A major upgrade to the CR-5000 enterprise-wide PCB design suite of tools includes 44 productivity enhancements in schematic capture, layout and simulation.

Version 8.01 is aimed at designers of high-complexity boards that use extreme miniaturization technologies such as embedded passives, flex circuits, high-density interconnects and FPGAs. Capabilities include RF design, design re-use and design partitioning  with core design strengths that meet the requirements of consumer and high-tech electronics applications. Built on the design structure and methodology of version 7.

Enhancements to schematic capture and analysis module include a net connect view, the ability to import and export net label and pin information in CSV format, new fault analysis functions and a property viewer that can be used during symbol re-load. The upgrades to the Board Designer placement and routing module mean that users have use of automatic area correction functionality, benefit from even deeper integration with mechanical CAD and can achieve more consistent star-point connections. The board layout tool can space tracks automatically based on the electrical potential difference between them, and has support for multiple bond wires.

Zuken, www.zuken.com

 

Vibration Isolation Mounts are ideal when designing or retrofitting sensitive OEM equipment where external isolation is not desired or is not suited to the application. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes with load capacities ranging from 200 to 20,000 lbs, and standard heights of 4", 6", 12" and 24".
 
Provide vertical and horizontal vibration isolation with low natural frequencies, automatic leveling and height control to within 0.005", and internal damping for improved stability. Have a standard blue polyurethane finish and are Class 100 cleanroom compatible.
 
Offered in active and slave configurations. Active mounts use the VIBRALEVEL Air Servo Valve to feed or bleed air from the mounts to maintain preset "zero deflection" and compensate for load changes. Slave mounts do not have Air Servo Valves but are controlled by one of the active mounts.
 
Options include a damping tank, a portable air compressor and a white epoxy-powder-coat finish for Class 10 cleanroom compatibility. 
 
Can also be used for steppers, laser trimmers, automated wafer inspection, profilometers and surface-measurement instruments.
 
Kinetic Systems Inc., www.kineticsystems.com

 

At SEMICON West, Speedline Technologies will spotlight the latest platform enhancements and developments of its soon to be released XyflexPro⁺Dispensing System.
 
Delivering an increased speed rating of more than 30% and twice the accuracy,
It features an advanced composite gantry design and linear drive system using motion control drive technology. Available as a standalone or in-line system, can be configured for a range of dispense applications within the electronics, automotive and medical industries.

Also on demonstration at booth 8705:  The XyflexPro HVB dual head dispense system and the Accel MicroCel cleaning platform.  
 
Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech.com

 

Micro-Meter 2 Servo is a positive-displacement, two-component meter-mix dispensing system designed to apply small precision beads and small metered shots of precisely mixed resins. Servo-motor design provides consistent, repeatable bead profiles and variable-flow-rate metered shot volumes. Said to improve production rates and product quality, and reduce manufacturing costs.

Provides a variety of preset material-dispensing profiles and dispense results. Can dispense precisely mixed materials for different part configurations. It can be preset to vary the flow rate during dispensing—to change the bead profile in gasketing or fill rate in potting applications—in automated, indexing, xyz-motion and robotic processes. The control will also accept commands from the automation.

Snuf-Bak or No-Drip dispense valve is provided with seals matched to each dispense fluid and designed for long life in high-cycle dispensing applications. Dispense valve may be remote mounted. Disposable No-Flush mixers mix and dispense virtually all two-component materials including epoxies, polyurethanes and silicones. 

Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc., www.SealantEquipment.com