Fischerscope X-ray XDLM237 combines high-intensity beam of a micro-focus tube with a small aperture and large detector window. Advantages include non-destructive measurements without damage to tools; fast measurement times; measurement spot of 50μm. Layer thickness reportedly can be measured on the finest cutting edges of high-end tools. Can determine base tools’ metallic composition. Has programmable XY-stage and Z-axis for automated measurements.

Fischer Technology, www.fischer-technology.com  

No. 797 is a 260°F electrically-heated, Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven used for drying coatings onto printed circuit boards. Workspace dimensions measure 36” x 36” x 39”. 20 kW are installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular elements to heat the oven chamber, while a 1000 CFM, 1-1/2-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow to the workload.  Features 4” insulated walls, Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior with back-welded seams, exterior finished with white epoxy paint, #4 brushed stainless steel door cover and control panel face, 30” x 24” x 6” thick stainless steel high-temperature HEPA recirculating filter, plus safety equipment for handling flammable solvents, including explosion-venting door hardware.  Controls include a digital indicating, programming temperature controller and SCR power controller.   

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com

PCB123 v. 5.1.0 free PCB design tool includes new edit panels with several user preference options, drag-and-drop functionality for parts, and smoother rendering performance. Includes a change in uniformity between control panels for layout and schematic views. Parts from libraries can be added from the layout using a new tab in the edit panel. Zooming and panning designs with polygons is reportedly more responsive. Can pan and zoom in layout by holding down right mouse button and moving mouse or scrolling mouse wheel. Display Tab for layout view has been reworked. Edit controls have been configured. Panes are resizable horizontally and vertically. Tooltips on controls teach user what is useful about the feature. In Layer Display pane, a scrollbar has been added for designing many layers. Color visibility selection on Layout Appearance pane is identical to Layer Display.

Sunstone Circuits, http://www.sunstone.com/PCB123.aspx

ROG Mobile, free mobile app for Apple and Android devices provides access to Rogers’ calculators, including the MWI (Microwave Impedance) simulation tool, literature, technical papers and the ability to order samples via smartphones and tablets. Includes tools and technical information to assist with high performance printed circuit board materials. Perform electrical, thermal and mechanical simulations for microwave PCB designs, impedance predictions and transmission line losses.

Rogers Corp., rogerscorp.com/rogmobile