vSure v. 9.0 design for manufacturing software contains enhanced DfM analysis. Verifies more than 700 DfM manufacturing requirements on a PCB design. Uses “golden” Valor Parts Library (VPL) to ensure consistency between the checks performed at design and manufacturing.
Features include
Succeeds Valor Enterprise 3000 Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) software.
Mentor Graphics, http://go.mentor.com/vsure
Angled BNC sockets for direct soldering have flat surfaces said to minimize torsion stresses on the PCB. Right-angled configuration is said to reduces lateral strain. Provides touch protection up to 1,000V (CAT III)/600V (CAT IV). Socket shield consists of two insulated semi-circular contacts, providing a switching function through the action of the plug being inserted. Contact socket of inner conductor is in Au-plated brass. Are compatible with conventional male BNC connectors For high-impedance insulated inputs for oscilloscopes.
Multi-Contact, www.multi-contact.com
The 3800 series I/O board mounting cable connector has locking system to ensure retention force after connector is mated. Has sequential mating, a durable potting shield design, and achieves weight and size reductions. Rated at 20,000 mating cycles. Weighs 34% less than the original design and contains 18 contacts. Features a sequenced contact structure, with the 1st and 18th contacts being first make/last break; are offset 0.5 mm. Connector body is 22.3 mm wide x 8.5 mm deep, with a board-mounted profile of 5 mm and a weight of 1.39 g. For handheld and portable products.
Hirose Electric Co. Ltd., www.hirose.com
Series CLD electrically heated cabinet ovens are for use in a Class 100 cleanroom environment for drying coatings onto PCBs. Maximum operating temperature is 260°C and workspace dimensions are 36" x 36" x 39". A 20 KW total heat input is installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements. A 10,000 cfm, 1-1/2 hp recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow across the workload, inside 4" insulated walls. Features stainless steel interior with continuously welded seams, stainless steel door cover and control panel face plate, and safety devices required for handling flammable solvents, including explosion-venting door hardware. Includes a 30" x 24" x 6" thick stainless steel high-temperature HEPA recirculating air filter. Has a digital indicating temperature controller and SCR power controller.
The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com
Custom SMT pick-and-place nozzles for Cree LED components offer special handling operations to prevent damage to the optical lens. Reportedly avoid mechanical stress on the LED lens by not touching the optical surface during component picking or placement processes. Permit better placements with odd-form components. Can be applied to any style of pick-and-place nozzle for any OEM or machine type.
Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com
VJ Technologies, www.vjt.com