Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

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