FRANKLIN, MA, Jan. 20 - Speedline Technologies, Asia, will highlight Camalot dispensing, Electrovert reflow soldering and MPM stencil printing systems at its booth (3305) during SEMICON China in Shanghai in March.

Camalot XyflexPro HVB dispenser uses a proprietary, patent-pending, conveyorless material handling system and dual dispense heads. Typical performance is three to five times faster than conventional single lane systems. Features DU (dispense unit) pump technology, with positive shut-off auger technology and a continuous flow multi-piston pump with increase flow rates and improved repeatability. 

Available on Electrovert OmniExcel Pb-free capable reflow ovens, the self-cleaning Electrovert Flux Extraction System is said to reduce maintenance intervals and deliver a gain in uptime. Consists of multiple, multi-stage collection units located within the heating sections to continuously scrub process gas for unwanted particulates. Automatically collects flux into easy-to-exchange jars and notifies users when maintenance is required.

Auer Boat print processing is now available on the MPM AccuFlex and the MPM AP Excel systems. Demonstrations will be featured on the AccuFlex stencil printer.

The AccuFlex stencil printer is suited for moderate volume, high-mix printing. Combining accuracy and flexibility in a compact footprint, the printer offers a range of expansion options.  Designed for production of about 8,000 boards per week, with two or more product changeovers per shift. 

The AP Excel printer's throughput, uptime and functionality are reportedly ideal for demanding, high-volume printing applications. Standard minimum base cycle time is 6 sec. using MPM's SpeedMax high-speed package. 

The latest High-Power Target is a transmission target consisting of an interaction layer made of tungsten and a special backing layer that provides improved heat transfer and lower focal spot temperature.

 

Its construction allows users to operate the x-ray tube with higher energies at the highest possible resolution, allowing for increased image contrast. Ideal for inspecting objects with low-contrast structures, or with high absorption structures.

 

As a rule, the thermal stress applied to the target increases with decreasing focal spot size and increasing tube power. Focal spot size, however, is a critical factor in determining geometric magnification and image resolution, while tube power influences the x-ray intensity output.

 

 

FEINFOCUS, feinfocus.com

Ultra-efficient, low-cost RF power amplifiers enable the manufacture of high-performance, low-cost RF power amplifiers in common silicon semiconductors. Architecture enables models of power amplifiers that inherently perform the function of traditional RF transmitters and eliminate traditional transmitter hardware.

Are monolithic (single chip) implementations that can be produced in less expensive, high-volume silicon semiconductor processes. Offered in two families- the vector power amplifier (VPA) and digital power amplifier (DPA). Both reduce transmitter power consumption for many battery-powered wireless products by 50 to 80%.

Currently for applications up to 3GHz RF frequencies.
 
ParkerVision Inc., parkervision.com

The 752 series compact, low-maintenance dispense valve reportedly applies accurate, consistent amounts of cyanoacrylate adhesives and other assembly fluids on automated production lines.
 
Pneumatically operated valve has no tubing to leak or O-rings to wear out. Precision diaphragm rated for tens of millions of cycles provides long, trouble-free operation.  A fast, clean cutoff after each shot eliminates dripping, waste and cosmetic damage to parts.
 
The amount of cyanoacrylate dispensed is determined by fluid pressure, flow rate and valve open time. Adjustable stroke control allows the flow rate to be fine-tuned, while valve open time is regulated with a microprocessor-based controller. Valve open time can be adjusted in increments as small as 0.001 sec.
 
Ideal for automated assembly machines, XYZ tables and retrofits on current production lines.
 
EFD Inc. (a divion of Nordson Corp.), efd-inc.com

MX5 high-throughput printer utilizes parallel vision technology for cycle times of less than 5 sec., including printing.  Features reliability, ease of use and maintainability. The company's 2 ½-D post-print inspection and vision technology are standard. Configured with various handling systems to process virtually all substrates, including PCBs, ceramics, flex circuits and solar cells. Can use screens or stencils. 
 
EKRA America, ekra.com

PA0766NLT Power Bead integrated ferrite-bead inductor has two independent inductors integrated into a single core structure and part number with no magnetic coupling between them. Can be used in any multi-phase circuit application, including double data rate (DDR) memory, multi-phase CPU power and other desktop, portable and server computing applications, as well as 2- and 4-phase telecommunications power systems.

Replacing two surface-mount iron inductors with one integrated inductor reportedly results in: 20% savings of board space; 47% lower direct current resistance (DCR); 80% lower core loss; reduced AC proximity loss in the winding; and cost reduction of 25%. 

Footprint is 0.55 x 0.53 x 0.28" (14.0 x 13.5 x 7.0 mm). 

Available in four different inductance values and current ratings from 296 nH at 38 Amps peak current per phase to 568 nH at 18.5 Amps peak current per phase. Direct current resistance is 0.9 milliohms maximum per phase. Rated for operation up to 130°C; RoHS compliant. 

