Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

CION Module/DIMM168 is a digital module serially controlled via TAP by CION ASIC chips. Said to enable testing of all signal and voltage supply pins of JEDEC Std.-compliant DIMM168 plug connectors. Is plugged into a socket, whereby interface stages’ voltage between 1.8V and 5V are adapted automatically. Several boards of the same or different types can be cascaded in a daisy chain configuration. All channels can be independently switched as Input/Output/Tristate. Provides special safety mechanisms.

Goepel Electronic, www.goepel.com

Videojet 3430 laser marking system is said to be capable of speeds up to 2,000 characters per sec. and line speeds up to 50 ft. per sec. Has an IP65-rated housing, self-contained cooling system, an articulated arm and a small marking head. Uses no consumables such as inks, solvents or compressed air).

Videojet Technologies, www.videojet.com

The Green Monster ESD stencil wiping roll is Pb-free compatible and antistatic. Said to prevent sparks that can damage components and cause voids in solder traces. Uses coarse ESD fibers. Fabric is said to have an aggressive cleaning surface. Reportedly provides more voids to collect solder paste, as opposed to smearing that results from using paper. Is made of a cross-linked acrylic polymer that bonds the fibers together. Porous product permits full use of the vacuum system.

High-Tech Conversions, www.high-techconversions.com

This environmentally safe circuit board cleaner will replace former cleaners that required special handling and disposal. Is nonflammable. Reportedly cleans better than previous solutions in most applications and without the need for fume evacuation or special toxic handling. Developed specifically for cleaning circuits and components to eliminate leakage through residue or contaminants. Said to work well on boards in high frequency and low voltage applications where contaminants cause failure. Available in liquid concentrate and is suitable for high-volume circuit board production equipment and special hand-cleaning applications.

Circuit Suds, www.circuitsuds.com

The Grab-Eez wipe dispenser is said to be economical, dispensing only one wipe at a time. The double C-fold design gives each wipe an exposed edge so that the user can grab one wipe without touching the next. Said to conform to housekeeping practices and protects wipes from the environment until use.

High-Tech Conversions Inc., www.high-techconversions.com

Wedge emulation technology is for low profile interconnects, fine pitch, running stitch interconnects, and die-to-die bonding in high-density packages such as LEDs and RF packages. Uses Model 8000 ball bonder. Said to bond seven to 12 wires per second. Can program an interconnect beginning with a stitch instead of ball; complies with visual standards defined per Mil-Std-883, Method 2017. Can use a wire other than gold, such as aluminum or copper.

Palomar Technologies, www.palomartechnologies.com