Series 7000 Adaptable Workbench System has received Class 10k cleanroom compliant certification. For applications such as assembly, service, repair, research and technical work, can be tailored to suit the requirements of the user and the application.                                                                                       

Available as both a stationary and mobile workbench, can be configured with legs and/or cabinet pedestals. Users can also custom configure their bench by choosing from a selection of accessories, including storage, shelving, lights, power beams and more.

Cabinet drawers provide storage for parts, tools, components and accessories. A selection of dividing and partitioning accessories for drawer interiors is available. Users can also choose from a range of durable worksurface options, including plastic laminate, static dissipative laminate, butcher block, stainless steel and satin coat steel.

Features heavy-duty construction, and is capable of supporting 1000 lbs. (454 kg), evenly distributed.

Arlink, www.arlink.com

HOUSTON, June 8 – After introducing the Enhanced 7^th Generation product line to the programming industry late last year, BP Microsystems has shipped the first units of its newest device programmers.

BP Microsystems began accepting orders for the device programmers with the release of BPWin 4.52 on May 24.

Featuring USB 2.0 communications interface and support for devices with densities up to 4 Gigabits, the products were developed to meet the technological requirements of the programming industry.

Earlier programmer models use a parallel port to communicate from the host PC to the programmer.  With a high-speed USB 2.0 standard bus, communication speeds are increased and greater reliability is provided.

On-board memory was increased to address higher density semiconductor devices.

The programmer models - 1710, 2710, 2710M, 3710MK2 and 4710 – have replaced the 7^th Generation product line – 1700, 2700,

2700M, 3700MK2 and 4700. 

BP Microsystems, bpmicro.com

HCC 2010 is a competitively-priced high ohmic value resistor. High ohmic values are attained by a high volume thick film printing process, eliminating the cost associated with individually-produced devices of this type.

Offers 45 GigOhms of resistance at a tolerance of 10 % on an alumina substrate. The high ohmic value is achieved by a serpentine topology. The resistor measures .197” in length, .106” in width and .028” in height.

Ideal for applications requiring a high degree of terminations metals including platinum silver and platinum silver with a solder coating, or those requiring high precision, such as measurement test instrumentation, sensors and controls.

International Manufacturing Services (IMS), ims-resistors.com

Spacing Synthesizer is a 2-D and 3-D routing checker for high voltage PCBs such as those carrying power supply circuits or boards designed for intrinsically safe applications.

Where voltages over 60V appear on a multilayer PCB, designers are challenged to ensure adequate separation of signal paths in the x, y and z dimensions of the board. This is particularly important where the board is to be used in environments that demand safe performance, for example on oil rigs and in mines, where insulation breakdown between layers can cause hazardous sparking. The traditional way of making the z-axis checks is manual, often taking up to six weeks to check a typical 4-layer board. This task has been reduced to a few minutes with a tool that works within the PCB design suite from Zuken.

Enables engineers to assign groups of signals, and the distance between signals of the same or a different group, from within the system schematic during the design process. The signal groups can then be visualized in different colors. A distance-matrix is automatically created that shows the design rules required.

By automating the checking process, human error is largely eliminated and board integrity with respect to conductor spacing is assured. In addition, variations in board fabrication process can be taken into account, the 3-D check being adjustable for varying board thicknesses and design rule exceptions.

Zuken USA Inc., zuken.com

Calumet Electronics, manufacturing PCBs in the U.S. for over 35 years, announces a line of RoHS-compliant PCBs.

These boards are produced using a base material designed to withstand the higher assembly process temperatures related to lead-free materials and are available with an electroless nickel/immersion gold or immersion silver surface coating. They feature:

• Verification of compliance for all base materials and additive processes
• Process temperatures UL recognized to 260° C
• 100% traceability.

Calumet Electronics Corp., cec-up.com

High Performance Socket (HPS) Adapters are available for the Pro-LINE RoadRunner and PS-FlashCORE automated programming systems, and for the FlashPAK engineering desktop programmer.

Said to combine longer life/high yield programming sockets with fast delivery time.

Designed for low to medium volume production environments, where continuous uptime and high programming yields are required. Contact pins deliver low noise programming signals for maximum cell charge. Stainless steel/gold plated spring probe contact provides accurate repeatability for longer insertion life, up to 6 times that of low performance burn-in test sockets (using manufacturers’ performance specifications) with decreased maintenance schedules.

Can be delivered within days of customer order receipt. This applies to most existing or new semiconductor vendor-designed 0.8 mm pitch BGA packages up to 15 x 15mm and 216 pin grid.

Data I/O Corp., dataio.com 

The latest addition to Schurter’s range of RoHS-compliant products is the UMT 250 SMD fuse. It offers a breaking capacity of 200 Amps at 250 VAC, 277 VAC or 100 Amps at 125 VDC over a current range of 315 mA to 4 A.

