Generation circuit board plotters
03 March, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.emlogic.com.au/
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG announces the release of its ProtoMat S62 PCB plotter. This compact and automated system delivers more than double the milling speed of comparable plotters. It has an automatic tool change and a motorized Z-axis, which are features usually found only on higher-priced systems. The ProtoMat S62 can mill 150 mm (6") per second at a system resolution of 0.25 µm (0.01 mil), producing precise structures as small as 0.1 mm (4 mils).
Enclosures award
08 February, 2005
Brisbane-based B&R Enclosures has won the National Gold Award for Quality.
Rework station
03 February, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.farnellinone.com.au/
The Future module 202-15 is a soldering system that enables soldering and SMD rework within the one station. It is designed with an ergonomic grip with short-tip-to-hand distance giving pen-like fine control.
Tracing tool
03 February, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.fluke.com.au/
The compact VisiFault emits a bright beam of red light for easy fibre location from a distance. Users can visually trace one fibre among many, either in a cable or when terminated in a rack, by visually locating the emitted light.
PCBs go down to the wire
30 January, 2005
The market demands ever greater miniaturisation in printed circuit boards - as well as an increasing use of flexible circuitry - so the need for improved methods of producing high-resolution PCBs is becoming more important.
Strain-relief bushing
17 January, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.npa.com.au/
The Double D does double duty. It securely holds electrical wire and cord sets, concurrently sealing the chassis openings.
Serial boards
12 October, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.ni.com/oceania
National Instruments has announced eight RS232/485 serial interfaces that deliver features such as flexible baud rates up to 1 Mbps and universal PCI, hyperthreading and multiprocessor support.
FASTON receptacles boast insulation
12 October, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.tycoelectronics.com/
Ultra-Fast .205 series fully insulated FASTON Receptacle is available in three configurations for .205 sized tabs. The product is fully insulated so it is not necessary to implement costly post-insulation processes. Ultra-Fast .205 series FASTON receptacles are used in dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, refrigeration equipment, ranges, and other household appliances. Additionally, these quick connects are especially suitable for lawn and garden equipment, HVAC units, vending machines, various automotive applications and home entertainment systems.
Component identifier
07 September, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.altronics.com.au/
The Atlas Component Analyser identifies bipolar and Darlington transistors, enhancement and depletion mode MOSFETs, JFETs, triacs, thyristors, LEDs, bicolour LEDs, diodes and diode networks.
Prototype PCB plotter
04 August, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.emlogic.com.au/
LPKF Laser & Electronics has released the ProtoMat H100 that allows reduction in the production time of prototype PCBs.
Heat sinks approved
31 July, 2004
Molex has received approval for its CoolFin heat sink from AMD for the next generation 64 bit processor, the Athlon 64.
Don't be afraid of lead-free soldering!
05 July, 2004 | Supplied by: Machinery Forum
On July 1, 2006 lead-free soldering finally becomes law for the manufacturers and suppliers of electronic components in Europe. Many small and medium sized companies but also large industrial producers feel left alone with the changes to come
Compact chassis
04 June, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.ieci.com.au/
The JREX-CAGE1 is a compact chassis for Kontron's 3.5" embedded modules.
AMD approval for heat sink
01 June, 2004
Molex has receive approval for its CoolFin heat sink from AMD for the next generation 64 bit processor, the Athlon 64. As the result of meeting strict thermal resistance and other design requirements, Molex is one of a few vendors to receive AMD's approval on this new platform.
Compact chassis
12 May, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.ieci.com.au/
The JREX-CAGE1 is a compact chassis for Kontron's 3.5" embedded modules.
