Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

The model MV-0180-PNM needle valve has been designed with a low-density plastic wetted chamber, so that the anaerobic resin does not come into contact with the metal body of the valve. Material is fed under pressure to the valve directly from its packaged container; the container bottle can be placed in an air pressure reservoir, top ported to the valve. An air pulse is delivered from a valve controller that actuates a solenoid attached to the needle seal, allowing the fluid to flow. When the air pulse is removed, a forward action spring returns the needle and closes the seal, shutting off the fluid. A 4-way air control can be connected to eliminate the reliance on spring pressure. Includes a stroke adjuster for final tuning of shot size.

I&J Fisnar Inc., www.ijfisnar.com

The Omano microscope was configured for chip inspection purposes around a 3344T trinocular stereo microscope with a 1.3 mega pixel eyepiece camera: the Omano CAM 13. The microscope has both 10x and 20x wide-field eyepieces, and a 7.5x-45x zoom range, which doubles with the 2.0x Barlow Lens or 20X wide-field eyepieces. The system is being offered for $1,068.00 to ERAI members.

ERAI, www.erai.com

The Microscope Store, www.themicroscopestore.com

The PhotonicFlow System is reportedly the first complete, functional lab-on-a-chip system. Is comprised of a multiwell chip, a handheld device controller and readout software. Combines printed semiconductors with various lab-on-chip technologies. Uses handheld device controller for electronic readout of the signals from the photodetector and readout software.

Bioident, www.bioident.com

Flotherm Version 7 electronics thermal analysis software features a response surface optimization capability. Fits a 3D surface to the entire design space. Automatically creates and runs the required number of simulations to explore the entire design space. Generates a "response surface" showing the value of the design goals for all the combinations of variables run. Said to have better design insight and intuition; rapid determination of which design parameters are crucial, and instant assessment of the effects of manufacturing variations. Applications include heat sink design; PCB component placement; fan/blower selection and the location of vents. Has the ability to embed arbitrary conductive thermal resistor networks within the overall fluid dynamics simulation. Includes a SmartPart that models heat pipes accurately and the ability to import 2D DXF files and extrude them directly into 3D shapes.

Flomerics, www.flomerics.com

The DX-350 Series of Digital Dispenser/Controllers is microprocessor-driven and fully digital. Reportedly dispenses precise fluid volume with consistent high accuracy and repeatability. Has an operating pressure of 0-100 psi and is designed to dispense a wide range of fluid viscosities. Is equipped with user friendly, intuitive firmware. Guarantees size-shot accuracy and control of drips between cycles with a digital timer, digital pressure and vacuum readout. Has 10 programmable memories capable of storing and recalling most frequently used dispensing cycles. Operates from a 24V DC supply and is ready to use with a power adapter, air hose, sample tips, barrel, syringe adapter and syringe stand. Features a timer range of 0.0080 to 60.00s.

OK International, www.okinternational.com

The T-2800 self-contained precision temperature forcing system for electronic component testing incorporates a built-in air compressor that reportedly eliminates the need for an external air supply at the test location. Has a temperature range of -60˚C to 200˚C, an airflow rate of 300 SCFH, a small footprint, and an intuitive user interface. Incorporates a receiver tank; after-cooler; water separator; a heatless desiccant air dryer; an integrated test arm, a pneumatically controlled test head, and self-diagnostics capability.

Thermonics, www.thermonics.com