Silicon ChipElectronex: The Electronics Design & Assembly Expo - September 2015 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: SMDs present challenges and opportunities
  4. Feature: Autonomous Underwater Vehicles by Dr David Maddison
  5. Review: 4K Monitor Shoot-Out by Leo Simpson & Nicholas Vinen
  6. Project: Senator: 10-Inch Bass Reflex Loudspeakers by Design by Allan Linton-Smith, words by Leo Simpson
  7. Feature: Electronex: The Electronics Design & Assembly Expo by Silicon Chip
  8. Product Showcase
  9. Project: USB Charger Regulator With Low-Battery Cut-Out by Nicholas Vinen
  10. Project: Build A 9-Channel Infrared Remote Control by John Clarke
  11. Project: Ultra-LD Mk.4 200W RMS Power Amplifier, Pt.2 by Nicholas Vinen
  12. PartShop
  13. Vintage Radio: The unique GE 675 5-transistor radio by Ian Batty
  14. Subscriptions
  15. Market Centre
  16. Advertising Index
  17. Notes & Errata
  18. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Senator: 10-Inch Bass Reflex Loudspeakers":
  • 2-Way Passive Crossover PCB [01205141] (AUD $20.00)
  • Acrylic pieces to make two inductor bobbins (Component, AUD $7.50)
  • 2-Way Passive Loudspeaker Crossover PCB pattern (PDF download) [01205141] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Senator: 10-Inch Bass Reflex Loudspeakers (September 2015)
  • 2-Way Crossover For Senator 10-Inch Loudspeakers (October 2015)
Items relevant to "USB Charger Regulator With Low-Battery Cut-Out":
  • Mini 12V USB Power Supply with Low-Battery Cut-out PCB [18107151/18107152] (AUD $2.50)
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  • Mini 12V USB Power Supply with Low-Battery Cut-out PCB pattern (PDF download) [18107152] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Install USB Charging Points In Your Car (July 2015)
  • USB Charger Regulator With Low-Battery Cut-Out (September 2015)
Items relevant to "Build A 9-Channel Infrared Remote Control":
  • 9-Channel Infrared Remote Control PCB [15108151] (AUD $15.00)
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  • 9-Channel Infrared Remote Control Receiver panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
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  • Ultra-LD Mk3/Mk4 Amplifier Power Supply PCB [01109111] (AUD $15.00)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.4 Amplifier prototype PCB [01107151 RevB] (AUD $2.50)
  • 2 x HN3A51F + 1 x IMX8-7-F + 2 x BC846C transistors for the Ultra-LD Mk.4 Power Amplifier module (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • SA156 plastic bobbin (Component, AUD $1.00)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 Power Supply PCB pattern (PDF download) [01109111] (Free)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.4 Amplifier PCB pattern (PDF download) [01107151 RevC] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Ultra-LD Mk.4 200W RMS Power Amplifier: Preview (July 2015)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.4 200W RMS Power Amplifier, Pt.1 (August 2015)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.4 200W RMS Power Amplifier, Pt.2 (September 2015)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.4 Power Amplifier, Pt.3: 110W Version (October 2015)

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SPECIAL FEATURE: If you plan on visiting this year’s ELECTRONEX 2015 at the Melbourne Park Function Centre, you’re going to have to get your skates on – it’s on in just a few days’ time, September 9 (10am-6pm) and 10 (10am-5pm). In this special feature, we highlight several of the exhibitors. The exhibition is being held in conjunction with the SMCBA conference and will feature a number of conference seminars, with keynote addresses by several industry leaders. Organisers of ELECTRONEX expect more than 1000 trade visitors to attend the show over the two days. ELECTRONEX alternates between Melbourne and Sydney and will not be returning to Melbourne until 2017, so make sure you get along to see this year’s show. The expo is open to trade and industry visitors with an interest in the electronics industry and SILICON CHIP readers are invited to attend, free of charge. At last year’s show in Sydney the show was well supported by readers with around 50% of visitors indicating that they regularly read SILICON CHIP magazine. Readers can register to attend the exhibition in advance at www.electronex.com.au electronics design & assembly expo In association with Supporting Publication electronics design & assembly expo 40  Silicon Chip siliconchip.com.au Exhibitor List (As at August 1 – May be subject to change) Exhibitor or representative Stand Touch, Discover and Solve with Keysight’s 3000T X-series Oscilloscopes ADM Instrument Eng. B6 Mathworks C13 Mean Well Australia* B6 Alfatron Pty Ltd A5 Ampec