Right-angle Q Rate 5mm body design connectors are for backplane and other high-speed applications with coplanar and perpendicular applications. Ground/power plane of QRM8-RA and QRF8-RA series permits contacts to be placed closer together without degrading signal performance. Equipped with ground/power plane and signal-integrity-optimized Edge Rate contacts. Surface of contacts increases wear life; minimizes effects of broadside coupling. Robust when mating and unmating; features a long contact wipe. 0.8mm pitch right-angle system is dual-row and available in 1, 2 or 3 banks, with up to 78 positions per row. Optional guideposts for blind mating are available. Also available in a vertical orientation with stack heights from 7 to 14mm.

Samtec, www.samtec.com

MT2168 provides short index time, fast loading and sorting, and high soak capacity. With no handler limitations, enhanced tester capabilities permit optimization of test cell throughput with shorter test times and the use of higher parallelism. Is optimized for single parameters (parallelism and speed) and synchronized internally with respect to the number of contact sites, as well as loading, soaking and sorting capacity.

Multitest, www.multitest.com

PA610 placement machine has an improved clamping system for printed circuit boards. As with PA510, the fixture of the board can be carried out without tools. Can be equipped with up to four stop angles. A vacuum table can be retrofitted at any time; a change between the PCBs and the placement of foils can be done within seconds. Placement head has been improved; a high-res direct encoder is used to decouple the placement head from influences caused by the drive, reportedly increasing rotation accuracy. Is equipped with placement tools with anti-contortion protection.

Fritsch, www.fritsch-smt.de

SCS AdPro Poly adhesion promotion technology enhances adhesion of Parylene coating with polyimide and other polymeric substrates. Has demonstrated improved stability at elevated temperatures; is reportedly excellent for harsh environment applications. Is biocompatible for medical device applications. 

Specialty Coating Systems, www.scscoatings.com

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