New Products

Die-attach Adhesive

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A silver-filled, high-thermal conductivity die-attach adhesive, Hysol QMI 519HT02 is designed for use on die with high-power densities. The adhesive is hydrophobic and stable at high temperatures, delivering void-free bond lines with adhesion strength to various ceramic, laminate, and metal or plated substrates including copper, Alloy42, solder, tin, silver, palladium and gold. Devices manufactured using the adhesive have been shown to resist delamination and popcorning, even after exposure to multiple reflow temperature cycles. The material will not degrade at 260°C peak solder reflow temperatures. It is formulated to cure in-line, either on a die bonder using a post-die bond heater or on a wire bonder preheater. Henkel Loctite Corp., San Diego, Calif., www.loctite.com/electronics.

Vision Centering Option

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A multi-nozzle vision centering (MNVC) option is available for this company's KE-2060 line. The high-speed flexible mounter is equipped with a multi-nozzle laser head and a high-resolution head. This option provides the benefit of allowing all five nozzles to place vision components. The vision centering option is designed for cost-effectiveness, and to shorten the cycle time on vision components. All component types, including odd sizes or shapes, as well as standard chip sizes, can be placed with the addition of the vision centering option. Juki Automation Systems Inc., Morrisville, N.C., www.jas-smt.com.

Stencil System

VectorGuard stencil system is surrounded by a thin aluminum extrusion that is light and easy to handle, while offering a robust system suitable for long-term use. Its construction protects the stencil body during handling, and is fully contained. The stencil system optimizes patented tensioning systems and supports all customer imaging processes. Frames are available in three different sizes: 23 × 23″, 23 × 29″, and 29 × 29″. DEK USA Inc., Flemington, N.J., www.dek.com.

Benchtop Dispensing System

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The DispenseMate 550 Series is a benchtop dispensing unit engineered for advanced capability with a small footprint. Designed for many batch dispensing operations, the system features a precision motion system with closed-loop brushless DC motors, as well as a control for the company's pumps and valves, digital gages for fluid delivery and setup ease, and an optional vision system. Two models are available: the 555 model features a dispense area of 525 × 525 mm, while the 553 model features a dispense area of 325 × 325 mm. Asymtek, Carlsbad, Calif., www.asymtek.com.

Line Management Software

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An updated dimensions configuration features a simplified user interface and a roadmap of automatic features to reduce operator and production manager workloads. The configuration consolidates the line control and line programming functions of the original software suite, and the toolset now is hosted on two optional boxes consisting of hardware and software. The line control box condenses the line control features of the software and adds new features to minimize changeover time and track consumption information per line. The line programming box supports offline programming and line optimization, as well as hosting the product and component library management functions. Data management functions are included in each module to facilitate interpretation and machine use data, including remote access. Universal Instruments Corp., Binghamton, N.Y., www.uic.com.

X-ray Fluorescence System

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XRF is designed to determine the thickness and composition of metal depositions typically used in metal finishing and microelectronics industries. The system features X-ray fluorescence and is designed with a combination of empirical and fundamental parameter algorithms. The measurement platform is suited for current economic and price performance customer requests. Matrix Metrologies, Holbrook, N.Y., www.matrixmetrologies.com.

Expanded Packaging Capability

The MicroLeadFrame is the company's version of an IC package with the generic nomenclature of QFN, and is a lead frame-based, near-CSP with an exposed die paddle and leads on the bottom of the package. By optimizing production lead frame strip densities, additional manufacturing efficiencies of the packaging family are expected to be generated. Amkor Technology Inc., Chandler, Ariz., www.amkor.com.

Wafer Printing System

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SemiTouch Wafer Printer (STW-1) is equipped for both wafer stencil printing and bumping within one system. The printer is modeled after the company's standard SemiTouch printer, but offers additional advantages such as system conversion from wafer bumper to stencil printer by pressing a button. The system features a vision system with accuracies of 12 µm that yields capabilities of ultra-fine-pitch printing (to 70 µm).Milara Inc., Medfield, Mass., www.milarasmt.com.

Stencil Cutter

SL740 stencil laser cutter is designed for low- and medium-volume stencil production, capable of cutting up to 3,000 apertures per hour. The system uses the same proprietary high-power IR laser source, compliant with laser safety Class 1, as found in the company's higher-end models. The entry-level system provides the necessary requirements for high accuracy and reliability, making it suitable for start-up stencil businesses or as a backup system for established shops. It features a cutting area of 29 × 29″, and accommodates all common stencils, including those for quick release frames. Mounting fixtures are provided for both bare sheets and framed stencils. LPKF Laser & Electronics, Wilsonville, Ore., www.lpkfusa.com.

LTCC Multi-layer Substrates

This company offers prototyping services of low-temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) multilayer substrate and packaging technology for a wide range of applications. The LTCC materials systems are suitable for high-frequency devices and can be used for antenna modules, transmitters, power amplifiers, filter components, duplexer switch and more. Products are available with a fired ceramic tape thickness of 1.7 to 8.5 mils and have a dielectric constant of 7.8 at 1 MHz. Substrates can be manufactured with up to 20 layers and use screen-printed Ag conductors for the inner layers and Pd/Ag or Au for the top layer. Minicaps, Mission Viejo, Calif., www.minicaps.com.

