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

• Manufacturing Risk Assessment interface for reviewing DfM analysis results, focusing on the most critical. Potential design problems can be filtered and sorted by various categories including severity, board location, padstack types, package or part numbers and features.
• Design Process Wizard to guide designers through DfM process following a best-practice sequence of steps from the import of design data to the viewing of analysis results. Executes all actions in accordance with industry-tested practices to ensure a comprehensive analysis while reducing the need for detailed manufacturing expertise.
• Hierarchical and mathematical-based analysis-rules modeling that enables adjustment of analysis rules based on the technology, design center, processes or manufacturer’s capabilities. Reportedly eliminates need for complete re-definition of rule-sets when technologies change. In addition, management of multiple rule-sets is supported, thus reducing setup time and potential analysis errors.
• Significantly simplified user interface.

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

B Series 50 mL cartridges have interfaces for mixer and pre-assembled built-in piston retention. Have rectangular backs and are available in 50mL, fully assembled, 1:1 and 2:1 ratio polypropylene cartridges. Offer a removable cap, a stronger attachment flange, separated outlets, and pre-assembled pistons with or without o-ring. Cartridges with 4:1 and 10:1 ratios will be available soon.

Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc., www.sulzermixpacusa.com

Titanium Hex Key L-Wrenches are non-sparking, non-magnetic and noncorrosive. Tightening torques can be reached without visible lasting deformation. PB hex keys feature a ballpoint end that permits turning the screws with an angle of up to 30°. Are anodized for easy identification. Are hypoallergenic and lightweight.

PB Swiss Tools, www.pbtools.us
Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com

Nerlite machine vision lighting now includes approximately 300 standard lighting configurations in multiple geometries, sizes, and wavelengths. Includes the addition of infrared, ultraviolet, blue, and white wavelengths to most standard geometries. Basic geometries include ring lights, area arrays, bar lights, dome lights, dark field, and high-intensity lights. Specialty configurations include Edge to Edge backlights, and DOAL, CDI and SCDI illuminators. Optimized for factory automation applications by standardizing on 24-volt power and industrial connections, allowing operation to 40ºC, and using a single-point controller for any light. Nerlite NL-200 lighting controller is an Ethernet-based product that can be accessed and controlled via any Internet browser; offers precise light intensity control of illumination, plus fast and microsecond-accurate timing for strobe control in high-speed applications. All are 100% LED-based. Includes 3-year warranty.   

Microscan, www.microscan.com

Hysol Eccobond CA3556HF silver-filled electrically conductive adhesive is said to offer fast cure at low temperature. Suitable for crystalline-silicon and thin film manufacturing. Delivers a bond between Ag- and SnPbAg-coated tabs and c-Si cells. Stress minimization properties compensate for CTE mismatches. No-mix, one-part formula. Applications include membrane switches, displays on temperature-sensitive substrates, automotive sensor and RFID tag assembly.

Henkel Corp., www.henkel.com/electronics

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

VHX-1000 digital microscope features real-time, 16-bit imaging resolution. Brightness range has been increased from 256 levels to 65,536 levels. 3CCD color clarity has increased from 16 million to over 2.8 trillion colors. Has double’r automatic lens/zoom recognition system; recognizes, in real time, which lens is mounted to the camera, as well as the current magnification. Calibration adjustment is automatic with magnification changes. Depth-of-field reportedly is at least 20X greater than conventional microscopes. Has a depth from defocus function. Includes a pixel-shift actuator; achieves ultra-high resolution images of up to 54 million pixels. Has a flicker-free progressive scan method and new graphics engine. Includes high-resolution RZ zoom lenses, with up to 5000X magnification. Has the capability of real-time stitching of 2D and 3D images up to 10,000 x 10,000 pixels.

Keyence, www.keyence.com/PRVH10

MT-815 low modulus, high thermal conductivity adhesive can be used for large die, in die attach applications, or as a solder replacement. Has a modulus of <1 GPa; is reportedly less likely to crack or delaminate under the stresses of temperature cycles. Formulated to achieve thermal conductivity of >10 W/m-K.

Lord Corp., www.lord.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

Updated IR preheaters are for manual soldering and desoldering of SMT, through-hole and other thermal applications. Occupy minimal space and are ready for use. Total heated area is segmented into four selectable zones. For manual or selective soldering. Complement underpowered rework systems lacking effective bottom heating. Feature flexible board fixtures that are easy to adjust. Spring-loaded board clips permit thermal expansion without bending boards. PCB tooling options are available, including four-sided board support, bottom board support, and extended reach board clips.

VJ Technologies, www.vjt.com