Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "SMT components",
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 Placement machine offers flexible assembly from
Contax, which we summarised at the time by saying "Flexible SMD pick and place machine can incorporate automatic dispensing and handle placement of nonstandard devices, such as LEDs and metal domes".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Stencils pass paste transfer test from
Photo Stencil: "Photo Stencil has revealed the results of Universal SMT Laboratories' independent, extensive study, conducted in February 2006".
In May 2006, we covered the news from DEK
- take a look at Tests show promise of SAC-based solder pastes
which says: "Research into screen printing for 0201 SMT components using SnPb and SAC solder pastes concludes that SAC pastes have an inherently wider process window".
Take a look also at the news release from Abacus Group, Power inductors suit cost-critical applications,
as well as Solder preforms work with pick and place lines from Cookson Electronics,
and Micropower convertor takes more onboard from Linear Technology Corp.
See also:
Device library adds Panasonic SMT devices
(June 2005)
Panasonic and Ansoft have released a new device library for Nexxim and Ansoft Designer based on Panasonic's high-density miniaturised surface-mount (SMT) components
Vive la difference in Yorkshire
(April 2005)
A French engineer has been working at GSPK Electronics to gain specific and detailed experience in assembly techniques used within the electronics and manufacturing industries
Terminals suit through-hole reflow process
(April 2004)
A new range of terminals helps provide a cost-effective solution for surface mount technology assembly processes
Check out lead-free finishes
(February 2004)
The Saber kit is an economical solution to explore and qualify a variety of available lead-free finishes
Distributor has broad market appeal
(December 2003)
Schmartboard has signed Mississauga based Engineering Lab as an authorised distributor
D-subs take a blend of contacts
(October 2003)
Phoenix Electronics has a new range of mixed signal D-sub connectors
Laser trim system offers versatile micromachining
(September 2003)
GSI Lumonics has appointed Alliance Sales (Europe) for sales and technical support of its range of laser trimming systems and automated optical inspection systems in the UK, Scandinavia and Finland
High-current POL convertors support IBA
(August 2003)
Nonisolated, point-of-load convertors boast 85-96% efficiencies at competitive prices to help the intermediate bus architecture (IBA) gain respect
Lower-current quarter bricks fill market gap
(July 2003)
Datel reckons its latest quarter-brick range fills a glaring price/performance void in the DC/DC product landscape
Network sockets take status LEDs onboard
(July 2003)
A range of low-profile RJ45 network sockets with integrated status LEDs is designed for manufacturers of networking devices as well as telecommunications systems, PCs and servers
Receptacles take to standard SMT processes
(April 2003)
Metral TINT back panel receptacles are compatible with standard pin-in-paste SMT processes, eliminating costly secondary assembly operations including heat staking, wave soldering or press fitting
Improved isolation for DC/DC modules
(January 2003)
CTC's B5WR DC/DC modules offer a cost effective solution to supplying a range of DC voltages where excellent isolation is needed in telecomms, industrial and computer industries
Applying adhesives accurately at speed
(December 2002)
As placement systems begin to process up to 80,000 components an hour, it's important to rethink other SMT assembly processes - especially the bottleneck of dispensing adhesives, says Mike O'Hanlon
Dummies provide lead-free evaluation
(July 2002)
Practical Components has added tin/bismuth and nickel/palladium to its line of qualified alloys for the evaluation and optimisation of lead-free assemblies and processes
Lead-free dummies keep it green
(July 2002)
Practical Components offers a variety of 'dummy' packages in lead-free finishes
Wide trim for dual-output DC/DC convertor
(July 2001)
Artesyn Technologies has a high-efficiency dual-output DC/DC convertor module that employs synchronous rectification techniques and features an exceptionally wide trim range for each output
Rework system provides even heating
(July 2001)
The Sniper-WB, available from Kaisertech, has been developed to rework PCBs as small as 51 x 51mm right up to 508 x 610mm, and even larger boards can be accommodated by special request