New Products
The Extech i5 compact IR camera is for thermal imaging, with focus-free viewing and 5000-image miniSD card storage. Monitors and detect the thermal condition of electrical system components. Reportedly can inspect areas that can’t be reached with thermocouples or other contact-based instruments. High-res images pinpoint problems in need of repair. Is said to deliver accuracy of 2% and thermal sensitivity of 0.18°F/0.1°C. Is 12 oz. Features a 2.8" high-res color LCD.
Extech Instruments, www.extech.com
The Nexus System workbench is designed for electronics, research, assembly and technical work. Can be customized. Has heavy-gauge upright frames with notches in the front and back, to mount accessories on either side. Accessories include tool rails, lights, shelves, pivoting arms, and monitor/accessory trays. Electrical and air power attachments can be added as well. Overhead cabinets can be added for storage. Is ergonomically designed.
Lista International Corp., www.listaintl.com
Lista International Corp., www.listaintl.com
LFM 48 N is a no-clean, Pb-free alternative to gel pastes traditionally used in BGA PoP stacked device applications. Is for holding larger area devices that often exhibit warpage during reflow. Combines ultra-fine solder spheres and a low-voiding, thermally stable flux vehicle. Formulation comprises SAC 305 with a solder powder size of 4 to 24 µm. Features reported open time in a dipping tray 8 hrs. at 23°C and 50% RH, and up to 8 hrs. process window time between dipping and reflow.
Almit Ltd., www.almit.com
Almit Ltd., www.almit.com
The Horizon 01i screen printer now has a reported accuracy of 2.0 Cpk @ +/-25 µm, and can output DPMO statistics. The Horizon 03i now comes with Cyclone understencil cleaning, said to reduce changeover times and paper volume. And the Horizon platform range now comes with HawkEye post-print verification, said to verify 100% of boards in line beat rates (acquisition speeds: 750 to 1700 sq. mm per sec.).
DEK, www.dek.com
Lites Wipes are a generic version of Kimberly Clark’s Kimwipes. Reportedly are exactly the same but at a lower cost. Are made with absorbent low linting cellulose. Two sizes are available: 4.5" x 8.3" in 300/box quantities; 15" x 16.6" in 140/box quantities. Push-up dispensers are also available.
High-Tech Conversions Inc., www.high-techconversions.com
V400 software reportedly reduces programming time 40%. Creates customer libraries automatically, permitting users to deploy the same library in different process stages from first-off inspection until post-reflow or post-wave soldering. Includes a calculation algorithm that operates with synthetic imaging algorithms; facilitates the deployment of rule-based algorithms. Is said to be ideal for high-volume production. Features an improved color-modeling algorithm.
Marantz Business Electronics, www.marantz.com/bus/eu/
