Syron 7000 and 7100 thermoplastic laminates are said to have higher melt temperature than PTFE. Have estimated UL relative thermal index of greater than 210°C. Are flame-retardant, halogen-free and compatible with Pb-free solder processes. Resistant to solvents and reagents commonly used in printed circuit board processing; can operate in harsh chemical environments. Are suitable for flex-to-install applications, lightweight feed manifolds, automotive sensors, and in electronics for oil and gas exploration. Are available with 0.5 oz. low-profile electrodeposited copper foil cladding and in panel sizes that include 12" x 18" and 24" x 18". Feature dielectric thickness of 0.002" with thickness tolerance of ± 12.5%. Have max. z-axis Dk of 3.4 at 10 GHz, with max. z-axis dissipation factor of 0.0045 at 10 GHz. Offered with dielectric thicknesses of 0.002" and 0.004"; tolerance of ± 12.5%.

Rogers Corp., www.rogerscorp.com

Multi-cavity board-level shielding permits isolation of individual components on the same board with minimal weight and footprint allocations. Offers up to 60 dB of shielding effectiveness; shields are installed using through-hole or surface mount soldering. Two-piece fence and removable cover construction facilitates rework and inspection.

Leader Tech, www.leadertechinc.com

CAM350 version 10.5, for verification and optimization of printed circuit boards, features DesignAnalyzer, a new method to analyze contents and complexity of a PCB design against the capabilities of the PCB fabricator. Analyzes overall complexity of the design for quoting purposes or for deciding which fabricator is qualified to manufacture it.

Read more: DownStream Announces CAM350 v. 10.5

Thermex is a thin sensor film that can be used in virtually any application to test and monitor heated contacting surfaces from 200° to 300°F. Can be used alone or in conjunction with Fuji Prescale pressure indicating film. When exposed to heat, it changes color instantly and permanently to reveal temperature distribution between any two contacting surfaces. Intensity of color change directly relates to temperature it was exposed to; reveals spot high or low temperature zones and minute surface variations. Applications include heat sealing, lamination/press, flat web-type machines used in converting, ultrasonic welding, heat sinking, and clutch/brake interfaces.

Sensor Products Inc., www.sensorprod.com