PCB123 v4 advanced software design tool has an intuitive CAD interface for freedom and flexibility in schematic and layout editing. Features 500,000 new parts, improved search functionality with complete access to parts libraries, automated BoM, data importer that imports DXF files from mechanical CAD tools. Integrates DRC/DfM rules into the software. Offers research, availability and pricing for each component registered in the Digi-Key database. Is free and requires no license.
Sunstone Circuits, sunstone.com
High-density, 0.050" pitch through-hole and surface mount spring-loaded connectors come in single and double-row strip packaging. Spring pin components are plated with 20 µm hard gold and assembled in a high-temperature thermoplastic insulator suitable for wave and reflow soldering processes. Are RoHS-compliant.
Series 854-22-0XX-10-001101 and 855-22-0XX-10-001101 through-hole insulators feature molded standoffs. Tail diameters of 0.016" require minimal diameter plated holes for connector mounting. Surface mount spring connectors are low profile, standing less than 0.230" tall when engaged mid-stroke (0.0275"). Each SMT spring pin features a base geometry of 0.030" round by 0.010" tall.
Through-hole (Series 856-10-0XX-10-051000 and 857-10-0XX-10-051000) and surface mount (Series 856-10-0XX-30-051000 and 857-10-0XX-30-051000) 0.050" pitch target connectors provide a gold-plated, flat and conductive mating surface for the 854/855 series. Series 856/857 are precision-machined and assembled into thermoplastic insulators. Suitable for reflow soldering.
Mill-Max, www.mill-max.com
Mighty Scope Pro Pack kit comes with two handheld digital microscopes and a polarizer attachment for electronics inspection, analysis and measurement. Includes Mighty Scope adjustable from 10x to 200x, Mighty Scope with 500x magnification; polarizer for contrast-enhancing use of the 10x-200x scope; two accessories for hands-free operation: metal stand with adjustable working distances and cradle stand with two height adjusters for the 10x-200x model. Each of the two bodies has a 1.3 Mp camera with 1/3" color CMOS image sensor, a Microtouch shutter control and six adjustable white LEDs. Brightness control wheel for fingertip lighting adjustments; automatic white balance and gain control; video capture at up to 30 frames per sec.; ergonomic design.
Aven, www.aveninc.com
Online MSDS Management Solution manages system independently and bulk uploads hundreds of documents in minutes from anywhere in a secure environment. Is a hosted service. Does not require specialized software installation, new hardware or IT resources. Future improvements are automatically available at no cost. Can reliably access required MSDSs 24/7/365 globally; can archive obsolete MSDSs for 30+ years. Quick Search function displays results in real time. No restriction for the number of documents that can be loaded for each product; products and documents can be added individually or in bulk. Can track inventory, VOC and HAPs information by company, location or department.
IMTEK Environmental Corp., www.OnlineMSDS.com
Tactilus heat-sink analysis system enables test and correction of surface contact and pressure distribution between the heat sink and its source. Can visualize actual contact forces and pressure distribution data on the components. As mounting screws between the CPU and the heat sink are torqued, it maps and measures the changing pressure distribution between the mating surfaces and displays it. Can be tested, manipulated, and repositioned in real-time. Provides pressure data needed for FEA simulation predictions. Is 0.015" thick; can be placed between the CPU and heat sink without affecting assembly. Sensor pad has 625 resistive sensing points arrayed on a 25 x 25 grid. Total sensing area is 2" x 2". Scan speed is up to 1,000 Hz; operating pressure range is 0 to 100 psi. Windows-based software creates pressure vs. time graphs and histograms; performs 2D, 3D and 360° image rendering and region of interest scaling; displays max., min., and average pressures and does force integrations, and prepares reports through Excel, ASCII, or Access.
Sensor Products Inc., www.sensorprod.com/dynamic/heatsink
Entek OM is a visible, highly conductive PWB final finish with a unique organic metal said to eliminate the need to paste test points during board assembly. Is said to exhibit low contact resistance and provide consistent through-hole fill. Involves a four-step process that reportedly inhibits galvanic etch effects and eliminates microvoids.
Enthone, www.enthone.com/entekOM