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Count On Tools Inc. introduces the latest version of its revolutionary StripFeeder System for loading tape-and-reel components onto compact modules for prototyping and high-mix/low-volume applications. The new Modular StripFeeder now features adjustable rails to accommodate a wide array of components in the same feeder.

Microchip announces the expansion of its family of stand-alone Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC) family with the I2C MCP7940M RTCC device. This new device is designed for the price-competitive consumer products market, and includes 64 Bytes of SRAM as additional scratchpad memory, as well as a digital-trimming circuit that can compensate up to 11 seconds per day for crystal error. The MCP7940M devices provide accurate timekeeping at a low cost fo...

Microchip Technology Inc today announced that it will continue to manufacture legacy 8051/80C51 MCUs that provide pin-for-pin-compatible replacements for most of those recently placed under “End of Life” (EOL) notification by NXP. Included are drop-in replacements for NXP’s P89LV51RB2/C2/D2 and P89V51RB2/C2/D2 EOL series of 80C51 8-bit microcontrollers.

The newest product launched by Intertronics is the preeflow eco-DUO450 which offers precision metering and mixing of two component materials with dial-in ratios up to 5:1. This is expected to be of value where expensive materials such as silver loaded conductive epoxies, silicones or polyurethanes are dispensed in small quantities for either dots or beads.

ACD announces a new system for preparing projects for delivery to the manufacturing floor. In keeping with ACD’s pursuit of ‘best practices’ within the market, the new system, in conjunction with the company’s process control and traceability software, will allow for even greater visibility of materials, both physically and within the inventory database.

BTU International, Inc. announced today the release of version 5.0 of its WINCON control system software. WINCON is used in conjunction with BTU’s proprietary Intellimax control board on all BTU systems including the PYRAMAX family of convection reflow ovens.

GPD Global announces that its PCD4H Dispense Pump yields excellent results with phosphor and non-phosphor-filled LED encapsulation as viewed on the color chart by tightly grouped results. When dispensing a phosphor-filled encapsulant, the PCD4H is configured with a syringe mixer to keep the encapsulant homogeneous over its entire pot life. The adjustable speed of the syringe mixer and a rotating element designed to create turbulence ensures encap...

At next week’s SPIE Advanced Lithography conference, imec announces the successful implementation of the world first 300mm fab-compatible Directed Self-Assembly (DSA) process line all-under-one-roof in imec’s 300mm cleanroom fab. The upgrade of an academic lab-scale DSA process flow to a fab-compatible flow was realized in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin, AZ Electronic Materials and Tokyo Electron Ltd. Imec’s DSA collaboratio...

Cognex Corporation introduces the In-Sight 500. With the fastest acquisition speed of any industrial vision system, the In-Sight 500 can inspect parts on the very fastest production lines. The In‐Sight 500 vision system system is a high‐performance, fixed‐mount vision system packaged in a rugged, IP65‐rated housing.

Continuing the expansion of its standard linear product portfolio, Diodes Incorporated has announced the introduction of a series of low-cost 555 timer ICs. Diodes’ first three timers, designed as drop-in replacements for the enduring industry-standard parts, support a wide range of operating temperatures to cover both commercial and industrial product requirements: NE555 (0 to +70ºC), SA555 (-40ºC to +85ºC) and NA555 (-40ºC to +105ºC).