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Equipment Advances Thermo Scientific’s XL3 700 Series Handheld XRF he Niton XL3 700 series handheld XRF analyzer provides fast solder alloy grade identification and laboratory-quality composition analysis of plastics and polymers. Typical time for routine solder screening measurements is said to be less than 5 sec. Features a 50 kV, 2-W x-ray tube, said to be the highest power x-ray tube available in a handheld XRF analyzer. Comes in a range of configurations with an assortment of options and accessories to suit a wide variety of analytical needs from quick screening to rapid simultaneous measurement of up to 25 elements (including lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, bromine and chlorine) in a sample. Enables close monitoring of lead, copper and other elemental concentrations in solder. Optional small spot analysis hardware permits selection of either 8 or 3 mm diameter analysis spot size for each measurement; the former permits screening of larger areas of PCBs and other heterogeneous samples; the latter can be switched to in seconds to perform isolated analysis on smaller components. Optional built- T in color camera pinpoints areas of interest and stores sample images with XRF analytical results for record keeping and documentation. Conducts accurate and cost-effective screening of solders, fasteners and other components. Includes fully integrated, environmentally sealed adjustable position color touch-screen displays for easy viewing in all lighting conditions. Standard software produces certificates and reports, operates the unit remotely from a PC or PDA, and other capabilities. Saves and protects data from each sample analysis. Available from Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers, thermo.com/ niton. ■ The XL3 handheld XRF can switch from 8 to 3 mm diameter analysis spot sizes, depending on the size of measurement needed. We'll Be There, Will You? March 2008 December 2008 Bringing you the best of PCB East and West www.pcbshows.com 44 Circuits Assembly DECEMBER 2007 circuitsassembly.com http://thermo.com/niton http://thermo.com/niton http://www.pcbshows.com http://www.pcbshows.com http://www.pcbshows.com http://circuitsassembly.com

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Circuits Assembly - December 2007 Contents Caveat Lector Industry News Market Watch Talking Heads Global Sourcing Screen Printing Better Manufacturing Metalization Options for COB Assembly A Test Comparison of SAC and Non-SAC Pb-Free Solders An A-to-Z Guide to X-Ray Inspection BEST: A ‘Funky Chicken’ with an EMS Niche Tech Tips Wave Soldering Process Doctor Pb-Free Lessons Learned Getting Lean Eastern Approaches Product Spotlight Ad Index Assembly Insider Technical Abstracts

Circuits Assembly - December 2007

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