Pulse, a Technitrol Co., pulseeng.com

Multicore LF318 is a halide-free, no-clean, pin-testable, lead-free solder paste that promises broad process windows for printing and reflow. Developed to appeal to multinational manufacturers wishing to qualify a single solder paste with reliable, repeatable performance within the assembly environment.

Reportedly achieves a high degree of coalescence upon reflow even after 72 hours at 27° C and 80% RH, and in testing to IPC ANSI/J-STD-005 and JIS-Z-3284 standards displays excellent resistance to slump. Has low paste wastage - the result of superior tack life and an open time greater than 24 hr. - and resistance to component movement during high-speed placement, through its high initial tack force of 2.0g/mm².Suitable for reflow in air or nitrogen, said to display excellent solderability on a range of surface finishes, including Ni/Au, immersion Sn, immersion Ag and OSP copper. Soft, non-stick, colourless residues remain after reflow, easing visual inspection and permitting reliable in-circuit testing.

Available in lead-free alloys 96SC (SAC387) and 97SC (SAC305, and a tin-lead version.

Henkel, henkel.com

SemiTouch, a semiautomatic stencil/screen printer is engineered for precision and consistency in paste deposition. Offers a self-diagnostic program for instant troubleshooting.

 

Has print area of 16 x 20", offers double squeegee assembly and multiple print modes. Includes servo programmable squeegee speed and positions; controlled vertical stencil lift; last board recall; an infinite board storage library; interchangeable squeegee heads; runtime diagnostics; programmable snap off delay, squeegee up delay and squeegee offset; floating or fixed squeegee holders; and more.

 

Registration repeatability is ±0.005", with stencil separation gap range of 0.5" and a squeegee pressure of 1 to 65 psi.

Milara Inc., milarasmt.com

BOLTON, MA, Jan. 10 -- DownStream Technologies will release the latest revision of its PCB CAM software next month, the company said today.

CAM350 v. 8.7 will include modules for Fast Array and ODB++ Import. All mid-range and high-end configurations will include the ODB++ Export module.

Company officials cited a growing demand by mainstream PCB designers for new alternatives to Gerber and greater functionality to array PCBs.

Fast Array automates the sub-panel process to quickly array a PCB or a group of PCBs on a panel, feeding the fabrication and assembly process. The bidirectional ODB++ format permits easy import and export of symbols, step and repeat, components and drills.

"We have continued to see the mainstream market become increasingly conscious of how PCB design impacts PCB manufacturing," said Rick Almeida, founder of DownStream (www.downstreamtech.com), in a press statement. "With release 8.7, we are delivering what used to be 'exclusive' technology with virtually every new product we ship. This will allow our customers to design the most manufacturable PCBs they can."

The new release also supports Altium's PCAD 2004 and the next product update of Mentor's PADS PCB layout software, and has a number of other software corrections.

The release comes at no additional charge to all existing customers with a valid maintenance agreement. The update will be available in February.

In a press statement, the company said it plans "several other important" announcements for PCB design this year.

Version 8.7 of the CAM 350 PCB CAM solution makes what was once "optional Functionality" standard in their entry-level Gerber analysis and editing configurations. Includes Fast Array and ODB++ Import and Export modules. Bidirectional ODB++ format allows for easy import and/or export including symbols, step and repeat, components and drills.

 

Supports Altium's PCAD 2004 and the next product update of Mentor's PADS PCB layout software, as well as other software corrections. The company expects to ship the Fast Array and ODB++ Interface modules to over 4000 existing customers.

 

DownStream Technologies, downstreamtech.com

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Surftest SV-800 surface roughness measuring machine is engineered around a column-moving mechanism that virtually eliminates load capacity limitations.  The  large measuring envelope (800 X 500 X 200 mm) and long-stroke probe arm accommodate sizable, heavy workpieces such as crankshafts and camshafts as well as other powertrain, engine and similar components.  The long reach of the probe arm can measure multiple cross sections and waviness over a wide range.     

 

Constructed to attenuate vibration and minimize measurement deviations attributable to machine deflection. SURFPAK software provides straightness compensation, which improves the linear accuracy of the x-axis; circular compensation, which enhances accuracy related to vertical movement of the stylus; and stylus-tip diameter wear compensation.     

 

Mitutoyo America Corp., mitutoyo.com 

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Effective January 1, KIC 24/7 continuous thermal process monitoring and traceability system ships standard with KIC Navigator process development and optimization software.   

 

Prior to beginning production, the software selects the oven recipe that positions the thermal process towards the center of the narrow process window. This ensures a stable process while accommodating the natural process drift that exists in any process. It avoids the frequent alarm syndrome caused by a poorly developed initial processes teetering on the edge of the process window. Operates in real-time to warn of an out of control process, and immediately alarms on an out-of-spec situation.

 

KIC, kicthermal.com

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