Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Surface mount devices",
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 Test arm probe enables precise positioning from
OptoTherm, which we summarised at the time by saying "PCB test arm probe features a heavy base and flexible shaft that make positioning to a test point a simple process".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release PIR sensor enables much smaller designs from
Murata Electronics (UK): "Surface mount pyroelectric infra-red sensor offers dramatically reduced footprint, easy automatic PCB mounting and lower cost".
In February 2007, we covered the news from Free2move
concerning its F2M03GLA
- take a look at Bluetooth modules offer enhanced datarates
which says: "General-purpose embedded Bluetooth modules are fully compliant with the Bluetooth v2.0+EDR standard".
Take a look also at the news release from Optek Technology, Emitters and sensors are in surface-mount packages,
as well as More options for multifunction ATE system from Aeroflex,
and SMT resistors approach wirewound performance from IRC Wirewound and Film Technologies.
See also:
Inductors minimise AC and DC power losses
(September 2006)
RoHS-compliant powdered iron inductors are ideal for power applications
Mailer focuses on big brands and value
(September 2006)
Rapid Electronics has published its first mailer specifically targeting its customers in manufacturing
Capacitors cut resistance and inductance
(July 2006)
Surface mount conductive polymer capacitors combine ultralow equivalent series resistance with the lowest inductance available on the market for products of this type
PXI switch module increases system density
(July 2006)
Pickering Interfaces is further expanding its line of PXI switching modules with the introduction of another first - the world's highest-density 1A two-pole matrix in a single slot PXI module
PXI modules claim top switching performance
(May 2006)
Pickering Interfaces is expanding its line of PXI switching modules with the introduction of a family of the world's highest density matrix in a single slot PXI module
Current sense resistors handle more with less
(April 2006)
Metal element current sense chip resistors with power ratings up to 8W feature a size of only 6.4 x 12.8 x 2.5mm
Gas plasma arrester promises superior protection
(April 2006)
The SL1411A Series is a new addition to the Delta family of gas plasma arresters designed for superior protection of outside plant equipment used in telecommunications applications
LED modules: taking the heat out of the situation
(December 2005)
Managing temperatures using appropriate packaging materials is essential to ensure the reliability of high-power LED applications, explains James Stratford of Universal Science
NPN phototransistors exhibit fast response times
(November 2005)
TT Electronics' Optek Technology has developed a series of NPN silicon phototransistors in 1206 chip packages
Power inductors handle under-bonnet heat
(October 2005)
A new series of high-current low-profile power inductors are rated for operation to 180C
News on the X5R ceramic surface mount devices from Kemet Electronics Corp
(May 2005)
Kemet Corp has added new high capacitance offerings to its X5R ceramic surface mount portfolio
Protection diodes complement power management
(March 2005)
Three new silicon avalanche diodes with excellent voltage clamping levels have been added to the growing list of power management solutions offered by Solid State Supplies
Extensive range on show in Brighton
(March 2005)
Production automation system specialist Contax is exhibiting 12 new and existing products from its extensive range at Nepcon 2005 at the Brighton Metropole on 11th and 12th May 2005
Inspection system checks out Deep Sea joints
(November 2004)
Scarborough based Deep Sea Electronics has opted for a SolView circuit board component inspection system to provide in-house PCB inspection capabilities
Feeder adds flexibility to assembly machines
(November 2004)
SMT assembly machine manufacturer Mydata Automation has introduced a novel adjustable tape feeder to fit tapes from 32 up to 136mm wide
X-ray analysis ensures critical PCB quality
(October 2004)
International defence and aerospace giant BAE Systems has purchased a Phoenix X-Ray PCBA Analyser to ensure the quality of its PCB production and work towards the IPC7095 standard
Powerful franchise for Transonics
(July 2004)
The Fagor Electronica range of discrete semiconductor devices is now available from Transonics
Enter the modern engineer's eyepiece
(May 2004)
SolView is a revolutionary, handheld inspection tool for the examination of solder bonds beneath surface-mount electronic components
Novel interface is perfect for convertor mounting
(April 2004)
Position Perfect is a novel surface mount interface technology claimed to provide enhanced mechanical integrity and improved mounting accuracy for DC/DC convertors
Drying cabinets stop damp chips cracking
(March 2004)
McDry is a new range of drying cabinets developed by Seika Sangyo and available exclusively in the UK and Ireland from Contax
Surface mounting boosts coax termination density
(November 2003)
A new range of surface-mount coaxial connectors are designed for switching and transmission equipment in telecomms applications
Microcontrollers strip down to save space
(October 2003)
In addition to the current standard packages, Atmel's popular AVR microcontrollers can now be supplied in a chip scale micro lead-frame package and as a bare die
Solderability tester evolves for SMT and Pb-free
(October 2003)
The long-established industry-benchmark Must solderability tester has been even further improved to accommodate the enhanced test accuracy needs demanded by the smallest surface mount devices
Resettable devices go lead-free
(August 2003)
Raychem's popular SMD family of PolySwitch resettable devices are now available as lead-free components
Boost for for low-level light detection
(June 2003)
The low cost C30737E epitaxial avalanche photodiode and C30659 series APD pre-amplifier modules represents a major step forward for low-level light-detection applications
Solderability tester takes in smallest SMDs
(May 2003)
The industry benchmark Must solderability tester has been improved to accommodate the enhanced test accuracy needs demanded by the smallest surface mount devices
Low-profile SMT toroidal inductors handle over 8A
(May 2003)
Two new series of surface mount inductors feature continuous DC current ratings up to 8.1A and DC resistance values down to 14mohm
LEDs find Farnell outlet
(March 2003)
OptoSource has launched an extended range of Toyoda Gosei LEDs through Farnell
Layout addon helps designers zone boards
(February 2003)
Zuken has developed a Rules-by-Area option for its PR Editor XR place-and-route tool
Moisture barrier bag is ESD-safe as well
(February 2003)
The Dri-Shield 3400 moisture barrier bag is a cost effective alternative to traditional nylon-foil bags when packaging surface mount devices that are in trays, shipping tubes or taped and reeled
High-tech kits for electronics assembly
(October 2002)
Henkel Loctite Adhesives has a range of kits designed for the assembly of electronic components onto printed circuit boards
Beam delivery aids IC modification processes
(September 2002)
A novel optical beam delivery system from NanoVia aims to improve the throughput of laser-based memory and IC repair and/or modification processes
Multilayer ceramic capacitors offer reliability
(August 2002)
Six multilayer ceramic capacitor options from Taiyo Yuden offer low ESR and higher insulation resistance and breakdown voltages to provide reliable operation in a wide variety of applications
Brochure and website highlight low-ESR capacitors
(August 2002)
NIC Eurotech has published a new catalogue that details its ranges of low ESR aluminium and tantalum electrolytic capacitors