MR252/MR252-M model is part of the Micro Prober family of high-speed open and short circuit testers for flexible and rigid circuit boards. Reportedly reduces test takt time; cuts footprint by about 30%. Sets upper limit to the size of target circuit boards. MR252-M can do two processes in parallel – continuity/insulation tests and marking of test results on the target boards – by putting on a separate stage a mechanism that marks test results on the circuit board. High-speed test capable of 500,000 to one million contacts per month. High-precision positioning with an accuracy of 5 µm plus or minus. Recognizes images captured with a CCD camera built in each testing head mounted on a moving arm; corrects positioning of the testing jig on X, Y and theta (tilt) axes. Test circuit unit is capable of four-terminal sensing.

Yamaha Fine Technologies Co, http://www.yamaha.co.jp/finetech/english/

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OhmegaPly MTR permits thin-film resistors to be built within a printed circuit trace less than 0.004" wide. Using standard subtractive printed circuit board processes, it is for high density interconnect designs where passive component placement is difficult.

Omega Technologies, www.ohmega.com

ENPLATE Onyx black, mid-phos electroless nickel process is cadmium-free and lead-free and said to provide an optimum black appearance. For use on electrical connectors, plus a variety of other metals and alloys. Is RoHS, WEEE, and ELV compliant. Includes a mid-phos EN followed by a single immersion blackening step. Eliminates post-dip sealant/topcoat.

Enthone, enthone.com