FrameScan FX is an advanced vectorless test tool for detecting open pins on components and connectors assembled onto PCBs. Uses an enhanced in-circuit capacitive coupling technique that tests for open pins by applying an AC signal to an un-powered PCB node and measuring the voltage coupled to a plate positioned in close proximity to the component or connector being tested. Users can reportedly detect open pins more accurately and with greater repeatability.
 
The complete hardware and software suite can extend measurement capabilities. Solves test issues associated with smaller device packages and connector technologies.  Hardware improvements include a new low-noise op amp that increases the front-end gain of the active probe to minimize the effects of noise upon other stages of the measurement circuit.  Software improvements include an automatic Precision Mode that increases the number of measurement samples for low measurement signals. 
 
Teradyne, www.teradyne.com

 

Panel-mount pressure sensors, such as Model AST4200, were designed to provide a hermetic seal against the media without the use of adapters. The one-piece bulkhead design mounts through the panel to keep hazardous media out of the control box.  The solid one-piece 17-4PH or 316L high strength stainless steel design is free of welds, internal O-rings or fluid-filled cavities. Requires a minimal mounting configuration that uses a standard panel punch. A locknut holds the sensor to the panel and leaves room for a gasket. Two wrench flats on the nose of the sensor allow the user to tighten the external pressure tubing to the sensor without turning the part.
 
Units offer outputs of 10mV/V, 4-20 mA or 1-5V.  Said to provide long life and resistance to media corrosion as well as over range and burst protection. Offers wetted material such as titanium and nickel alloys to produce strain gauge sensors that yield a high output with low thermal errors.
 
Provide gauge, sealed gauge or compound gauge pressure measurement in ranges up to 10,000 PSI.  Sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated to ensure stability over specified ranges. Units offer accuracy of < +0.5% BFSL at 25ºC (77º F) and long-term stability of +0.25% full-scale output per annum. Exhibiting resistance to high vibration, shock and temperature extremes, and high levels of EMI/RFI filtrations, units perform in demanding environments.

American Sensor Technologies, www.astsensors.com

Magnet Wire Stripping Pot strips film insulations from wires of all sizes and configurations. The wires are dipped into the stripping solution to quickly remove the insulation. Will not cause mechanical stress or abrasion to the conductor. Available in two models: DSP1 with basic temperature control and DSP2 with programmable temperature control. Both are available in 115V 60Hz or 220/240V 50/60Hz. Custom sized pots can be quoted.
 
The Eraser Co., www.eraser.com

ERSA IR / PL 650 A third-generation IR rework system offers three new technological innovations: DynamicIR, Multi True Closed Loop Control and IntelligentIRS. Designed to handle rework applications on heavy mass PCBs and large-format SMT assemblies (18 x 20" / 460 x 560 mm) in a lead-free environment.
 
The safe and proven medium wavelength IR heating technology allows uniform heat distribution from the top and bottom side across the PCB and component. DynamicIR allows fully automatic dynamic control of the top (1400W / 60 x 120 mm) and bottom (3200W / 350 x 450 mm) IR heaters depending on the actual temperature of the component and where it is in the temperature profile. Total available power to the selective reflow system is spread across four separately switchable heating zones on the top and five zones on the bottom. Depending on board size, the thermal mass of the substrate and component size, the required heat energy is delivered at the precise time and location to ensure that component and board follow the prescribed temperature profile. Can run an extended or flat peak, reduces PCB warpage.
 
True Closed Loop Control means that the actual component temperature is acquired, using the non-contact Infrared sensor, and is used as the primary control mechanism for the heating system. IntelligentIRS allows for precise temperature measurement by choosing from a component table or by component-specific IRS calibration.  Either the IRS or a TC sensor of choice can be chosen to drive the heating technology. Multi True Closed Loop Control uses up to four additional TC sensors. By assigning threshold values to these additional sensors, they prevent the fully automatic heating system from undesired overheating of adjacent or bottom side components.
 
Affords a high level of rework safety by y making it impossible to heat over an assigned threshold value. Thus, it is impossible to work outside a specified lead-free process window.
 
The system is broken down into four modules: the IR650 Selective Reflow module, the RPC Reflow Process Camera module, the PL650 Precision Placement module and the IRSoft software module.
 
ERSA, ersa.de/en/

 

Delivering electrical conductivity for attachment of ICs and components to metallic lead frames, Loctite QMI529HT is a highly silver filled conductive adhesive designed to provide high thermal conductivity. Hydrophobic and high-temperature stability characteristics produce void-free bond lines with adhesive strength, enabling adhesion to a variety of metals and ceramic surfaces, including copper, silver-plated copper and pre-plated leadframes. The bismaleimide (BMI) formulation also said to have particularly robust adhesion to NiPdAu leadframes.
 
Designed as a soft-solder replacement or for applications that require high thermal or electrical conductivity, reportedly achieves UPHs that are higher than conventional oven cured adhesives.  With e fast cure kinetics and very low volatiles, can be SkipCured on the diebonder or wirebonder preheater. 
 
To control bondlines and fillet heights, can also be converted into a controlled collapse spacer paste. 
 
