AVIA 355-33 UV laser offers 33W of output at 355nm (at 110 kHz). Controls pulse energy, and defines and optimizes laser process. Has automated harmonic crystal shifter to maintain output power for >20,000 hr. Posilock beam position sensor and feedback loop. Applications include via-hole drilling in printed circuit boards and flip chips, and dicing and scribing of silicon wafers containing low-k dielectric materials.
Coherent, www.Coherent.com
Zebra Gold Series 8000B low-resistance connector is capable of transferring data and power between parallel components or circuit boards. Is constructed from a low durometer silicone core covered with 133 parallel rows of flat, gold-plated wires per inch. Accommodate PCBs with pad center spacing down to 0.19mm. Each 0.05 x 0.10mm gold-plated element delivers a current carrying capacity of 500mA; exhibits electrical resistance of less than 25mΏ on a 0.635mm wide contact pad.
Fujipoly America Corp., www.fujipoly.com
930/940 Pro Series feature a cantilever support system, housing the hydraulic lifters and providing maximum leg room, while the bolted steel channel frame delivers a full 500-lb. evenly distributed load capacity. Height adjustable worksurface has 12" adjustment range, from 30″ to 42″ worksurface height. Comes in standard or ESD laminate surfaces and a wide variety of colors. Welded steel frame. Optional suspended drawers/cabinets, electrical channels, and upper utility structures with shelving and lighting.
IAC Industries, www.iacindustries.com
Microwave absorbers reduce or eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) in high-frequency applications. Multiple narrow and broad band formulations available for attenuation of frequencies ranging from 500MHz to greater than 40GHz. Custom-tuned materials for target frequency problems also available.
Leader Tech, www.leadertech.com
Drill sizes from 0.008" to 0.250", with a tolerance of +/-0.005", are now available on a quickturn basis. Smaller vias are now possible on two-layer boards. No special changes to files needed.
Sunstone Circuits, www.sunstone.com
FloTherm XT software simulates electronics cooling from conceptual through detailed design for both mechanical and electronics design.