Loctite 3508 is a Cornerbond underfill system designed for CSPs and BGAs in Pb-free environments. Benefits reportedly include higher throughput, reduced manufacturing costs and improved pot life. Is a one-component epoxy cornerfill engineered for process optimization with curing taking place during normal Pb-free solder reflow. Said to permit component self-alignment. Is preapplied to the board at the corners of the CSP pad site using a standard dispensing system. Has six-month shelf life, a pot life greater than 75 hours, and can be stored under standard refrigeration. Other advantages reportedly include improved adhesive strength over previous versions and a reworkable feature that enables defective components to be removed. 
 
Henkel Corporation, www.electronics.henkel.com

PADS2007 is said to offer the ability to implement RF and microwave circuitry using automated functionality and perform design for fabrication (DFF) checking early in the design process. Enhancements include high-speed analysis/verification functionality; controls for matched length nets and differential routing improvements; square and chamfered corners; DXF-in import, and via matrixing enhancements for RF design. Designs with partial vias (blind or buried) are automatically updated with the layer pairs and drill count of the partial vias in the design; alpha-numeric pin improvements simplify creation of large BGA-based parts; ECO enhancements include comparison of design rules between the schematic and layout databases. Fabrication checks, such as acid trap, starved thermals, solder mask slivers are checked in the CAD environment and database. Can turn on/off the visibility of the component pin numbers. Integration of DxDesigner and the HyperLynx LineSim tool.

Mentor Graphics Corporation, www.mentor.com  

The automatic Snuf-Bak dispense valve is said to be ideal for high-volume fluid control and fast shut-off of viscous materials such as polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, greases and various cohesive and thixotropic adhesives and sealants. The pneumatically actuated valve opens and closes its material passage in the base of the nozzle adapter to start and stop material flow. The needle pulls backward during shutoff to prevent stringing. Material is delivered by either a metering assembly or from supply pumps or tanks. Precise volume reportedly is dispensed by a precision shot-meter, timer control panel or trigger-on time remote signal. Is designed with two 3/8" NPT and two 3/4" NPT inlet ports to adapt to nearly any hose or pipe size. The 1/2" NPT outlet port accepts standard or custom plastic or metal dispense nozzles. Has multiple mounting methods, including dual screw and dowel and slide bracket fixturing.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc., www.SealantEquipment.com

The KISS-100 rework soldering machine is a contact-based system designed to selectively remove or install components such as connectors, through-hole components, and odd-form devices into boards, panels and other assemblies without disturbing nearby SMT components. Combines standard KISS solder pot and pump with a universal PCB holding and indexing nest and a vertical/tilt motion. Uses angular (tilt) extraction from the solder wave. This “tilt” motion reportedly permits solder to drain off component leads, preventing solder bridging and icicles. Control features are said to provide tools to set all process parameters including immersion depth, dwells in solder tilt extraction, travel distances and speeds, solder temperature and wave height. Nozzles are available to accommodate connectors up to 6" long. Handles PCB panels up to 18" x 24". Is Pb-free capable.
 

The compact Model 28.400 dual-wave solder system reportedly can handle large throughput while changing from one board width to another up to 15.75". Just under 10' long with a 53" preheat zone and average capacity of 250 boards per hour. Has an auto-adjust finger conveyor, with a built-in automatic, continuously re-circulating cleaning system. Comes standard with a 400 mm titanium solder pot. Includes spray fluxer, advanced touch-screen control, and worm-screw adjustment. Wave activation is said to be automatic when sensors detect arrival of PCBs. 
 

This 68-position MDR I/O board-mount receptacle connector conforms to standard SCSI-2 pin-and-socket interfaces. Permits use of MDR wiper-on-wiper connectors in applications that previously required pin-and-socket SCSI-2 connectors. Is reportedly suitable for an array of box-to-box applications, including telecommunications, networking, enterprise computing and factory automation. Its ribbon-style contact is said to eliminate “pin stubbing” failures and is reliable in repetitive plug-unplug applications.
 
3M, www.3m.com
 
 

Aquanox A4625B is an MEA-free aqueous blend specifically designed for batch washers. Is said to remove flux residues and contaminants associated with most electronics assembly processes. Is said to be environmentally friendly. Reportedly is used at low concentrations for optimum cleaning efficiency without damaging delicate substrates.
 
Kyzen Corporation, www.kyzen.com

The latest Eliminator 6 (E6) fixtureless test system reportedly tests boards without solder masks, in addition to finished PCBs. Is said to eliminate the need for grids and to use full parametric DC measurements via an electromechanical scanning process. Specs include 250V-100 megaohm isolation test and 10 ohm continuity test.
 
Everett Charles Technologies, www.ectinfo.com 

iineo has a higher feeder count, and handles bigger boards and taller components than its predecessors. The platform uses a turret head, intelligent feeders, linear motors and digital cameras. Is configurable, allowing for a reported 24 different possibilities: single or dual linear motor gantry, including rotary turret head with eight or 12 pickups; one or two board positioning mechanisms; oversized board options; feeders in front and rear or front only. Is said to accommodate up to 264 x 8 mm tape positions. Maximum placement rate between 14,000 and 28,000 cph. Can handle PCB up to 1,500 x 600 mm and a component range from 01005 to 70 x 70 mm.
 
Europlacer, www.europlacer.com
 

The Vertex Series-A x-ray inspection system can reportedly be customized to any inspection task. Said to allow for faster load/unload product exchange and reproducible results based on repeatability of closed-loop control system. Inspects PCBs up to 20 x 24". Modular configuration is said to allow choice of tube, detector and motion components and software options. One operator reportedly can run multiple machines; multiple assemblies can be loaded simultaneously. Has an adjustable operator console, sliding door, large window and easy sample loading.

VJ Electronix Inc., www.vjelectronix.com
 

The 7742-74 and 7745-74 durable adhesive transfer tapes come in 0.002" and 0.005" versions, respectively, for use in automotive, electronics and general industrial applications. Consist of pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive and reportedly provide shear strengths at temperatures up to 300ºF. The polyester fiber reinforcement is said to provide roll stability when slit to widths of 1/8". Adhesion to metals and plastics.
 
Adchem, www.adchem.com