NC676 is a no-clean halogen-free leaded solder paste. Is compatible with 63/37, 62/36/2 alloys with Type 3, 4 and 5 solder meshes. Features print volume consistency down to 12 mm circles and IPC 7095 Class III resistance to voiding using straight ramp and soak reflow profiles. Leaves a penetrable, colorless residue. Reportedly offers excellent resistance to hot and cold slump. Offers minimal residue, shiny SnPb solder joints and excellent solder spread on all common pad finishes. Features high-volume repeatability with 16 mm pitch QFP pads and excellent response to one-hour pause after two knead strokes at 35-65% RH.

FCT Assembly, www.fctassembly.com

The Nikko standard magazine rack features smooth width adjustment in fewer than 5 sec. using rack and pinion system. Features ESD-safe plastic card guides with 50 slots; is compatible with all equipment brands. Also features heat-resistant card guides for board temperatures up to 275°F. Jumbo magazine holds up to 24" x 28" PCBs; metal magazine is for dry and oven processes, and low-height magazine is available to add every 10 slots.

Nix of America, www.nixofamerica.com
Seika Machinery Inc., www.seikausa.com

Model 3800 is the 8th generation automated device programmer. Combines speed of vector engine coprocessor technology, universal device support, and on-the-fly vision centering. Supports microcontrollers, NAND flash, NOR flash, serial flash, managed NAND flash, E/EPROM, flash EPROM, and other technologies with densities up to an 8 Eb theoretical limit; supports devices with voltage down to 0.7 (Vdd). Coprocessor design hardware accelerates waveforms during the programming cycle. Uses LaserAlign sensor. Can use eight to 16 socket cards; is compatible with Flashstream socket cards.

BPM Microsystems, www.bpmmicro.com

Flying Scorpion FLS940Sxi flying prober delivers short programming times and high fault coverage of traditional bed-of-nails in-circuit test for prototype, ramp-up and low-volume/high-mix test applications. Has single-sided test capability. Can be equipped with up to 10 variable or fixed-angle probe modules. Offers AccuFast drives as standard features and can be equipped with ScanProbe. Also offers QuickTest; variable angle 3-D probing; power-on testing including boundary scan JTAG, on-board device programming and function testing; linear surface motors; probing area of 1,050 mm x 640 mm.

Acculogic Inc., www.acculogic.com