Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

ZIF Flex Data Link (ZHDL2 Series) and Socket (ZHR5 Series) system is for high-speed and rugged cable-to-board applications. Is 0.5mm pitch; features rugged latching system with a notch on the flex data link for positive retention and zero insertion force on the pads. Standard weld tabs provide stable connection. Available in two standard lengths and wiring options; typical performance is up to 9.0 GHz (@7dB insertion loss) for a 5" length and 4.14 GHz (@ 7dB insertion loss) for a 10" length. SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel, PCIe, Ethernet and Infiniband are supported. Is RoHS compliant and available in 20, 30, 40 and 50 positions. Signal contacts on top and ground contacts on the bottom optimize signal integrity and high-speed data transfer. Can be modified for custom pin counts and lengths.

Samtec, www.samtec.com

VIR-STAT air ionizers are for eliminating static charges in ESD-sensitive assembly areas. Are available in various configurations. Two bench-top units direct ionized air to the workspace directly in front of an assembler. One unit has an RS485 port for data collection; the other does not. Overhead ionizing units are available for controlling larger areas. Reduce “stiction” when handling extremely small insulative components.

Virtual Industries, www.virtual-ii.com

This filter removal tool is compatible with cone-shaped XS filters for Panasonic CM402 and CM602 nozzles. Permits easy installation and replacement of micro-sized filters. Compatible with all Panasonic replacement nozzles for high-speed (8- and 12-nozzle, Type A-0 and A-2) and multifunctional (Type B) placement heads. XS filters are sold in packs of 100; are designed for 100-series, 100S-series, 200-series, 200S-series, 400-series and 1000-series.

Count On Tools, visit www.cotinc.com

MoCart (method of operation cart) includes a line of accessories for all areas of the production factory and test labs. Is available in two cart heights: 40" or 50". Accessories snap on and are adjustable on-the-fly. Is lightweight and is 20" wide. Accessories include the PCB Vertical Carrier, All-in-One Kit Cart, SMT reels, stencils, hanging bins, feeder storage, and storage shelves.

Bliss Industries, www.blissindustries.com

FM-206 3-port rework station can power any Hakko FM handpiece. Compact design minimizes loss of bench space. Can use FM-2029 single hot air handpiece and soon the FM-2030 heavy duty soldering iron. Features a graphic user interface; self-contained pump for vacuum and airflow; digital airflow indicator; manual or auto mode, and has configurable display in °C or °F. Integrates with FR-830 and FR-870 preheaters. Is capable of hot air rework of 0201 and 01005. Has an optional footswitch for pump operation.

American Hakko Products, www.HakkoUSA.com

Ed.: Will be available July 5.

DMP-5005 material printer is a large format, noncontact fluid deposition system. Is capable of jetting fluids using the 16-jet, 1 or 10 picoliter user-fillable cartridges, and up to 5 sequentially operating 128-jet, 1 or 10 picoliter printheads with up to 5 different functional fluids. One picoliter cartridge can deposit features as small as 20 µm and below. Has a printable area of 500mm x 500mm and maintains a positional accuracy and repeatability of ±5 and ±1 µm, respectively. Uses a temperature controlled vacuum platen to register, maintain and thermally manage substrates during printing. Substrates include plastic, glass, ceramics, and silicon, as well as flexible substrates ranging from membranes, gels, and thin films to paper products. An integrated drop visualization system captures droplet formation images as droplet ejection parameters are adjusted. Each printhead calibrated on per nozzle basis. Includes second camera.

Fujifilm Dimatix, www.dimatix.com