Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Reflow soldering",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Getting the measure of alternating currents from
Murata Power Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Current sense transformers measure alternating currents in high-frequency applications such as switched-mode power supplies, motor controllers and electronic lighting ballasts".
The day before,
we featured the news release More robust link from mezzanine cards to backplane from
Harting: "The AdvancedMC Plug is manufactured using a tightly specified process and offers the highest degree of contact reliability and protection against wear and corrosion".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Ericsson Power Modules
concerning its PKU-SI
- take a look at DC/DC convertors move to the surface
which says: "Ericsson's DfM process has made it possible to develop surface-mount modules that comply with even the most demanding manufacturing processes".
Take a look also at the news release from Sullins Electronics, Daughtercard connectors handle high temperatures,
as well as Illuminated switches allow custom designs from C+K Components,
and Power connectors meet MicroTCA specs from Mouser Electronics.
See also:
Maximum protection from a minimalist fuse
(October 2007)
Fuses provide secondary overcurrent protection in power inverters and low-voltage power supplies in an extremely small 1206 package
EMI suppressors fit in small footprints
(September 2007)
BLM02 devices provide EMI suppression and prevention of abnormal oscillation in mobile phone power amplifier modules
Surface mount LEDs are smaller and brighter
(August 2007)
New compact high-efficiency white light emitting diodes are among the brightest white LEDs in the industry available in the PLCC2 form factor
High-power LEDs suit space-limited designs
(August 2007)
The latest addition to the Toshiba family of white LEDs can provide a typical flux of 30 lumen from a drive current of only 250mA
Power inductors keep a low profile
(July 2007)
Low-profile multilayer monolithic power inductors are ideal for use in DC/DC convertors for small portable equipment such as mobile phones and multimedia devices
Film capacitors stack up advantages
(June 2007)
Stacked film chip capacitors are ideal as an alternative to higher loss and less stable MLCC capacitors
LED lights more in low-thermal-resistance package
(June 2007)
Surface mount LED will be ideal for many domestic and commercial lighting applications that have conventionally used incandescent lamps
News on the European SMT reflow soldering equipment markets from Frost and Sullivan
(June 2007)
Report contends that European SMT reflow soldering equipment markets earned revenues of US $60.1 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $101.7 million in 2013
Terminal blocks have all options covered
(May 2007)
Eurostyle PCB terminal block range features more than 50 designs or housing styles of plugs, headers and fixed terminal blocks that are fully RoHS compliant
Convertors cut the cost of distributed power
(May 2007)
DC/DC convertors use an open-frame design with one side populated and a board-to-board interconnection technique to create lower-cost versions of existing devices
Ultraminiature fuses protect on the surface
(May 2007)
Thick- and thin-film surface-mounting micro fuses can be reflow soldered and come with full safety agency certification
LED boasts high visibility from low profile
(May 2007)
Ultra-low-profile 0.5W surface mount white LED offers a full 120-degree viewing angle
Profiling tools to be demonstrated at Nepcon
(May 2007)
SolderStar will show its latest hardware and software tools for assembly process temperature profiling at the Nepcon UK 2007 show in Birmingham
Display company expansion is big business
(April 2007)
A turnkey package of PCB production equipment supplied to Hanover Displays, of Lewes, East Sussex, is one of the largest contracts in Blundell's history
Tricolour LEDs sign up for the great outdoors
(April 2007)
High-brightness AllnGaP and InGaN tricolour LEDs promise high reliability, long life and significantly less colour degradation over time
Push-push SIM card socket is 2mm high
(April 2007)
The SIMS60 2mm-high push-push SIM card socket, for GSM11.11 or the latest 3G USIM standard, has 6 or 8-pin options and is available in tape-and-reel packaging for automated high volume production
Electrolytic capacitors survive lead-free reflow
(April 2007)
New surface-mount V-chip aluminium electrolytic capacitors withstand reflow soldering to +260C
High-power LEDs run on standard SMT processes
(March 2007)
Low-profile 3W high-power white surface mount light emitting diode emitter is suitable for use in a wide range of solid-state lighting applications
Connector system fits high-speed standards
(March 2007)
New generation of high speed connectors and cables cater for data transmission rates up to 5Gbit/s
Small switches produce reassuring feedback
(March 2007)
Tiny tactile switches are ideal for wireless headsets, mobile phones, portable instruments, keyless entry systems and other applications where size is a key differentiator
High-density edgecard connectors work at extremes
(February 2007)
New bi-level series of right-angle edgecard connectors offer double the contact points in half the space
Compact switches snap into control
(February 2007)
Short-travel haptic switches come with an option of an integral LED, making them ideally suited to switched control applications, such as in automotive steering wheels
Reflow system saves energy and nitrogen
(November 2006)
Speedline's Electrovert OmniFlex 7 reflow soldering system handles traditional high volume reflow for both leaded and lead free alloys, and offers exceptional efficiencies in operating costs
Chip capacitors handle the heat of reflow
(November 2006)
NIC Components has introduced six new series of SMT V-Chip capacitors that feature +260C soldering heat ratings
Polymer tantalum capacitors reduce resistance
(November 2006)
AVX's 1210 B case sise TCJ series of polymer tantalum capacitors launched last year are now available with even lower ESR, reduced from 70 to 45mohm
White LEDs add subtle shade options
(November 2006)
Available now from Pacer, Optek has added warm white and daylight white LEDs to its high luminance Lednium 1W products
Potentiometers take on/off switches onboard
(October 2006)
Alps Electric now offers tiny, reliable and universal application metal shaft potentiometers with integrated on/off switches
Resonators offer stable option
(September 2006)
Murata ceramic resonators now out-perform crystal oscillators on stability, as demonstrated in the latest range available from TTI Europe
Electrolytics handle higher solder temperatures
(September 2006)
The NACZ series of surface mount electrolytic capacitors is now suitable for exposure to a maximum soldering temperature of +255C
Crystal oscillators maintain frequency stability
(September 2006)
Miniature low-cost RoHS-compliant temperature-compensated crystal oscillators offer frequency stability of +/-0.5ppm over the -40 to +85C temperature range
Fume extraction systems banish acrid odours
(September 2006)
Rework professionals are increasingly calling for better health and safety measures and better fume extraction
Tiny Rotary Switches for Digital Camera Mode Dials
(July 2006)
With the SRBD series, ALPS Electric Europa now offers tiny rotary switches for digital camera mode dials
Oscillator keeps track of time and date
(July 2006)
A compact low-power-consumption 32.768kHz HCMOS surface mount oscillator is designed for keeping track of time and date in multiple applications
Electrolytics replace multiple tantalum chips
(July 2006)
Flat chip surface mount solid aluminium electrolytic capacitors can replace multiple tantalum chip devices in designs such as power supplies