Reconfigurable mini probe station model W4.0 x L6.5 is used to test a chip or small printed circuit board that can’t wait for local lab probe station availability. Has footprint of 22" x 9" x 8" and can be used at the desk or a lab. Weighs 9lbs. Is fully manual with 4" x 6.5" test plate with vacuum holes and wide probe holder plates on each positioner with multiple holes for probe mounting. Both positioners can slide back and forth in the X and Y directions and can be moved toward the DUT at the angle. Height positioning is accomplished via digital micrometers, and each positioner can be locked independently. Magnetic plates attach to normal probe mounting holes to allow additional magnetic x-y-z positioners with fine adjustment; probe arms are adjustable in the x, y, z and theta axes.

D-Coax, www.D-COAX.com

Parallel Functional Test reportedly reduces panel testing to the time of a single board and reduces or eliminates end-of-line functional test steps. Combined with ICT and MultiWriter1 flash programming, is reportedly a one-stop, all-in-one parallel solution for high-volume small boards. Overall test time for an 8-up panel of control boards is reportedly 5x faster than traditional one-up testing. Board has ICT time of 3 sec., flash programming time of 15 sec., and functional testing of 20 sec. MultiWriter flash programming technology allows programming and verification of each of eight boards simultaneously.

CheckSum, checksum.com

UV15X-6NM-2 one-component UV-curable urethane acrylate is for bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulation. Moderate viscosity, with an elongation exceeding 200%. Withstands rigorous thermal cycling and mechanical shocks. Serviceable over temperature range of -80° to +250°F. Good chemical resistance, especially to water, cleaning agents and oils. Refractive index of 1.50, is optically clear and has non-yellowing properties. Cures readily in 10 to 30 sec. when exposed to UV light. Is not oxygen inhibited. Cures can be obtained in sections approaching 0.25" thick. Bonds to glass, plastics including polycarbonates and acrylics, composites, metals and many types of rubbers. Can be purchased in 3 to 60cc syringe applicators.

Master Bond, masterbond.com

Sarcon PG80A is a low-compression, putty-like thermal interface material. The 13W/m°K gap filler pad conforms to most component shapes and uneven surfaces to transfer heat from its source to a nearby heat sink or spreader, while exhibiting a thermal resistance as low as 0.08°Cin²/W at 14 PSI. Is for applications that have delicate or wide-variation component heights and require material compression between 30% and 90%. Is available in four sheet thicknesses (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0mm) up to a max. dimension of 300 x 200mm. Can be ordered in die-cut form. Is suited for environments with operating temperatures that range from -40° to +150°C and exhibits a UL94 flame retardant rating of V-0.

Fujipoly America, www.fujipoly.com