Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

S3X58-M650 solder paste is an ICT testable, halogen-free SAC 305 alloy. Properties include low voiding, high print speeds, and fine-pitch (µBGA, 0.4 mm pitch) capability.

S3X70-M407 Pb-free no-clean solder paste for ultra-fine-pitch applications uses a Type 5 powder; has been formulated for 0.2 mm pitch (µBGA) devices and 01005 components. Is said to wet in air environments and is low voiding.

Koki Co. Ltd., www.ko-ki.co.jp

M22X DL-18/460 Desktop AOI inspects SMT and PTH components (presence, type, polarity, offset, text, etc.) and reflow and wave solder joints (including meniscus). Provides 2-D solder paste inspection. Handles medium and large PCBs. Features high-speed digital XGA color camera, as well as analysis via synthetic imaging. Combines speed and accuracy of CL systems with a new lighting concept. Three pulse wave modulated LED light sources (main, side and DOAL) can lighten inspection points from three different angles. Up to six different lighting combinations are available.

Marantz, www.escapethegrayworld.com

Over Top Snuggers substrate clamping technology clamps the board flat before enabling finite snugging and clamp control for precise board location. Pulls board flat to enable a strong vacuum tooling contact; clamps are then pulled away from the board surface to permit close edge printing. Automatically adjusts for variations in board thickness, eliminating setup requirements between production batches and runs. Automatically adjusts for out-of-parallel boards. Uses Instinctiv V9 user interface software. Is compatible with all tooling variants, including HD Grid-Lok.

DEK, www.dek.com

VC-3 heavy duty vacuum tweezer is self-contained and activates from the top via a plunger mechanism. Is ESD-safe unit and is said to eliminate contamination from skin oils and handling damage to leads. It for loading burn-in trays or tinning leads, and can handle larger packages. Includes 1/2" (12.7 mm) diameter heavy-duty vacuum pen and two handling tips, a 1/2" (12.7 mm) and a 5/8" (15.88 mm) diameter rubber vacuum cup. Optionally, can be used with multiple cup pick-up tips or cups on a luer slip probe.

Virtual Industries Inc., virtual-ii.com

Omegameter 600SMD ionic contamination tester now features expanded profile capabilities, storing up to 99 test profiles. Optional software reportedly provides near infinite memory. Offers the ability to test components with a heated or non-heated test solution.

Specialty Coating Systems, www.scsequip.com

MSD 1200 Series dessicant cabinet is a modular, 0.5% RH cabinet for moisture sensitive device drying. Designed to exceed J-STS-033B.1. Includes a modular enclosure, with access from two sides that can be expanded to meet growing production, and a new dry unit with closed loop on-demand regeneration. U5001 "Dynamic Series" Zeolite dryer, for dehumidification, reportedly is capable of taking a basic MSD1212 from from 50%RH to less than 5% under unloaded conditions at 25°C in 240 sec. Optimal humidity levels are below 0.5% RH. Designed to regenerate only when necessary. Has a quiet and maintenance-free operation. Average power consumption is 30W per hr.

Totech, www.totech.eu.com