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Technical Product Spotlights Camtek Automated System for Optical Inspection of Finished High-Density PCBs for Mobile Products Mustang is Camtek Ltd.’s new line of automated systems for optical inspection of finished high-density PCBs used in the production of mobile consumer products. Camtek developed the Mustang to answer the need for fast, reliable, and consistent defect detection. the corresponding application, arranged according to pitch; a further choice from the displayed product range then limits the search result to the range selected to ensure better clarity. The final pick quickly delivers detailed product descriptions of the individual connectors accompanied by data sheets and dimension drawings. temperatures could degrade the insulator material and potentially cause connector failure. Features include outstanding UV resistance, preventing damage to the connector from prolonged sun exposure, increased high and low temperature performance for harsh condition (-40 C° to 130 °C /-40 °F to 266 °F), and superior resistance to hydrocarbons and solvents used in automotive applications. Christopher Associates PCB Inspection Technology Christopher Associates’ Machvision Hole Doctor is an advanced hole verification system for printed circuit fabrication applications. An in-line, conveyorized system for the inspection and verification of hole count, hole diameters, locational accuracy, and hole quality on rigid, microvia/HDI, or flexible PCBs, the Hole Doctor can be used after drilling, desmearing, plating, or for final inspection and quality control. Minco Complete Line of Temperature Sensors, Sensor Accessories, Transmitters, and Instruments Minco offers a complete line of temperature sensors, sensor accessories, transmit- Polyimide Product Family From Stablcor Stablcor Incorporated offers the ST10 Polyimide product family, and the new ST10-LC909 is a more reliable, pricecompetitive replacement product for use in controlling the CTE of PCBs. Previously, the ability to control CTE was limited to epoxy-based applications only. Version 10 of Downstream’s Verification and Optimization PCB Solution DownStream Technologies, LLC’s CAM 350® Release 10 is the latest enhanced version of its solution for the verification and optimization of PCBs; much of this version’s new functionality reflects input directly from the product’s user base. This release completes a strategic milestone in DownStream’s product development lifecycle as CAM350 integrates with Blueprint’s document authoring tool to create a completely synergistic solution for all PCB post-processing, setting the stage for a process by which the user can utilize CAM350 and BluePrint to create and distribute all the deliverables required for a complete PCB fabrication and assembly release package in one single electronic file. Automated Conformal Coating Inspection System From YESTech YESTech’s B-UV Automated Conformal Coating Inspection System offers electronic manufacturers an automated, simple, and convenient solution for inspection. The new system automates the inspection process for quality, consistency, and thickness of coatings under UV lighting with the use of proprietary inspection algorithms, and the B-UV’s advanced inspection algorithms provide fast and completely automated inspection for coverage, selected areas of noncoverage, delamination, cracks, and bubbles. ters, and instruments for use in process control, building automation, defense, aerospace, industrial and commercial equipment, and machinery and motor protection. Minco has more than 7,000 temperature sensor designs; choose a standard or customized approach to meet your temperature sensing requirements. ERNI Electronics Connector Application Wizard ERNI Electronics’ Connector Application Wizard helps simplify the selection process to match the ideal connector to the specified application. For the Wizard, ERNI divided the typical PCB configurations into four application areas: PCBs arranged on the same level (extender card); stacked or parallel PCBs (mezzanine); PCBs arranged at a right angle (motherboard-to-daughtercard); and PCB-cable connections (board-to-cable). Each application is represented by an icon that presents an overview of the connector family applicable for 44 July 2008 • circuitree.com RBP Chemical Enhanced Performance Environmentally Friendly Cleaner RBP Chemical Technology’s Layer Clean NP is an acid, nonchelating, nonchloride cleaner containing no phosphates. Layer Clean NP removes chromate conversion coating from cooper laminate as well as fingerprints and oxides. When used prior to photoresist lamination, this environmentally friendly cleaner reduces imaging defects by improving photoresist adhesion. Layer Clean NP is effective in both spray and soak applications and it consistently provides quick cleaning at low concentrations. ■ Addition to Anderson Power SB Connector Series An addition to Anderson Power Products’ dual pole, SB® Connector Line was created specifically for customers with applications that must perform in harsh environments. The High Performance SB® Connector Series is made of a high-performance PBT material, and applications include automotive, industrial, and electronics where hydrocarbons, solvents, and high or low http://circuitree.com

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