Astra very low-loss dielectric constant printed circuit board material exhibits electrical properties that are constant over a broad frequency and temperature range. Is suitable for commercial RF/microwave printed circuit designs operating at 24 and 77 GHz frequencies.

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Qeystone cloud-based project portfolio management platform is for managing, monitoring and understanding the impacts of Lean Six Sigma programs. Reveals overall, aggregated impact of a Lean Six Sigma program, without sacrificing the ability to drill down into the details of specific projects. Combining quality tools like FMEA and value-stream mapping with cloud-based dashboard that provides high-level reports and graphical summaries of an entire improvement program.Monitors key performance indicators and filter reports based on status, phase, location, business, people, and other factors.

Minitab, www.minitab.com/products/qeystone

 

Venus series plasma cleaner features computer control, mass flow controllers, process data acquisition, process data archiving, dual sequence programming, hard copy process recording, and on-screen process trend plotting. Has fully automatic system control and process sequencing capabilities. Software enables multiple recipe storage, data logging/trending, events/alarms and multi-step sequencing. For prototype or production facilities.

Plasma Etch, www.plasmaetch.com

XT-657 flame retardant bonding tape helps prevent the propagation of fire, provides dielectric separation between electrical circuits, and eliminates mechanical fasteners in battery assemblies and packs. Halogen-free UL94 VTM-0 tested tape provides a thin conformal bond line and offers an adhesive strength of greater than 32 oz/in (>35N/100 mm). Is used to attach batteries and components to chassis, boards, other batteries, etc. Is REACH and RoHS compliant; includes a 25µm polyimide film, two layers of 1 mil acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and liners that aid in handling, die cutting and auto application. Has dielectric strength of >7.6 kV/mil (>299kV/mm).

Polyonics, www.polyonics.com