Portable X-ray System

A small, portable X-ray system, Verifier has a footprint of only 29 × 32″. The system's large field-of-view makes it suited for inspection, failure analysis and verification of reworked BGAs, µBGAs, chip scale packages and other SMT devices and connectors, as well as for spot checks of production lines for small- and medium-sized companies. It offers top down and angled viewing in continuous real-time imaging of packages from 2 to 60 mm to detect bridging, missing and poor reflow shapes and voiding. The system also provides a high-resolution 80kV, 33-µm microfocus X-ray tube with power to punch through packages such as ceramic column grid arrays and BGA devices with metal lids and heat sinks. FocalSpot Inc., San Diego, Calif., www.focalspot.com.

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New Products

Compiled by Laureen Bellville & Steve Smith

CLEANROOMS EAST 2004 ATTENDEES' CHOICE

Portable particle counter

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Offering a sensitivity of 0.5 µm and a flow rate of 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) with a dynamic range up to 25.0 µm, the Solair 5100+ line of laser particle counters was the attendees' favorite, by popular vote, at the CleanRooms East 2004 exhibition in Orlando, Fla. The particle counter uses a color, 5.7-inch backlit touch-screen interface, and can store particle-count data from six channels, as well as data from up to four environmental sensors. All data can be downloaded to a computer or printed to a built-in thermal printer. The Solar 5100+ can be used as a portable instrument or integrated into a larger facility-monitoring or management system.
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
Milpitas, CA
www.golighthouse.com


Oxygen analyzer

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The battery-powered Series 3520 portable trace oxygen analyzer features a long-life electrochemical sensor. Measuring ranges from 0 to 10,000 ppm to 0 to 50 ppm are available. Options include sample pump, in-line filter, pressure regulator, block and bleed, and flow meter. Applications include glove boxes, gas manufacturing, heat-treating, chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, welding and more.
Alpha Omega Instruments
Cumberland, RI
www.aoi-corp.com

Silicone-covered hose

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Silicone Jacketed Hose features a cover of pure silicone encasing stainless steel over-braided PTFE hose to solve high-temperature handling and cleanliness problems. The silicone resists heat transfer, protecting technicians and workers from burns at times of hose handling. The smooth silicone jacket covers the braiding completely so that particles and liquids do not become trapped in the uneven surface of the braided stainless steel.
AdvantaPure
Southampton, PA
www.advantapure.com

Validation packages

To help users maintain best industry practices amid expanded FDA regulations, Filamatic documentation packages include Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols. For the novice, the packages can provide one or more blank protocols in a generic format, enabling the user to identify experiments for their Filamatic liquid filling system. More detailed packages are available with the assistance of the company's technicians, who are experienced in IQ/OQ compliance.
National Instruments Co.
Baltimore, MD
www.filamatic.com

Differential pressure measurement

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Pascal transmitters are suitable for monitoring and controlling low differential air pressures from 0 to 100 Pa with an accuracy of +/-0.05 Pa, a resolution of 0.016 Pa and an over-pressure resistance up to 2 bars. The sensors detect the mass flow and transform it into a dP or air velocity value. Reportedly, this principle permits an accurate and reliable detection, even in the sub-Pascal range, without drift and hysteresis.
Novasina
Pfaeffikon, Switzerland
www.novasina.com

Formaldehyde gas monitor

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The TG-1900KBP formaldehyde gas monitor is a direct-reading, compact instrument with digital display. It uses a patented gas membrane galvanic sensor that never needs to be replaced, according to the company. The manufacturer claims the sensor is unaffected by alcohols and other interfering gases, and can detect 0.01 ppm. Adjustable audible and visual alarms can be set to 0.1 ppm. The unit will operate for 30 days continuously on one set of batteries. The self-contained unit features a recorder output and built-in sample pump. It also detects glutaraldehyde over a range of 0 to 2 ppm.
CEA Instruments Inc.
Emerson, NJ
www.ceainstr.com

Low-sulfur forged valve bodies

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Low-sulfur content forged valve boded with extended weld tangents are now available for ITT Industries' Pure-Flow hygienic diaphragm product line. These controlled sulfur devices were developed to solve common orbital welding issues, such as sulfur content mismatch and universal orbital weld head concerns, in the bioprocessing and pharmaceutical industries. The line features forged 316L stainless steel material, with sulfur content compliant to ASME Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) 2002 Standard, Table DT-3. Weld tangents are equivalent to the lengths specified for ASME BPE-compliant fittings. Together, these features are designed to eliminate welded tube extensions, and allows for use of commonly used orbital welding equipment without the need for narrow or offset weld heads.
ITT Industries
Lancaster, PA
www.itt.com

