Zuken and CAD Systeme Kluwetasch (CSK) have introduced a MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) Link said to reduce design time, save money, ensure product quality and facilitate management of the product development and manufacturing processes.

By integrating CADSTAR tools with MRP SQL databases and establishing a bi-directional connection, users have access to additional component information for harmonization of part data in designs and for the creation of customizable BOMs. Includes synchronization, parts management, history management and BOM management.

The synchronization tool provides accurate information exchange, eliminating duplicate information, reducing the risk of data entry error and enabling historical tracking.

The parts manager allows users to search from selected components that meet pre-defined criteria within the parts database. The flagging of preferred supplier parts within the library assists in supply chain management. Cost calculations enable pricing of products to achieve required profit margins, and selection of components from the preferred suppliers list assists in negotiating bulk purchasing discounts.

History management functionality manages and assesses change notes throughout the product development process, allowing the identification of batches that use different components from different suppliers .

BOM management automatically identifies requirements for component changes when parts become obsolete, facilitating forward planning for carrying out redesigns.

Zuken, zuken.com

Newark InOne, a small-quantity distributor of electronic components and test equipment in North America, offers a downloadable RoHS Legislation and Technical Manual on its RoHS Express Website:.newarkinone.com/rohs. RoHS Express was launched in May to provide design engineer and component buyers with a continuously updated, in-depth source of information and news relating to the upcoming EU directive.

The 22-page manual contains an introduction to RoHS, a step by step guide to compliance, detailed information about the substances affected, a chapter on soldering and a closing environmental section.

The site also offers visitors the opportunity to receive free monthly RoHS email updates.

The manual, first published by Newark InOne's sister distributor, Farnell InOne, in the UK, can also be accessed at rohs.info.

Newark InOne, newarkinone.com

RoHS-compliant TP-107 series of low-profile, surface-mount PCB test points is engineered for fabricators of high-density SMT printed wiring boards who demand reliable, safe and durable testing during and after manufacture, as well as the capability to easily, quickly, and accurately identify faults.  

The device’s bond to the PCB is the result of a unique forming process, which consists of forming the flat wire design in a spiral wrap at the mounting base, effectively doubling the surface area of the mounting base to enable a more rugged connection when adhered to the solder pad. Over 18 pounds of force would be required to dislodge the test point.  Singular loop design provides a positive, secure location for miniature spring-loaded clips, probes and hooks.

Offer a low, 0.090” (2.29 mm) profile, current rating of 2A and an operating temperature of -55 to +125°C.  Feature a matte tin (0.0001 min.) over nickel (0.0001) finish, and are manufactured using 0.015 x 0.040” phosphor bronze, spring-tempered flat wire alloy.

Designed for automatic insertion by pick-and-place equipment and reflow soldering, are supplied on 12-mm wide, 4-mm pitch, conductive polycarbonate tape that meets ANSI/EIA-481 standards. May be ordered on 7” reels/1,000 pieces or 13” reels/5,000 pieces.  

Components Corp., componentscorp.com

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