Measures 10 x 3 x 3 mm, maximizes circuit protection while enabling miniaturization. Can replace axial or radial lead through-hole fuses. Provides similar performance, yet occupies approximately 80% less volume than a typical microfuse or 5 x 20 mm cartridge fuse. Is solder immersion-compatible according to IEC 60068-2-58.  Markings are clear, and visual identification of rated currents is easy for pick-and-place.

Meets IEC 60127-4 and its equivalent UL 248-14.  It is cURus and VDE approved. Its time-lag characteristics are suited for applications with inrush currents that require sustained fuse performance (power supplies, battery chargers, AC/DC converters, IT equipment, health care devices and consumer electronics).

Schurter Inc.,  www.schurterinc.com

Go-Trace electronic assembly component verification and material traceability system enables materials management, part verification and exact material traceability.

Benefits include:

Real-time tracking of material location and quantity;

Automatic component cycle counting through real-time interfaces with pick-and-place machines;

Automatic feedback to the ERP system for on-hand inventory adjustments;

Capabilities for capturing traceability data and creating reports that assign correct material ID, date code, lot code, manufacturing part number and vendor to each reference designator on each board;

Supermarket management to minimize storage space on the floor and issue timely and accurate material replenishment signals;

Designed for lean manufacturing;

Duty Cycle based feeder maintenance to maximize reliability and minimize maintenance;

Moisture-sensitive material management;

Advance component outage warning;

Elimination of non-value added activities such as material chasing and manual cycle counting.

 Optimal Electronics Corp., optelco.com

Machine Capability Analysis (MCA) testing helps improve yields and reduce soldering and missing-component defects by improving dispense accuracy. By running a capability test, the basic settings and functions of the dispenser are checked (clamping, sensors, nozzles, camera, robot, etc.) so that the dispenser is once again operating within the manufacturer’s specifications.

Machine capability for an automated dispenser of adhesives or solder pastes is measured by dispensing dots of material onto a patterned glass test plate and then evaluating it in CeTaQ’s CmController5, which measures the positional accuracy of the dots. The glass plate minimizes the dimensional errors associated with an FR-4 board, for accurate, relevant measurements.

The controller measures the positioning accuracy (x,y) of the dispense gantry, and evaluates deposit accuracy as well as diameter consistency. Measurements are calculated, taking into consideration the impact of placement order, type of head, single dot versus double dot, needle configuration and other parameters.

Provides measurement technology for equipment and process capability analysis for dispensers and other production equipment; the data and measurement results obtained provide the base for stable and controlled dispensing and processing. Special vision algorithms, accurate glass plates and components allow for independent measurement of Cp and Cpk indices on production equipment. All brands and models of SMT printers, dispensers, placement and semiconductor machines are validated. Certification reports validate performance. Does not require a controlled cleanroom environment.

CeTaQ Americas, www.cetaq.com 

‘Plug’n Spray’ spray fluxer is a drop-in replacement for foam, wave and first-generation spray fluxers. Reportedly gives the operator control over critical parameters in the fluxing process to achieve a uniform, well-defined flux deposit and excellent wicking in through-holes. Works with no-clean, alcohol or water-based (VOC-free) flux. Claims to save up to 40% more flux than comparable fluxing systems.

Designed for the specific physical and chemical properties of no-clean flux technology, such as the typical range for surface tension and capillary viscosity of water-based fluxes. Design eliminates over- and under- spraying.

Features an air-driven, high-precision nozzle with an adjustable cone. Has computer-controlled movement, defined spray angle, short distance (30 mm) to the board surface and adjustable pressure setting of the nozzle. Nozzle is mounted on a table that is driven by magnetic force.

The field retrofit system includes a fluxing unit, a control cabinet and an exhaust hood. Generally fits into the position of the fluxer unit of virtually any type of soldering equipment; may also be installed at the input end of a soldering machine.

Cobar Solder Products, www.cobar.com

Tyco Electronics has launched an integrated system to address the Unique Identification Program (UID) recently instituted by the Department of Defense (DOD).
 
The system encompasses all aspects of the UID protocol as defined by the DOD and makes the user fully compliant when using specific printing and verification techniques. Includes the five elements necessary for a thorough UID specific implementation: design, printability, validation, verification (grading) and readability.
 
The PrintEasy label design software is capable of designing and creating a valid UID specific 2-D data matrix mark on labels, rating plates, asset tags and wire markers in addition to regular features like graphics, serialization and bar codes.
 
With the appropriate T Series thermal transfer printer, users can print the 2-D Data Matrix codes created with labeling software on a plethora of materials and identification products.
 
Once printed, users apply the label or wire marker to the package, component, equipment or a wire bundle.
 
The system is complemented by a range of validation imagers and verifiers (including software and precision mounted hardware) for validating, error-proofing and grading of the 2-D Data Matrix codes generated specifically for UID applications. The Verifiers also generate comprehensive electronic report cards comprising the various elements and parameters of a 2-D Data Matrix to further optimize the printing and application process. 
 
Tyco Electronics, www.tycoelectronics.com