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Where did I put that speaker?
Steve Rogerson looks at some of the recent news that may have missed the front page.
Firstronic installs third IBL vapor phase reflow system
IBL Technologies has announced that Firstronic has installed its third CX Model Inline Vapor Phase Reflow system. IBL’s CX600/CX800 is a fully automated inline vapor phase soldering solution for at medium- to high-volume throughput.
Long-life switches suit ultra-compact electronics
C&K Components has introduced one of the most compact, long-lifetime, double-action switches available on the market. The KXT2 series double-action, top-actuated switches feature a miniature 3.7x3.0x1.05mm footprint, an integrated actuator with a large, 1.2mm-diameter surface area and extended 100,000-cycle lifespans.
UV LED offers reliable mercury lamp replacement
Designed to provide a reliable, energy-saving replacement for mercury lamps, Vishay Intertechnology has announced a ceramic-based, high-power UV LED with silicone lens that features a wavelength in the 365nm range. The VLMU3510-365-130 delivers an exceptionally long lifetime in a compact 3.45x3.45mm surface-mount package for medical, industrial and printing applications.
Saki to present advanced AOI at NEPCON Thailand
Saki Corporation has said it willpresent its 3D automated optical inspection equipment with side-angle cameras and ring lighting technology at NEPCON Thailand 2016 in Bangkok. Saki's 2D AOI system for simultaneous double-sided PCB inspection will also be on display.
Indium reclaim and recycle program pays dividends
Indium Corporation's indium metal and indium alloy reclaim and recycle program earns customers an enhanced return on used materials.Indium is used extensively in thermal management, low-temperature soldering, and sealing applications and, in many instances, the indium is not fully consumed and can be reclaimed from the process.
Aluminium polymer capacitors feature conductive technology
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced two series of aluminium polymer capacitors featuring conductive technology. For portable electronics, consumer and telecomms applications, the 180 CPS and 181 CPL series devices provide higher ripple current, lower impedance and longer useful life than standard aluminium capacitors.
Ersa to discuss IR rework applications at SMTA Upper Midwest Expo
Kurtz Ersa North America will exhibit at the SMTA Upper Midwest Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Marriott Minneapolis Southwest. The company will demonstrate some of its rework and hand soldering tools at the show.
USB 3.1 Type-C compliant interface connector saves PCB space
Hirose has announced a mid-mount USB 3.1 Type-C connector featuring a compact footprint and a depth of only 8.5mm. The shorter design creates additional PCB space for optimising antenna design and allows for larger batteries capacity.By comparison, conventional Type-C connectors are significantly longer, up to 9.4mm, which consumes valuable PCB space.
Rotary switches deliver 50% reduction in board space
C&K Components has released its smallest diameter rotary switch series, providing design engineers with a switch option that reduces board space by 50%. Available with two to eight positions, the RM series single-pole rotary switches feature an ultra-miniature 9.2mm body diameter and gold-plated contacts for reliable operation.