Parylene Conformal Coating Machine 1092 uses vapor phase to transform coatings from solids. Is horizontal, stainless steel, 8' long x 30" wide. Requires electrical power and a vent connection. Pumping section consists of cold trap and pump; separate controls for temperature and vacuum sensor.
Paratronix, www.paratronix.com
The FH family of flexible circuit connectors come in different configurations with contact pitches ranging from 0.3 to 1 mm. Are for flexible printed circuit and flat flex cable-type connections. Certain models feature side-retention tabs. Includes:
FH12 – ZIF connector; 0.5 mm and 1 mm pitch; top or bottom contact points; horizontal and vertical mounting; front flip lock actuator; FPC thickness 0.18 or 0.3 mm; connector height 2, 2.4, 4.85 mm (vertical); contact positions from 6-60;
FH19C/19SC – ZIF connector; 0.5 mm pitch; bottom contact point; horizontal mounting; front flip lock actuator; FPC thickness 0.2 mm (FH19C), 0.3 mm (FH19SC); connector height 0.9 mm; contact positions from 4-50;
FH23 – LIF connector; 0.3 mm pitch; bottom contact point; horizontal mounting; front flip lock actuator; FPC thickness 0.2 mm; connector height 1.25 mm; contact positions from 15-71;
FH26 – ZIF connector; 0.3 mm pitch; bottom contact point; horizontal mounting; front flip lock actuator; FPC thickness 0.2 mm; connector height 1 mm; contact positions from 13-71;
FH27 – ZIF connector; 0.4 mm pitch; bottom contact point; horizontal mounting; front flip lock actuator; FPC thickness 0.2 mm; connector height 1.2 mm; contact positions from 10-60;
FH28 – ZIF connector; 0.5 mm bottom contact point; horizontal mounting; front flip lock actuator; FPC thickness 0.3 mm; connector height 2.55 mm; contact positions from 20-80;
FH34S – ZIF connector; 0.5 mm pitch; top contact point; horizontal mounting; back flip lock actuator; FPC thickness 0.3 mm; connector height 1 mm; contact positions from 4-34;
FH35 – ZIF connector; 0.3 mm top contact point; horizontal mounting; back flip lock actuator; FPC thickness 0.2 mm; connector height 0.9 mm; contact positions 19, 25, 33, 35, 45 and 51.
Hirose Electric Co. Ltd., www.hiroseusa.com
Alpha CVP-520 solder paste is a Pb-free, no-clean, zero-halogen paste designed for pin-in-through-hole assembly of temperature-sensitive components. Reportedly reflows at peak temperatures of 155° to 190°C. Is said to provide fine feature printing on 0.30 mm circles at speeds up to 100 mm/sec., and in-circuit pin test yield.
Cookson Electronics, www.alpha.cooksonelectronics.com
Hirox/Seika Machinery, Inc., www.seikausa.com
XE-1000 series robotic soldering systems are for attaching tabbing and bus ribbon to crystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, CIGS and CdTe solar cells. Automate soldering process. Programmable control reportedly permits repeatable soldering over a wide range of format sizes. Can be used for either SnPb or Pb-free applications.
Christopher Associates Inc., www.christopherweb.com
Double/Bubble epoxy, urethane and silicone adhesives are available in variety-pak cartons of 25 or 50, in addition to the traditional 100-size carton. Color-coded, dual-pouch adhesive formulations include eight epoxies, three urethanes, and a silicone. Are designed to meet the needs of small to medium-size organizations for in-house or field service applications. Includes an adhesive selector guide. Includes five-minute epoxy, a non-sag gel epoxy for vertical and overhead use. Urethanes include a high-peel strength and high-shear strength. A silicone adhesive/sealant and a “one-wash” scrubbing beadlet hand cleanser are part of the full product offering.
Sanford Distributing Company Inc., www.TheEpoxysource.com