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XD Series ultra-low humidity desiccant dry cabinets use synthetic zeolite, which is used to trap moisture in the contained dry cabinet environment; delivers consistent relative humidity below 0.5% without maintenance. Temperature and humidity levels are displayed on each cabinet. Positive action, tactile buttons permit operators to set appropriate alarm point for monitoring relative humidity from a distance. Each cabinet comes with stainless steel shelves, conductive glass doors, locking doors, and surfaces coated with ESD-safe paint. Larger systems include polyurethane casters.

XDry, www.xdry.com

mySelective 6745 selective soldering now has an increase in processing speed – up to 50% faster. Is inline capable and quick to set up; is said to be suited to a high product mix environment. Is compact and modular. Uses Easyteach2 program. The higher-volume mySelective 6748 now features a wave height measurement system; reportedly ensures a specific predetermined wave height by automatically adjusting the solder pump RPMs. Wave height is optimized to match PCB height. Offers closed-loop preheater management. Keeps cycle time to the minimum required to reach correct temperature. Both include PCB warpage compensation.

Vitronics Soltec, www.vitronics-soltec.com

Tharo H-427 and H-436 Series Thermal Transfer Label Printers are suited for high-volume printing. These all-metal printers are available in 203 or 300 dpi. Feature a backlit LCD display; standard real-time clock; use ink-in or ink-out ribbons, and have 450 m. capacity. Serial, parallel, PS/2 and USB interfaces are standard; stripper sensor for strip-and-peel or tear-off applications is also standard. Contain internal memory for storing downloaded label formats, graphics and fonts. Can be operated without connection to computer. Ship with a complimentary version of Easylabel Start software.

Tharo Systems Inc., www.tharo.com

The EKRA Enhanced Evaluation system is said to provide 100% inspection at line rate speeds. Features parallax-free optics and rectified imaging; permits a full shadow-free image of the substrate and automatic comparison of the print to the stencil CAD data. Scans and analyzes a PCB of 400 mm x 300 mm within 25 sec. at a resolution of 21 µm.

EKRA, www.ekra.com

Three instruments are handheld capacitance and LCR (inductance, capacitance, resistance) meters for easy access to component testing; the fourth is a handheld multi-function calibrator/meter that provides two-in-one functionality for on-the-go characterization of process-control devices. The U1701A capacitance meter and U1731A/U1732A LCR meters include one-touch measurements, tolerance testing (with visual and audible indication), value recording (with min., max. and average), and a dual display. U1401A features include simultaneous source-and-measure capability, full-span DMM measurement and recording functions, and a backlit dual display.

Agilent Technologies Inc., www.agilent.com

SN100C P520 D5 Pb-free solder paste is said to reduce shrinkage defects, slow intermetallic growth, and offer high-impact strength for 0402 components. Reportedly reflows with minute solder volumes, wets on all common substrates, exhibits minimal cracking of flux residue, and has good hot slump performance.

Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., www.nihonsuperior.co.jp

Extra Fine Solder Wire SN100C (030) reportedly provides sharp spreading and good separation. Is said to reduce bridging in soldering extra fine coaxial harnessing in cellphones. Has a diameter of 0.1 mm. Properties include inhibition of growth of intermetallic layer and low copper erosion.

Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., www.nihonsuperior.co.jp

X5Pro printer is an updated release of the X5 platform. Provides an expanded board size capability and updated I/O system. Is compatible with IPAG integrated paste and glue dispensing system and 2½ D Plus high-speed inspection system. Uses a high-speed servo vision drive system.

EKRA, www.ekra.com

Progressive Energy Dynamics fluid delivery technology comes on the MicroJet defluxer and is said to offer maximum impingement energy and fluid flow around and under SMT components. Independently targeted, precision flow jets impact all four sides of circuit card assemblies and SMT components as they travel through the wash. Can clean low standoff BGAs and microBGAs.

Aqueous Technologies Corp., www.aqueoustech.com

Alternate Finger gasket is a variation of the slot mount shielding and electrical contact gasket. Is said to be preferred for applications where a continuous slot is not an ideal option. The beryllium copper fingerstock gasket is manufactured with retention fingers on an alternating pattern. Is available for standard and ultrasoft compression applications. Is also available in several plating finishes. Can be ordered in a variety of lengths and retention fingers at every third or fifth slot. Free samples are available.

Leader Tech, www.leadertechinc.com

This line of air-cooled induction soldering systems has output power from 5W to 5kW. Applications include conductor to wafer, wire to connector, coax to connector and connector to PCB.

iTherm Technologies, http://www.itherm.com/solder.html

VectorGuard Platinum stencil platform is for wafer-level packaging, direct chip attach, flip chip and BGAs. Is said to be capable of aperture accuracies of less than 3 μm, and positional tolerances of better than 20 μm at pitches down to 50 μm. Is frameless, and offers simple and automatic tensioning, independent of traditional pneumatic assistance processes.

DEK, www.dek.com