Automotive Engineering - May 2022 - 26

PRODUCT BRIEFS
SPOTLIGHT: TEST &
MEASUREMENT TOOLS
PBT materials for radar
Oscilloscopes
Tektronix
(Beaverton,
Oregon) has
launched a new
version of its
mixed signal oscilloscope,
the 5
Series B MSO.
The new model
reportedly features
some enhancements
to
existing features
and delivers more versatility while continuing to provide
high-fidelity waveforms, unique spectrum analysis capabilities,
and flexible signal access. The new B version includes
updates like a new auxiliary trigger input that lets
users synchronize the oscilloscope to an external signal
without consuming any of the 4, 6, or 8 full-capability input
channels. The maximum frequency output has increased
from 50 MHz to 100 MHz, which Tektronix claims
enables higher frequency stimulus for measurements such
as Bode plots and impedance measurements.
For more information, visit http://info.hotims.com/82332-404
Thermally conductive gap filler
Dow (Midland,
Michigan) has introduced
DOWSIL TC4535
CV, a thermally
conductive gap filler.
The two-part heatcure
silicone is a
thermally conductive
adhesive with a
low bond line thickness.
Dow states
that this compound is a soft and compressible material once
cured. The compound is designed to dissipate the heat from
PCB module assemblies mounted on printed circuit board to
heat sink, providing a reliable cooling solution for modules
like an engine or transmission control unit. The compound is
comprised of a 1-to-1 mix ratio with a low hardness and viscosity
to minimize internal stress generation, fill small gaps,
and improve manufacturing speed for complex and high-volume
electronic devices.
For more information, visit http://info.hotims.com/82332-406
26 May 2022
SABIC (Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia) has
launched two new
materials, the LNP
THERMOCOMP
WFC06I and
WFC06IXP compounds,
which were
developed for use in
front and back enclosure
covers (respectively)
of radar units. The new glass-fiber-reinforced
polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) grades offer a very low
dissipation factor and dielectric constant to help support the
transmission of higher-frequency radar signals. They also
feature low warpage that allows designers to potentially
create new, thinner covers that improve signal transmission.
Furthermore, these new products can contribute to efficient
radar unit assembly by supporting high-speed, high-precision
laser welding. The company reports that the WFC06I
compound provides excellent laser transmission performance
compared to other PBT materials.
For more information, visit http://info.hotims.com/82332-405
Electrical-component compound
Henkel
(Düsseldorf,
Germany) has
introduced Loctite
AA 5885, a onecomponent
UVonly
cured in
place gasket for
automotive electronics
applications.
The compound
is designed
to protect sensitive electrical components and is capable of
curing under UV light in under 30 seconds. Henkel states that
this cure time allows customers to expedite gasketing and
increase production efficiency. Henkel also claims that this
product offers an optimal combination of structure and softness
with excellent durability even when exposed to highpressure
water spray, automotive fluids or the high temperatures
of the under-hood environment. This compound has a
wide range of applications including ECUs, battery packs,
control modules, fuse boxes, actuators, sensing systems and
ADAS control modules.
For more information, visit http://info.hotims.com/82332-407
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