. Use for DC/DC converters, signal conditioning and filtering applications.

Offers 29 inductance values from 2.2 to 1000 µH, and current ratings from 150 to 2500 mA. Operating temperature range of -40 to +85°C, available on 24 mm tape and reel with 1000 pieces per reel. Samples are available and production lead time is stock to six weeks ARO. 

API Delevan, www.delevan.com

FLX2010-MK can automate all placement and dispensing tasks in the production of membrane keyboards or other flexible circuits. Two dispensing heads allow the application of glue, conductive glue or solder paste. LEDs and other SMD components are aligned optically for accurate placement. Even metal domes for keys can be placed automatically.

 

All placement and dispensing tasks can be programmed in any sequence, can place all SMT components from 0201s to QFPs at up to 5,000 cph.

 

The two available models vary only in the size of the placement range (MK: 500 x 300 mm; MKL: 800 x 600 mm"). The films can be even larger and are fixed on a flat vacuum table. Different size substrates can be combined; product-specific adapter plates can be used for double sided flex circuits - even in the reflow process.

 

Each dispensing head can be individually lowered and can be used in non-contact metering mode or with a standoff. A variety of feeding systems are available for SMD components supplied in tapes, sticks or trays. Metal domes are supplied as bulk material, taped or in sticks - the feeding system is selected accordingly.

 

ESSEMTEC

Bivar has announced a new line of snap-in and vertical standard-mount card guides, PCB ejectors and handles, all manufactured in compliance with WEEE and RoHS Pb-free materials and processes. Applications include the latest PCB packaging technologies in telecommunications, computer peripherals, test and medical diagnostic instruments and equipment, and plant system enclosures.

Products in a range of type and styles (including snap-in, circular, flame retardant and deep channel card guides) will accommodate a combination of 1/16", 3/32" and 1/8" PC boards.

VERT-O-GIDE offers a dual channel vertical guide for 1/16" PCBs with over 31 styles, eliminating card cages in applications where PCBs can be vertically mounted.

The new line also includes Bivar's ejectors, inserter/extractors, PCB handles and connector cutout covers.

 

Over 571 different styles and sizes are available, including the company's optional stainless steel channel inserts available for all standard 1/16" PC board card guide styles, to provide anti-static properties.

Bivar Inc., www.bivar.com

CmController5 Compact reportedly helps improve yields and reduce solder joint defects by improving solder paste printing machine process stability. Solder paste printing is a critical step in the SMT PCB assembly process, since 60 to 70% of all soldering defects can be traced to the printing process.  The controller provides measurement technology for equipment and process capability analysis for printers and other production equipment; the data and measurement results obtained provide the base for stable and controlled printing and processing.
 
Michael Sivigny, general manager, said, "When a consistency problem originates in a systematic deviation, data from testing with our CmController is used to identify offsets, calibrate the printer and restore stability and repeatability to the printing process, lowering defect levels, eliminating rework and increasing throughput and profitability."
 
Process capability for a solder paste printer is measured by printing glue dots or solder paste on a highly accurate glass board with a specifically-matched laser-cut stencil and then evaluating it in the controller, particularly the positioning accuracy of the printed solder deposition relative to the substrate structures.

The mobile product and service offers third-party, objective evaluation methodology. Special vision algorithms, accurate glass plates and components allow for independent measurement of Cp and Cpk indices on production equipment. All brands and models of SMT printers, dispensers, placement and semiconductor machines are validated. Is designed for use on the production floor, does not require a controlled cleanroom environment.

CeTaQ Americas, www.cetaq-americas.com

LightRay Optics is a patented lighting accessory that attaches to MS-Q handheld imagers to enhance their ability to read direct part marks.   

Easily attaches to the front of the handheld imager. By directing light at the symbol (or mark) at a very shallow angle, it increases symbol contrast for the reader and improves overall symbol readability. Useful for reading 2-D symbols directly marked on highly reflective surfaces.
 
No custom programming is required to read several different code types.
 
Can also be quickly removed. Constructed out of industrial-grade materials to withstand harsh factory environments. Is field replaceable if damaged. 
 
Microscan Systems Inc., microscan.com

At SMT/Hybrid/Packaging, GÖPEL electronic GmbH will present the new OptiCon platform that is said to guarantee high test coverage, even on PCBs that could previously only be tested partially.

The system series' core piece is a modularly extendable camera that allows selection between a one and four mega-pixel camera module. Users can apply additional camera options for THT components, color inspection or 3-D measurement as well as angled view inspection. Said to offer higher test speed, reduced debug times, minimal false call rate and high fault coverage. Has an all new appearance and space for further options and capability.

GÖPEL electronic GmbH, goepel.com

 

 

Series KUSB-3100 USB-based data acquisition (DAQ) measurement solutions are an alternative to ISA, PCI and PCMCIA data-acquisition cards. The compact DAQ measurement tools offer easy installation with plug-and-play capability and easy portability. Using USB as an interface for data acquisition lessens the dependence on PC motherboard technology where slots for plug-in boards are required. Consists of five different multi-function modules that cover a broad range of applications.

Users can install a module without cracking open a PC to add a board, configure DIP switches and IRQ settings, or search for the correct device driver, then reboot the system. Units connect to USB ports on a PC via a standard cable. The PC automatically identifies modules and installs the necessary software to operate the unit.  

Can be installed or removed while the computer is running. Offer lower noise sensitivity than PC plug-in boards. Most provide a 500V isolation barrier from the PC, protecting the computer and the input device from damage caused by voltage spikes, surges or shorts. This protection also prevents the computer operating system from shutting down. 

Support USB full-speed data rates, for data acquisition sampling rates as high as 100 kHz. Model KUSB-3116 is fully USB 2.0 compliant, providing functionality at the 480 Mbits/sec data transfer rate. Customers can perform multiple I/O operations simultaneously at throughput rates up to 500 kHz in each direction. KUSB-3100 modules are powered directly from the USB port via the USB cable or through a simple connection to an external power source.  

Keithley Instruments,  keithley.com