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In-line/standalone modular selective soldering machine
7 April 2004
Designed for both small and large batch 'selective soldering' the Topaz E series from Pillarhouse is suited for both the large manufacturer and small subcontractor. Based upon the low-cost principle of ...

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HMI panels Web-enable up to five serial protocols
April 2004, Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
Micropower Instrumentation is offering Red Lion Controls' G3 HMI Series - a family of operator panels that offer up to five communication ports, as well as next generation software and a built-in gateway ...

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Tabletop-sized ultrasonic stencil cleaner
24 March 2004, ZETECH ONE
The Model 500 Tabletop Ultrasonic Stencil Cleaner from Smart Sonic is designed to clean 510 mm stencils, but can also effectively clean 740 mm stencils by simply using two cleaning cycles. It will wash ...

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Variable range of industrial cases
24 March 2004
The practical, large-volume Meditec case system from OKW is used particularly in the fields of measuring and control engineering, medical and laboratory technology as well as in telecoms. This series ...

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Solder paste for high speed lines
24 March 2004
A halide-free, air reflow, no-clean solder paste formulated to leave a benign, probe testable residue is available from Indium Corporation. The residue from the NC-SMQ92J solder paste is easily penetrated ...

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Advanced packaging alternative to 'known good die'
24 March 2004, ASIC Design Services
Actel has introduced an advanced packaging technology small enough to enable the assembly of tested and programmed FPGAs into multichip modules (MCMs) for applications in Space. Capable of delivering ...

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Infineon 'Greener' with robust package
10 March 2004, Electrocomp, Information Security
As a result of recent environmental concerns regarding the use of lead, the requirements for lead-free semiconductors have been receiving increasing attention within the electronics industry. Current ...

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Models added to rotary control knob ranges
10 March 2004
Elma Electronic has expanded its range of rotary control knobs with the launch of 118 different 'soft feel' and conventional knobs for 4 mm, 6 mm and 1/4" shafts. Available in a range of plain and lined ...

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Heatsinks with lock-in transistor retaining springs
10 March 2004, Electrocomp
Simplified transistor fastening on heatsinks with a reduction in cost is possible using a new series of extruded heatsinks and lock-in springs made by Fischer Elektronik. The special geometry of the groove ...

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Square tube cases
10 March 2004, Electrocomp
Fischer Elektronik has extended its professional tube case system by a second version in square design and with IP54 protection. This rugged case is the 'big brother' of TUG05 with its innovative use ...

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Latest placement technology provides greater throughput
25 February 2004
The FX-1 is a flexible and high-speed assembly platform, capable of achieving a throughput of 25 000 cph (IPC 9850). This machine, manufactured by Juki, is unique in design with its compact and simple ...

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Solder inspection system offers high magnification for accurate inspections
25 February 2004
Incorporating the versatile Windows 2000 interface, Omron's VT-WIN II PCB solder inspection system can be used either in-line or off-line, for rapid, accurate identification of a variety of circuit board ...

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A study on lead-free DC-DC converters
25 February 2004, Altron Arrow
In the near future, only lead-free electrical and electronic products will be permitted under European legislation. Research studies by Tyco Electronics Power Systems show that series production of complex ...

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Precision sheet metal working for electronics
25 February 2004
Denver Technical Products offers an in-house sheet metal shop, for the custom manufacture of enclosures for the electronics industry. The facility, located in Heriotdale, also has an in-house powder coating ...

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Unveiling the task of screen printing
25 February 2004
Companies expect different performance levels from laboratory and production printers and volumes differ. Screen printers available today can be split into two main categories, namely laboratory and production, ...

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Real-life tin-silver-copper alloy processing
25 February 2004, Testerion, Surveillance
The world is starting to focus on tin-silver copper as the lead-free alloy of choice. This article discusses the commercially available tin-silver-copper alloys and their processing and reliability, as ...

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Tabletop AOI system for post assembly inspection
25 February 2004
A tabletop inspection system to inspect solder and components in post assembly inspection, Omron's VT-Mouse is able to detect component presence/absence, polarity, tombstones and solder defects like Omron's ...

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Fast and accurate mounter is extremely compact
25 February 2004
A new Yamaha module type surface mounter, the YG200, is compact yet able to achieve very high speed and accuracy. As the top-of-the-line model in Yamaha's series of mid-size module type high-speed surface ...

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Rework of BGA/CSP components using lead-free solders
25 February 2004, Test & Rework Solutions, Infrastructure
This article describes the process of reworking BGA or CSP components when lead-free solder is being used. Basically, the steps to remove and replace BGA/CSPs are straightforward: 1. Establish thermal ...

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Small footprint component placement platform targets large boards
25 February 2004, ZETECH ONE , Fire & Safety
Universal Instruments has trimmed the footprint and increased the maximum board size for its high speed placement platform. The result is more flexibility in a smaller shop-floor space. Because the new ...

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