SML5050RBG1K-TR is a low-profile, surface-mount, full-spectrum RGB LED. Said to provide excellent performance and terrific visibility in a compact size of 5.5 x 5.5 mm. The RGB diodes emit high-intensity light in a viewing angle of 120°. The red diode's wavelength varies between 620 and 630 nm; the green diode’s is between 520 and 535 nm; and the blue operates between 460 and 475 nm. Luminous intensities range from 150 to 500 mcd at 20 mA current. A water clear lens protects the diode array.

Use with s OptiLED Light Pipes to simplify the spatial relationship between the PCB and remote indicator illumination points. Light pipes channel the LED-generated light to the exact location where the light is required. Compatibility with infrared and vapor phase reflow soldering processes and pick-and-place automated equipment make the LED series cost effective. Broadens the illumination options available for back lighting computer panels, handheld instruments like PDAs, data- and tele-communication status indicators, etc. Solid-state design renders LEDs impervious to electrical and mechanical shock, vibration, frequent switching and environmental extremes. Average life span of 100,000-plus hours (11 years.

LEDtronics Inc., www.ledtronics.com

Flux Pen is a precise, inexpensive, handy tool for applying liquid flux to tiny chip components and individual solder joints. Can be used with different types of fluxes. Its fine tip allows the user to apply flux to very small areas in densely populated assemblies. Cuts down on waste and prevents over-fluxing, reducing possible cleaning time and preventing contamination.

Transparent cartridge allows the user to see the amount of remaining material in the pen; has small, compact size and large capacity. Flux is dispensed by lightly squeezing the barrel; the user controls the amount of flux flow. A snug-fitting cap prevents flux evaporation in the barrel. Constructed of rugged polypropylene, the refillable pen features an ergonomic design, and is compact enough to fit into the top pocket of a lab coat.

Cobar Solder Products (U.S.); contact Bob Silveri: cspbob@aol.com.

GÖPEL electronic announces the availability of the first products for extended JTAG/boundary scan solutions based on the hardware platform Scanflex. Add new capabilities for analog and mixed-signal test.

Three PCI-based boundary scan controllers (SFX Controller) of various performance classes will be available, with six different TAP-Transceivers (SFX Transceiver) and an I/O module (SFX Module) for parallel, digital I/O. The product family will be expanded to include USB, PXI, VXI and fire wire controllers as well as TAP 8 and TAP 16 gang tranceivers.

A Scanflex system is controlled by a SFX controller. The PCI-based SFX/PCI1149 is available in three performance classes: A, B and C, with a max. TCK frequency of 20, 50 or 80 MHz, respectively. Integrated Fastscale technology allows upgrades “on the fly” through software while it is inside the host PC. Controllers include the ADYCS II feature to compensate for signal propagation delay, as well as HYSCAN for  data synchronization of serial and parallel vectors.

The portfolio transceivers includes desktop solutions for 2, 4, 6 and 8 TAP configurations, as well as compact versions with 2 and 4 TAP for more rugged environments. Include 32 dynamic, parallel digital I/O, two analog I/O channels, three static digital I/O and trigger lines. Have removable TAP Interface Cards (TIC). The first available TIC – a single ended interface with line drivers supporting TAP cable up to 5 feet long – provides programmability for input threshold, output voltage, input and output impedance, TCK frequency, delay compensation, a relay controlled power signal and read-back capability of TAP output signals.

SFX5296 provides 96 parallel I/O channels. Each is individually configurable as input, output, bi-directional or Tri-State. Feature Unstress protection and voltage programmability for groups of 32 I/O. 

GÖPEL electronic GmbH, goepel.com

FEINFOCUS, a business unit of COMET, announces the HDX-ray 16-bit Imaging Chain for FOX x-ray inspection systems. Captures high-resolution images with film-like quality, even in real-time. Provides sharp digital images for thorough inspection of applications requiring high magnifications, such as MEMS/MOEMS, semiconductor packages, high-density interconnects, hybrids and encapsulants.

Fully-integrated 2.6 mega pixel imaging subsystem features more than 65,000 grey scales with freely-selectable frame rates from 1 to 30 fps, for imaging of low-contrast, low-density and high-contrast, high-density structures and materials at the same time.  Powered by the Feinfocus GUI.

FOX nanofocus x-ray inspection system provides xy feature recognition of 300 nm (0.3 µm) and asmallest focal spot size (less than 1 µm). Employs a modular concept, available in multiple configurations. Offers geometric magnification up to 2,720x (total magnification up to 8,120x).

COMET, comet.ch