BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC has released a Swedish language version of J-STD-001E, Krav för Lödda Elektriska och Elektroniska Kretskort, the industry-consensus standard for soldering processes and materials.

No. 1002 is an electrically-heated, 500ºF cabinet oven used for various test procedures. Workspace dimensions measure 20" x 20" x 20". 8KW are installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular elements to heat the unit, while a 400CFM, 1/3-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow across the load. Features 4" insulated walls throughout, Type 304, 2B stainless steel interior with continuously backwelded seam construction, stainless steel exterior with #4 brushed finish, heavy-duty door and door frame, three nickel-plated wire shelves and adjustable opposed louvers on supply and return ductwork. Is equipped with safety equipment for handling flammable solvents, including explosion-venting door hardware, powered forced exhauster airflow safety switch, purge timer and digital indicating temperature controller.  

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com

AutoVision includes Vision Hawk and Vision Mini smart cameras. Aim to simplify the setup and deployment of machine vision applications, while providing a tool set for high-performance inspection and identification. AutoVision machine vision software has real-time feedback during programming and device configuration; is available on Vision Mini and Vision Hawk hardware platforms. Smart cameras feature compact housings; can be operated by AutoVision interface or Visionscape. Applications include part identification and location, item traceability, and other automated inspection tasks. Vision Mini is for embedded identification and inspection applications. Has integrated lighting and autofocus lens; is 1.8 x 2.1 x 1". Features wide angle optics for close range machine vision tasks, such as component ID, color matching, data matrix reading, and part location. Vision Hawk is for assembly verification, part identification, and symbol decoding. Has liquid lens technology for unlimited autofocus. Includes integrated optics and lighting, industrial protocols, and plug-and-play connectivity.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

Speedprint SP700avi screen printer is for high-volume SMT production and high-mix, quick product setup and changeover. Has 6 Sigma alignment capabilities. Uses 1µm resolution linear encoders on all axes and intuitive software. Has a one-piece frame. Features look down/look down vision for board-to-stencil alignment; has 20µm performance at 2 Cpk. Includes auto stencil load/unload, vacuum-assisted stencil cleaner, and optical inspection of paste bead. 2-D post-print bridge detection and various tooling solutions are available as options.

Speedprint Technology, www.speedprint-tech.com

Traqu is a high-resolution digital 3-D inspection device used for measurement and analysis in processes such as solder paste inspection. Is a 3-D inspection system for process optimization, monitoring and sample control. Infrared-interferometric sensor scans any 3-D structure, independent of material and surface. Vertical resolution from 2-200nm and a horizontal resolution from 1-20µm. Applications are versatile. Is used for SPI and quality insurance for stencil printers. Measures coating thickness. Imports from DXF or Gerber data. Can be set to automatically scan all packages of the same type. Inspection area covers 300 x 400mm. Flexible magnetic holder is integrated for any substrate type.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

CondensoX vapor phase soldering (condensation) reflow soldering oven features a hermetically-locked vacuum chamber. Combines vacuum profiling and thermal profiling in one machine. By enabling the operator to solder variable-sized components with small delta Ts even in the pre-heating zone, Accommodates heights up to 100mm. Lowers boiling point of media to accommodate lead and lead-free profiles. Applied vacuum directly at the point where required temperature is reached. Manual, automatic, and high-speed loading configurations available. Features two carriers that work synchronously to cut cycle time up to 50%.

Rehm, www.rehm-group.com

DH series small interface connector is for high-speed data transmission. Has 1mm contact mating pitch and a 0.5mm mounting pitch. Can handle up to 2.5 Gb/s speeds. Ideal for enterprise networking, industrial, telecom and datacom applications. Is a shielded, impedance-controlled connector that has a 50% reduction in the mating face area due to smaller pitch sizes. Plug has a D-shaped interface design; resists wrenching forces, while the receptacle's through-hole style metal fittings increase retention to the printed circuit board. Is available in a screw lock version with either screwdriver- or hand-tightened screws, and a one-touch lock version with metal or plastic buttons. Design offers unique contact arrangement for IDC termination and excellent shielding for EMI prevention. Measures 43mm x 39mm x 14.3mm; is available in 17, 27, 37 and 51 contact positions. 

Hirose Electric Co., www.hirose.com

DF59 2mm pitch connector provides wire-to-board, board-to-board joint and short-circuit sockets in a single connector design. Is ideal for LEDs and applications that require a small connector. Has a swing lock that uses positive and friction locks, giving wire-to-board type connections cable pull force resistance. Cable end is mated at a slight angle; other end of the plug is pushed down to complete mating with an audible click. Provides stress-free contact for 0.5mm floating function in XYZ directions. Has a height of 2.5mm and overall size of 8 x 9mm. Has a 2mm pitch and is available in 2, 3 and 4 positions. Has a high current capacity of 3A (with AWG 22 cable) and a high contact lance strength for wire-to-board type connections. Is RoHS-compliant.

Hirose Electric Co., www.hiroseusa.com

Tower-XL offers 70% more space for 13" reels than a conventional Tower. Is 12cm wider. Is a fully automatic, modular and secure storage system for SMD components. Can store a max. of 336 reels with 13" diameters. Can store 406 trays and reels (7" and 13"). Controls reel diameter and barcode. Access time for each reel is fewer than 12 sec. Includes stock management software with modules for job planning and tracking of MSL classified components.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

PRO - VP is vapor phase solder profiling. Is for batch or inline machines, including those with vacuum stages. Sealed thermal barrier comprises a lightweight outer skin coated with PTFE to minimize energy absorption from vapor; reportedly achieves twice the performance of a standard reflow system. A small form factor datalogger is installed inside the shield to capture profile information from the circuit board being processed; information can be relayed in real-time to the use via a 2.4GHz telemetry link. Thermocouple connectors are fitted to the outside of the barrier. After each run through the machine, the barrier can be opened and the datalogger removed. Support for up to 16 measurement channels. Extendable wireless range is greater than 100m from machine.

SolderStar, http://www.solderstar.eu/vapor%20phase.html

R-500 WH white LPI solder mask is designed for LED lighting applications. Is formulated for color retention and high reflectance through multiple heat excursions, IR reflow cycles and UV exposures. Resists chipping and cracking on thin flexible substrates. Meets IPC SM-840C, RoHS, REACH, UL 94V-0 flammability rating and various environmental certifications. Can be applied by screen printing or spraying; has wide operating windows for processing. Withstands all current metal surface finishes, such as ENIG and immersion tin.

Onstatic Technology Corp., http://www.otcink.com.tw/pd-e.htm
Christopher Associates Inc., www.christopherweb.com

ESD Clip + GP is a grounding point added to the standard ESD Clip for wrist straps, as well as a snap for use as a cart ground or auxiliary ground cord. Can ground oneself to a cart and a cart to a common ground. Electrically connects a wire shelf to a shelf post to reduce ESD risks. Clips install without tools in about 5 sec. to assembled and loaded shelving; provide visual indication of grounding.

Static Dynamics, www.Static-Dynamics.com