D9600 C-SAM is a general-purpose system for laboratory/failure analysis work or for low-volume production inspection, including software and hardware upgrades. Has a linear motor x-axis scanner that leverages Gen6-style technology. Can select image resolution based on desired pixel spacing, down to 1µm, for the size scan desired. Includes Sonolytics operator interface. PolyGate technology is designed for optimizing imaging at multiple levels simultaneously. Visual PolyGate permits the operator to see all the gates (slices of time/depth to be investigated) chosen for each level of interest within a sample in a dual A-Scan display format. Each gate yields its own image. Permits the capture of up to 100 gates per channel during a single scan. Results can be turned into a 3D volumetric model. Can diagnose features within typical microelectronic samples, such as plastic-encapsulated ICs.

Sonoscan, www.sonoscan.com 

800 large format automatic optical inspection system is for printed circuit board assemblies up to 21.6" x 31.5". Offers full-color inspection. Has short programming time and combined pattern matching and condition-based AOI algorithms; has high throughput with excellent defect capture and low false calls on solder paste, components, and solder fillets. THT inspection algorithms allow for 100% inspection of through-hole component leads. Includes telecentric primary lens with the option of up to eight additional cameras for angled inspection, RGB lighting, and through lens illumination. Bench-top and inline versions are available.

MEK/Marantz, www.escapethegreyworld.com

Agilent N6462A DDR4 compliance test application is for systems using double-data-rate 4 memory. Can accelerate turn-on and debug of DDR4 systems by automating the execution of physical layer tests. Uses four high-bandwidth oscilloscope channels. DDR4 dynamic random-access memory technology with high-bandwidth interface operates at a max. of 1.2 volts and can achieve a data transfer rate of up to 3.2 giga transfers per sec. Is designed for high-end computing applications. Application provides automated clock, electrical and timing tests. Automatically configures oscilloscope for each test and generates an HTML report at the end of the test. Report compares results with specified test limit and indicates how closely the device passes or fails each test. Can debug signal integrity issues using N6462A software in conjunction with InfiniiScan multichannel and multizone triggering features.

Agilent Technologies, www.agilent.com

PC003 solder practice kit is IPC-A-610 compliant. Is for training and testing employees. Double-sided PC board has pads for 13 different components: one through-hole dip14 and 12 surface-mount components. Each item is individually bagged and tagged. Consists of PLCCs, SOICs, TSSOPs, SOTs, passives, and QFPs with 0.5mm and 0.65mm pitch. Is for classroom training and practice.

Practical Components, www.practicalcomponents.com