SMA connector expands range for harsh environments


In response to customer demand Coax Connectors continues to add harsh environment connectors to its off-the-shelf range. The latest is this SMA reverse polarity, straight three- hole flange mount PCB jack which is IP68 sealed un-mated. It has a black non-reflective finish. While some customers require


a different connector finish for aesthetic reasons or to differentiate between connectors, often specific characteristics are sought. For environments where reflection of light is undesirable, black plating can deliver a less reflective connector finish than gold or nickel in military, avionics and nautical applications or in broadcasting.


IP68 sealing provides protection against ingress of water or other liquids and/or dirt which can result in damage to the connector, the equipment it is fitted to and affect the performance of the RF signal path. Visitors can learn more about the latest additions to the company’s harsh environment range or discuss a bespoke connector requirement.


Visit Coax Connectors at stand B75


Growth leads to new premises and investment


Moving to a new premises and investing in manufacturing technology allows CT Production to provide the highest level of care to customers’ products throughout the process. Services are approved to


ISO9001:2015 and AS9100 standards, and most recently, ISO 19011:2011. To meet a variety of


manufacturing needs, services


offered include full board build, fully assembled boxed units, cabinet assemblies, prototyping to volume, test and x-ray inspection. Whatever the stage of a project, the company has the capability and capacity to help.


Visit CT Production at stand J120


Test house


offers x-ray and CSAM systems


PCB assembly services stretches from east to west


PCB assembly services have been at the core of Corintech’s business for over 40 years. The company says it achieves the lowest cost possible for the highest level of quality and prompt delivery to a wide range of customers. Services range from initial concept design support through to end production and every stage in between, including PCB design, component procurement, mixed assembly and functional testing. All products are manufactured and delivered in accordance with AS9100 and ISO9001 accreditations.


Specialisms include pick and place of surface mount components (down to 01005 and uBGAs), automated conventional through hole soldering, serialisation and barcoding for full traceability, conformal coating and encapsulation and wire bonding. These services can be carried out using a range of substrates including FR4, T-clad,


Rapid PCB prototyping is just a click away


A fast turnaround prototyping service, Speed Assembly Services (SAS), is available to the electronics industry from DVR. Next-day delivery of rapid PCB prototyping assemblies is just one click away, says the company. The PCB assembly manufacturing service is for all new electronic designs required at the pre- production bench top stage. It is not designed to replace production assemblies, but to complement design engineers and their need to rapidly evaluate new and innovative electronic concepts. The service offers the opportunity to have the concept produced professionally and quickly. Double- sided PTH and multi-layer PCBs can be ordered. The custom-made


PCB assemblies will be delivered within the UK via an online order submission within the UK. Users can upload a BoM and use an online ordering tool to control all aspects of the ordering process, while having multiple customisation options and minimising quoting and ordering times. Cutting out the middle man


can reap cost savings. Users select components from the suppliers through a built-in search tool and communicate via the ticketing/chat system. For low quantities, new product


introductions (NPI), prototypes and concept PCBs, SAS complements the parent company’s production assemblies and value added design for electronic assemblies.


steel, and ceramic substrates. Thick film hybrid circuits use ceramic substrates to offer increased reliability and durability in the harshest of conditions. The UK headquarters in Hampshire can provide electronics manufacturing for fast turnaround of low and high volume PCB assemblies, while the Hong Kong site allows customers to take advantage of Far Eastern high volume and low source-cost production without compromising on quality. Purchasing teams in the UK, the


Far East and the USA are able to obtain the lowest prices and track down components that are often hard to source. The procurement process is fully traceable because the company purchases from franchised distributors or component manufacturers directly. The team will be on hand to discuss outsourcing a design and/or manufacture of upcoming or existing electronics projects


Visit Corintech at stand D165


From labels to intricate facias


Failure modes such as delamination, voiding or solder bridging occur internally and cannot be easily seen yet opening a failed product may be impractical, or may destroy the fault evidence. Non-destructive inspection methods that generate high-resolution fault images are therefore essential for failure analysis. Two complementary approaches exist: x-ray


Specialising in engraved labelling and sign manufacture, Downs Engraving was formed over 30 years ago supplying signs and labels to many industries. It specialises in many forms of labelling types and styles to suit various applications. Its product range includes facias, domed labels, Traffolyte labels, office signs, badges, banners, brass plaques, vinyl and aluminium labels, wayfinding slat system signs, serial nameplates, asset labels, valve tags and mark-resist labels. The company has the facility to either


rotary or laser engrave in-house which enables it to provide competitive pricing along with control over lead times.


Visit Downs Engraving at stand G140


Contract electronics manufacture (CEM) services for a range of sectors, including EV chargers, battery storage device, marine safety beacons and medical test devices, will be highlighted by iPro Solutions. The CEM specialises in product box build and offers an end-to-end service as a manufacturing partner, with sourcing, testing and shipping capabilities.


Visit DVR at stand H90


Visit iPro Solutions at stand D35


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inspection and confocal scanning acoustic microscopy (CSAM). CSAM reveals air gaps, voids, and delamination in materials that an x-ray cannot see, for example, delamination in a circuit board. Conversely, BGA ball voids are difficult to visualise with CSAM but easy with an x-ray, explains Cupio. Both technologies can be accessed cost-effectively, without need to buy capital equipment, via an inspection and test house says the company and claims to have the latest equipment, backed by deep expertise on both technologies and how to apply them. For example, the Nordson Dage GEN7 CSAM system offers one of the best ways of finding delamination and voiding faults, as well as structural and material problems. It can scan up to a large 350mm wafer chuck. With five independent motors, it offers six times the acquisition rate of earlier models, with 23% more scanning area to accommodate larger samples. There is also the Nordson Dage QUADRA 7 x-ray inspection machine which provides 2D, CT and tomosynthesis x-ray modes. It has built-in tomosynthesis with a quick change to CT. It supports high resolution imaging with a 4k image of 100nm resolution. The inspection machine also has the Aspire FP detector which captures 6.7MP images at 30fps. These images are shown on two 4K UHD monitors (conventional HD monitors lack the resolution needed to show them).


Visit Cupio at stand E110


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