Alpha OM-353 is an ultra-fine feature print and air reflow-capable solder paste ideal for assemblies sensitive to component warpage or processes that require cleaning. Has been tested to provide printing performance down to 180µm pad size. Alpha OM-535 is a low-temperature paste with excellent drop shock resistance and electrical reliability for low-temperature reflow applications. Reportedly produces excellent solder joint and flux residue cosmetics, even when using long/high thermal soaking.
Alpha Assembly Solutions, alphaassembly.com
Prism 800 coating system leverages nozzle-less ultrasonic spray head technology for thin, uniform application of coatings such as photoresists, EMI shield coatings, fuel cell catalysts, and other specialty coatings used in the semiconductor packaging, fuel cell, display, and medical markets. Is designed to meet high throughput production requirements. Features high-speed, fully programmable x-y-z gantry and usable spray area of up to 780 x 780mm. Options include tandem coating heads, two independent liquid delivery systems, dual substrate lift stations, robot load lift/shuttle station, etc.
Ultrasonic Systems, www.ultraspray.com
Flat PCB Trays for work in-process handling hold up to 25 0.12"-thick cards at 0.65" pitch. Are lightweight and sturdy. Flat PCB trays hold up to 25 PCBs of virtually any size for storage and transport at manual workstations. Made of conductive material; temperature rated up to 1,76O°F.
FKN Systek, fknsystek.com
EMS 561-854 conductive adhesive for die-attach applications with small- to medium-size die and tantalum capacitors is designed to cure in one minute at 170ºC. Is stress-absorbing, designed to withstand the rigors of thermal cycling, and features conductive stability. Applicable by pin transfer or needle dispensing.
Engineered Materials Systems, www.emsadhesives.com
SF855-LR soldering flux is a low-solid, low-residue, no-clean, non-rosin organic flux designed for use in tabber and stringer equipment of PV through soldering tabs to cell contacts. Low solids content (1.6%) and nature of activator system reportedly result in nearly no residue left on cell after soldering. Wide operating window and temperature range; can be used in SnPb, SnAgPb and Pb-free applications.
Kester, www.kester.com
GTAz optical head comes on PowerSpector and SpectorBOX AOI machines. Delivers stereoscopic imaging using nine high-speed (90 Fps) cameras operating in full 24-bit color. Image differentials are merged and a vectorized map of the component created, then analyzed based on programmer-applied tolerances. Requires no active light projection, and thus is less costly and compact, for desktop systems. Removes need for capture cards utilizing Thunderbolt2 20GBs transfer speeds and full frame transfer. Views side of components rather than extruded 2D images (as with single-camera systems). Has 3D features such as verification of body height, tilt and coplanarity; and 2D benefits of fast programming and pin height and solder meniscus profile analysis, component presence/absence, polarity, value, angle, offset, color, extra part detection, solder ball detection and short detection. Line-sourced DOAL (direct on axis lighting) coaxial lighting system with high-resolution telecentric optics enables inspection of solder joints without shadow effects from tall components nearby as well as accurate inspection model building. Omnidirectional multi angle, multi-color LED lighting provides optimal illumination regardless of component direction.
Mek (Marantz Electronics), marantz-electronics.com