Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

BluePrint-4-PADS for Mentor PADS permits simplification and automation of documentation for PCB fabrication, assembly and inspection. Is node-locked and includes drag-and-drop and automatic formatting of PCB views; uses PADS ASCII file for intelligent PCB view display; imports Gerber, DXF, PDF, JPEG, BMP, AVI, WAV; built-in word processing with spell check; intelligent note blocks on multiple pages; hyperlink between notes, callouts and details; imports PADS logic schematics as OLE objects; automatic drill chart creation; support for drill tolerances; automatic layer stack-up detail creation; unlimited PCB views on a single sheet (topside, bottom side, inner layers); view assembly variances on assembly drawing; assembly reference designation placement; support for mechanical components in BOM; no hiding and displaying of layers to produce documentation; real-time viewing of PCB documentation (no output required); export to HTML for web viewing, and free document viewer download.

DownStream Technologies, www.downstreamtech.com

M.A.P. software version 2.16b is used with MEGAM.O.L.E. 20, SuperM.O.L.E. Gold, and V-M.O.L.E. Uses wizards to ease setup and target thermal profile verification. Target 10 helps define a specification and program it into the software. Engineer and verify modes permit user to turn off irrelevant aspects, while retaining full diagnostic capability. Engineer mode grants access to more than 180 customizable data extractions, customizable reports, and full profile data for detailed diagnostics.

ECD, www.ecd.com

Servo-Flo 608 meter system is designed to meter-mix and dispense two-component materials for high-speed dispensing. Has a positive rod displacement design. Can dispense large volumes of material without reloading. Also has dual servo drive motors useful for adjusting or using more than one material formulation. Operator-adjustable ratios and preset volumes. Changing metering tubes to change ratio is eliminated. Dispenses two-part urethanes, epoxies, silicones and acrylics in temperature-controlled robotic and manual applications. Is designed to dispense up to 200 g/sec. (at 1:1 ratio). Can vary target ratio by a factor up to 10 times and typically handles up to 1,000 parts per hr.

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

Duralco 125 “stress free" epoxy forms a flexible, electrically conductive bond for continuous use to 400ºF. Is said to be ideal for manufacturing and repairing flexible circuits, solder replacement, bonding semiconductors, EMI shielding, thermistors, wire tacking, heating elements, assembling, and electronics. Offers 400ºF service and reportedly provides good electrical conductivity, high bond strength, thermal and mechanical shock resistance, adhesion to dissimilar substrates and excellent chemical resistance. Hand-held applicator is said to dispense with pinpoint accuracy the mixture epoxy that cures at room temperature (16-24 hrs. at 75ºF; 20 min. at 200ºF) with no objectionable odors. Eliminates mixing, measuring, excess waste and messy cleanup. Is silver-based and resistant to moisture, chemicals and solvents.

Cotronics, www.cotronics.com

Sarcon GR-Fd thermal interface gap filler pad is a gel-like material manufactured with an integrated nylon mesh layer that is said to prevent distortion and stretching during die-cut operations. Is said to be easier to install. Reportedly will transfer heat with a thermal conductivity of 1.5 W/m°K and a thermal resistance ranging between 0.60 and 3.33°C in²/W, depending on material thickness, when placed between a heat source and a nearby heat sink. Flame retardant TIM is available in nine thicknesses ranging from 0.50 to 5 mm in sheets up to 300 x 200 mm.

Fujipoly America Corporation, www.fujipoly.com

Polysim 509 Work Surface Mat is for ultra-sensitive environments. Has permanent static dissipative properties. Is made from non-outgassing material. Does not particulate and contaminate the workplace. Is made from thermoplastic urethane. Has abrasion resistance characteristics. Is made from two layers of 0.040 Polysim sealed over an impact-absorbing polyurethane conductive foam core. Is ASTM E84 class 1 and NFPA 701 fire rated. Is available in custom sizes, including any width up to 48", and lengths up to 96". The material thickness is 0.22". Available in black or white.

Simplex Isolation Systems, www.simplexstripdoors.com/dccurtains.htm