Henkel, www.henkelelectronics.com
 

Transition Automation has a new squeegee holder which is said to improve SMT printing by incorporating a self-cleaning wiper system. 

Reduces solder paste sticking by way of two small articulating wiper wires. Results may vary depending on the particular viscosity and rheology of the solder paste.  In some cases, users may benefit by altering their solder paste formulations to be more sticky and viscous (which improves printing), without the additional paste sticking worries. The new devices is offered across the full Permalex metal squeegee product line, and may be retrofitted on most popular SMT printing machines. 

No additional hookups or machine interefacing required, is passively actuated by the motion of the squeegee holder.

Transition Automation Inc., www.transitionautomation.com

Hermetically sealed transformers and inductors meet MIL-T-27 requirements, for use in military and commercial applications. Feature glass-to-metal hermetically sealed terminals, MIL SPEC paints and finishes, and deep drawn and fabricated enclosures.  

High quality epoxies and silicones allow long service life and resistance to heat, vibration and other environmental factors. For use in new designs or to replace legacy products (some dating back to the 1930s). 

Foster Transformer

Model 20X2HC incorporates patented Horizontal Convection technology with 12 vertical zones in a 146" heated tunnel and a 20" wide conveyor.  It typically reflows PCBs at 3 to 4' per minute. The horizontal forced air circulation results in a uniform temperature profile along the entire PCB with negligible temperature differentials.

20X2HT (high temperature version) reportedly can precisely match any lead-free or standard solder profile. The onboard computer can store up to 100 profiles. 

Options include edge rail conveyor, PC interface Windows software and nitrogen inerting.

Novastar Inc., www.novastarinc.com

 

In addition to the standard-plastic series MEDI-SNAP circular connector with push-pull locking made out of plastic, a new version with metal housing is available.

The metal connectors are mating and mounting compatible to the plastic version and featuremore than 1.000 mating cycles, a robust version of housing; flexible design of receptacles (receptacles for front or rear panel assembly are available); sever color-coding forms.

ODU GmbH & Co. KG, www.odu.de

 

 

Designed mainly for consumer electronics applications using conventional or nitrogen inerted wave soldering systems, Multicore MF101 and MF300 are VOC-free, high activity, no-clean liquid fluxes that meet the legislation on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions (<1% VOC).  Both perform well on low solderability surfaces such as oxidized copper, are formulated to minimize or eliminate solder balling and are non-flammable. MF101 is suitable for spray application only and MF300 can be applied by spray or foam.

MF200 liquid flux is ideal for consumer electronic products and general electrical lead-free soldering applications, especially where there has been a high level of mid-pad solder balling. Said to significantly reduce or eliminate micro solder balling.  May also be used with lead-containing alloys. 

MFR301 no clean, sustained activity flux is for fast soldering on conventional leaded and SMD components. The activator package is similar to a previous product, but the acid value has been increased to enhance efficacy when soldering to poorly preserved substrates and components. Ensures optimum drainage characteristics at the exit of the wave, which minimizes bridges, spiking and mid-pad solder balling. Can be applied by foam, spray or wave.

Henkel, www.henkelelectronics.com

Quick Vision Apex Series CNC vision measuring systems from provide 1.5+3 L/1000 accuracy and speed of 1000 mm/s².  Offer productivity improvements for non-contact measurement of items such as IC chips, IC packages, hybrid chassis, lead frames and precision machined, molded and similar parts.

Provide flexible illumination options including programmable ring lights with choices of halogen ring-fiber or white or RGB LED. A pattern-focusing function provides a focused edge, even on mirror finishes. Programmable power turret tube lens (or available programmable power zoom lens) provides automatic zooming for a wide field of view at high levels of image detail.Platform is driven by QVPAK software, offering a choice in accuracy levels, optical/oblique illumination systems and measuring ranges. Includes provisions to integrate touch probing for 3-D measuring work. Displays measurement results in 2-D/3-D graphics for easy interpretation. Single mouse-click edge-detection, abnormal data elimination, noise filters, data fit, the SmartEditor part program and other editing and control tools are standard.   

Mitutoyo America Corp., www.mitutoyo.com 

The latest service pack for AutoVue 18 adds support for AutoCAD version 2006 and Autodesk Inventor version 10. It is available immediately for AutoVue users under maintenance.

 

Additional formats supported by previously releases include: CATIA 5 R14 (3-D/2-D); DirectModel JT 8; SolidDesigner 13 (OneSpace Designer 2005); Mentor DxDesigner Schematics/Symbols 2004; Mentor Expedition PCB/Schematics 2004/2004 sp1; Cadence Allegro 15.2; PADS PowerPCB Binary version 5; P-CAD PCB/Schematics 2004; Zuken CADIF 8; Zuken CADSTAR PCB/Schematics/3D 7; Acrobat PDF 1.6 (version 7).  

AutoVue provides native viewing, printing, markup, digital mockup and real-time collaboration support for engineering drawings, 2-D CAD, 3-D CAD parts & assemblies, PCB layouts & schematics and office documents. Available as a Desktop Edition as well as a Client-Server Edition for Windows or UNIX servers.

Cimmetry Systems Corp., www.cimmetry.com