Wall-mounted gowning racks

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Designed for use in cleanroom environments and electronic assembly areas, these wall-mounted gowning racks are constructed of chrome-plated steel with an electropolished stainless steel finish. Hanger slots, hanger tubes, or hook styles are available. Plastic shelf markers are available for the hanger slot and tube models. Racks are offered in standard lengths of 48, 60 and 72 inches; custom sizes available upon request.
Eagle MHC
Clayton, DE
www.eaglegrp.com

Hose tracking system

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Hose track assembly tracking system uses a radio frequency identification tag encoded with a serial number and encapsulated into each hose assembly. The tag never contacts the interior of the hose and is enclosed with silicone on the outside. It is unaffected by cleaning processes. A portable, hand-held reader/writer identifies each assembly by its tag's serial number, and personnel can log and track ongoing wear-related events, along with cleaning dates and the number of batches of material that have been processed.
AdvantaPure
Southampton, PA
advantapure.com

Membrane technology speeds flow rates

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The Supor EKV 0.2-µm sterilizing grade filter is designed to accelerate drug manufacturing flow rates by as much as 50 percent. It incorporates the company's proprietary machV membrane technology and can be used to remove bacteria and other pathogens from buffer solutions, tissue culture media, and critical process fluids used for drug production. Filters are available in cartridge formats as well as in single-use capsules. As a single-use capsule, the company says that manufacturers will be able to substantially reduce assembly, sterilization, cleaning, and cleaning validation sequences.
Pall Corporation
East Hills, NY
www.pall.com

Test unit for membrane filtration

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The DSS Pilot Unit Combi M39/M3.8 laboratory test unit is designed to provide improved testing of spiral and plate-and-frame membranes. The company says it is ideal for selective flat sheet membrane screenings, pilot-scale spiral tests, and small-scale production using ultrafiltration and microfiltration. The unit consists of a DSS LabStak M39 and a housing for 3.8-inch spiral elements. The module has a flat sheet membrane area of 1 m2 and a 3.8-inch spiral element with a membrane area up to 7 m2. It is designed for operation at pH values from 1 to 13, and pressures up to 8 bar. All components are in compliance with FDA regulations.
Alfa Laval Inc.
Richmond, VA
www.alfalaval.com

Next-gen automated portal

As part of the manufacturer's modular Plus Portal family, the Plus Portal XT is billed as a next-generation automated equipment front-end (AFE) system for 300-mm fab production and advanced 200-mm factory automation systems. This AFE incorporates the latest robotics and front-load technology designed to deliver enhanced productivity, cost-effectiveness, and easy integration with semiconductor process, metrology and inspection tools. It features ultra-clean factory automation components, such as the company's IsoPort load port and the recently-introduced direct wafer-handling robot.
Asyst Technologies Inc.
Fremont, CA
www.asyst.com

Anti-ESD scanner

The ESD Gryphon anti-ESD industrial bar code scanner is made of conductive plastics designed for superior electrostatic grounding and low contamination suitable for Class 10 cleanroom use. Each scanner is available in multiple configurations to meet your specific requirements.
Codestar Electronics
Los Gatos, CA
www.codestar.com

Single-use depth filter

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Designed to meet a growing need for single-use technologies for the production of biopharmaceuticals, the SUPRAclean disposable depth filter capsule is made for pilot through large-scale biotech drug manufacturing. This filter, according to the company, eliminates costs associated with the cleaning-in-place cycle, and increases safety by significantly decreasing operator exposure to the product. The capsule design also provides a lower hold-up volume than standard module housings, allowing for greater recovery of the product.
Pall Corporation
East Hills, NY
www.pall.com

Infrared food safety thermometer

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The ThermoTrace waterproof, non-contact low-temp infrared thermometer (Model 15006-40) is well-suited for use in the food industry because of its temperature display range, and for instant surface temperature screening of food during hot holding, in chilled displays and refrigerated storage, and for food safety procedures. Features include normal or continuous reading mode, a memory function that holds up to 99 points of temperature data, and a 15:1 field-of-view with laser sighting for objects as small 2.6 inches at 3.3 feet away.
DeltaTRAK Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
www.deltatrak.com

Molded silicone assemblies

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Supplied as silicone fittings attached directly to silicone tubing or hose, these molded silicone assemblies are well-suited for applications involving aseptic transfer, sterile processing and other critical applications in the pharmaceutical, biomedical and high-purity industries. According to the manufacturer, compared to typical tube-to-fitting connections, the assemblies eliminate entrapment issues and leaks associated with barb-type fittings; better meet requirements for process validations and inspections; provide a smooth inner surface with a seamless transition; offer consistent interior dimensions for maximum flow rates; reduce end-user assembly times; and have no contact with metallic materials.
AdvantaPure
Southampton, PA
www.advantapure.com

Conveyor belt

The Transco FDA EX conveyor belt is anti-static and self-extinguishing, and is approved for food industry applications. According to the manufacturer, it is the only available white rubber, fire- and explosion-resistant safety conveyor belt manufactured to FDA standards. The belt's white rubber coating is made of an elastomer that remains completely inert on contact with foodstuffs intended for human consumption. The product is commonly used over a temperature range of -4 to +176° F.
Transco
Lille Mons Cedex, France
www.transco.tm.fr

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