The Q2 high-speed connector options have been expanded with integrated power pins, RF connectors and retention pins. Come with positive alignment features, edge-mount and right-angle design variations, single-ended and differential signal routing, and optional EMI shielding. In 10 or 11mm mated height and signal pins on 0.635 mm pitch.  Available with up to 156 I/Os per connector set in single-ended configuration and up to 64 pairs in a differential pair configuration. Pricing begins at 0.08¢ per line at 5,000 interconnects.

Samtec, www.samtec.com
 

Software upgrades are being offered for CBT6000, model 8000 automatic wire bonders and the model 3500 component placement work cell. Included are the latest operating software, improved vision systems for pattern recognition and Bond Data Miner, which monitors machine and process trends. Reportedly can track and archive traceability data; automatically adapt its process parameters; capture and analyze process and machine trends; and report its own uptime and statistics to any computer in the world.
 
Palomar Technologies, www.palomartechnologies.com
 

SMX Series surface mount DC to 18 GHz packages reportedly have low insertion loss and good return loss and thermal properties. Designed to provide good electrical transition performance for die. Made to provide wideband electrical performance and incorporate copper composite bases for thermal dissipation. Sealed with cup-shaped liquid crystal polymer lids with B-stage epoxy preforms.
 
StratEdge, www.stratedge.com
 
 
 

QTEK Adhesive Remover reportedly eliminates misprinted adhesives and pastes before they cure and attach themselves to screens or PCBs. Is an isoparaffinic hydrocarbon, and reportedly contains no ozone-depleting substances, and is RoHS and WEEE compliant. Is available in tubs of 100 pre-saturated wipes, 500 ml spray bottles, 5 liter containers and more.

QTEK, www.qtek.com