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Watlow launches ASSURANT high temperature heating jackets


Watlow has announced the launch of its new ASSURANT HT high-temperature heating jackets, designed to meet the unique needs of semiconductor processing.


The heater jackets are made with PTFE-coated fi breglass that maximises thermal uniformity and coverage for gas lines, pump lines, forelines and exhaust lines in semiconductor processing applications. These solutions offer even heating for uniform temperature profi les over the entire heated line. The ASSURANT heater jackets optimise process tool uptime and chip yield by providing full coverage to the line, eliminating cold spots that result in particle buildup. “We are thrilled to introduce the new ASSURANT HT to the market,” said Doug Schaefer, chief system designer at Watlow.


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“Our fi rst-generation ASSURANT TC is a reliable heating solution for many applications, but as industry evolves there is a need for an even higher temperature range. With ASSURANT HT, we are providing our customers with a step change in thermal performance that will help them stay ahead of the curve on challenging processes like titanium nitride.


“The launch of ASSURANT HT marks a new era for the ASSURANT line of heaters, designed from the ground up to improve semiconductor processing.”


ASSURANT HT is compatible with all existing controllers, making it a true plug-and-play solution.


y stint as editor of Electronics for Engineers is coming to an end and I’ve loved every minute of editing this title over the last six issues.


Thank you to everyone that has sent me articles and for the many phone calls I’ve had from engineers, PR people, manufacturers and distributors. It was great that the relaunch of the magazine happened during my tenure, and I think the magazine looks great and


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that’s all credit to the excellent team behind the magazine. It’s now time for me to pass the editor’s baton on to Yasmin Nolan, who has taken over as editor of Electronics for Engineers – I’m sure you’ll give Yasmin the same welcome you gave me earlier this year.


This issue of Electronics for Engineers is packed full of a wide range of articles. Topics covered include Power, Embedded Technology, Electronic Sensors, Medical, Military & Industrial Electronics and Automations I hope you fi nd this issue informative and please contact Yasmin


(ynolan@datateam.co.uk) if you would like to contribute to the next issue.


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