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Technical Product Spotlights Sunstone’s IDF Plug-In for PCB123 Sunstone Circuits’ Intermediate Data Format (IDF) Plug-In is the first plug-in module for PCB123™ based upon the PCB123 V3.1 Software Developer’s Kit (SDK). Sunstone’s free IDF Plug-In enables PCB designers to import PCB designs for use in mechanical and electrical CAD systems in a bidirectional, neutral format within the Sunstone ECOsystem(SM) Design Environment (Sunstone ECOsystem). they provide detailed instructions on how electronics designers can explore concepts, rapidly prototype, and experiment with various device options using Altium’s Innovation Station; in addition, they show engineers how easy it is to capture their ideas and implement them through real Live Design experimentation. increased product and user safety and features a self-cleaning, high-efficiency grid contact as well as long-term UV and ozone resistance to extend the product’s life expectancy and performance. The Helios connector is used to connect multiple solar panels in strings and then to combine boxes or inverters, and it mates with industry standard connectors already in the market, making it suitable for use in existing applications. Flexible Heaters Prototype Design Kit From Minco Minco’s flexible heaters design kit lets you easily test and prototype a heater concept before starting on a journey of custom-built-to-order product. The kit Automated Vision Control for L-Series Pick and Place Systems From APS Novastar APS Novastar LLC’s automatic vision control for its L-Series pick and place systems advances the already precise, fast, and reliable placement of 0201s with 100 percent accurate on-the-fly, bottom-up vision Vitronics’ mySelective 6748 Soldering System Features a Wave Height Measurement System Vitronics Soltec’s high-throughput, fullfeatured mySelective 6748 Selective Soldering System now features a wave height measurement system, which ensures a spe- placement of micro BGAs and ultra fine pitch QFPs. Cognex Machine Vision, along with 2 μm resolution scales and an easyto-use software application, provides accurate, reliable placement, and APS Novastar developed this affordable solution without compromise to throughput and placement accuracy by addressing significant previously unmet needs for BGA, micro BGA, bottom leaded, and odd shaped component placement down to 0201 components and 15 mil pitch resolution requirements. includes Thermofoil™ flexible heaters, instructions, and technical data to help you move toward successfully integrating flexible heaters into your application. The kit demonstrates how thin, lightweight etched foil heaters can eliminate rod, ceramic, coil, or other bulkier heater types in your designs. Low Energy Loss Solar Panel Connector From Amphenol Amphenol Industrial’s low-loss 4 mm Helios H4 connector for photovoltaic systems features a locking design to meet cific predetermined wave height for every single PCB by automatically adjusting the solder pump RPMs. Wave height is thus optimized to match the height of the PCB, ensuring precise soldering, lowest possible defect levels, and board-to-board repeatability throughout the manufacturing run. The mySelective 6748 system delivers high-volume production in a high-mix environment and SelectWave and MultiWave soldering technology and on-the-fly reconfigurability give mySelective 6748 unmatched process flexibility. TimingDesigner Version 9.1 From EMA Design Automation TimingDesigner version 9.1 from EMA Design Automation™ adds support for SDC, which provides the ability to interface with FPGA and ASIC design flows. The upgraded TimingDesigner 9.1 takes another step in helping EMA’s customers ensure their critical interfaces are designed right the first time. TimingDesigner is the industry standard tool for interface timing Free Online Training Videos From Altium Altium Limited’s series of online training videos help engineers, regardless of experience, harness the power of programmable logic to explore concepts and develop next-generation electronic designs using Altium’s Innovation Station. The videos are available in Altium’s Training Center, and 42 February 2009 • circuitree.com NEC 2008 and improved gasket materials to enhance reliability for long-term use in any environment. The connector includes a TUV-compliant touch-proof casing for http://www.circuitree.com

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CircuiTree - February 2009 Contents Lead Wire The Wire Tech Talk Flexible Thinking Are Better PCB Design Tools and Manufacturing Enough to Stay Competitive? The Strategist Fein-Lines The Big Deal Over Fine Pitch Assembly Asian Section View From the Middle Market Outlook Technical Product Spotlights Classified Ads Upcoming Events Ad Index

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