Technologies B24 Mechatronic Systems* C34 Mektronics B19 Altronics Distributors A8 Mentor Graphics Group B29 Amphenol* A8 APM* C12 Micreo Limited C35 Micron* A8 ASSCON* A9 Microsemi* C12 Atten* A8 Mornsun* B26 Autotronik* A9 Benbro Electronics B40 Mouser Electronics B23 National Instruments C27 Chemtools* A8 Netcomm* A16 Congatec Australia A1 Control Devices Australia A19 Neutrik* A8 Dataforth* C12 OKW* B9 DBD Innovations* B40 Onboard Solutions B36 Dedicated Systems B33 Oritech Pty Ltd B28 Oupiin* A8 Deutsch* A8 Ourpcb Australia C3 Dinkle* A8 DLPC Pty Ltd* B26 Photoetch Industries Ltd C39 Powertran* A8 Duet Electronics C1 B1 Dymax Corporation* C36 Precision Electronic Tech Pros kit* A8 Electro Harmonix* A8 Electrolube* B15 QualiEco Circuits A17 Embedded Logic Solutions C34 Radytronic* A8 Emona Instruments A23 Redback Test Services C23 Entech Electronics B25 Reid Indust. Graphic Prods C14 Erntec Pty Ltd B12 Rigol Technologies* A23 Ritec* A8 ESI Technology Ltd* B6 Europlacer B27 Rohde & Schwarz (Aust) B20 B9 Fine-Mark Design C41 Rolec OKW Aust. NZ. Fairmont Marketing B26 Salecom* A8 Flexible Circuit Tech C17 Scientific Devices Aust C12 Future Tech Concepts B18 Sensirion* A16 Gainspan* A16 Silabs* A16 Sniper Electronics A7 GLW* A9 Glyn Ltd A16 Stanford Research* C12 GPC Electronics B7 Suba Engineering A9 Hakko Australia* B15 Sulzer Mixpac* C36 Hakko New Zealand* B15 Sun Industries B2 Hawker Richardson A20 Sunon* A8 Hammond Electronics A27 SMCBA C40 Henchman Products * B28 Taiwan Trade Centre Sydney A4 Hetech C18 Tagarno* A9 HK Wentworth B15 TecHome* C18 Teledyne* C12 IMP Electronics Solutions C2 Invensense* A16 Tekt Industries B31 Janome Industrial Equip.* C36 Tektronix* C6 Telit Wireless Solutions* A16 Juki* A9 ThinkRF* C12 Keithley* C6 Keysight Technologies A12 Transmille* C12 Kobot Systems Pty Ltd B32 TRIO Test & Management* A12 UniMeasure* B6 Kolb* A9 UVpacific C36 Komax WIRE* A9 Leica Microsystems C11 VGL Allied Connectors C37 Vicom Australia C38 Lelon* A8 LPKF Laser & Electronics* C34 ViscoTec* C36 M2M Connectivity B16 WDT ToolTech* A9 Machinery Forum (Vic) C22 Westwick-Farrow Media A6 What’s New in Electronics* A6 Manson* A8 Marque Magnetics Ltd A18 WURTH Elektronic C26 Mastercut Technologies C16 * Denotes Company/Brand    Represented by Exhibitor. siliconchip.com.au Keysight Technologies Australia will be exhibiting in ELECTRONEX Melbourne 2015 at booth A12. The new Keysight 3000T oscilloscope is the next-generation of the InfiniiVision X-Series. With its zone touch triggering, you can trigger on any signal in just two steps – so you can isolate a signal in seconds. The 3000T is also a 6-in-1 instrument. Along with your oscilloscope, you can get an MSO, WaveGen function generator, protocol analyzer, DVM and counter. Ultimate Scope Program– Get up to 17 free applications with your purchase of a Keysight oscilloscope With that in mind, we launched Keysight Technologies Ultimate Scope Program. You will get up to 17 FREE software applications (including a free integrated function/ arbitrary waveform generator and Digital Voltmeter) in one free application bundle with your purchase of a Keysight 2000 X-, 3000 X-, 3000T X-, 4000 X-, or 6000 X-Series oscilloscope. The application software on your oscilloscope improves your ability to debug your system. Therefore, take advantage of this program while it lasts and receive the Ultimate Scope. www.keysight.com/find/Ultimatescope Call Keysight Technologies Australia on 1800 629 485 – or ask for more details when you visit Keysight on booth A12 at ElectroneX 2015. September 2015  41 Emona at Electronex 2015 ElectroneX Stand C13 Stand A23 Emona Instruments, a leading supplier of electronic test and measuring instruments is demonstrating a number of new product releases at Electronex 2015. New products at ELECTRONEX include the MegiQ affordable and compact USB driven Vector Network Analyser. This fully bi-directional two-port VNA allows detailed impedance measurements of antennas, components and circuits, covering 400to 4000MHz, i.e. all popular communication bands for GSM-LTE, GPS, ISM, Wifi, Dect etc. Other new product demonstrations include the Rigol’s DSA-875 7.5GHz spectrum analyser and the Rigol DG-5000 350MHz arbitrary function generators. Emona offers a complete range of test and measuring instruments including oscilloscopes, function generators and counters, data acquisition, multimeters, power supplies, thermal imaging cameras and a range of products to support manufacturers including hipot and production testers and harness and cable testers. All products are supported by Emona’s team of Applications Engineers that provide on-site product demonstrations and our service and calibration department providing full after sales technical and calibration support for our range of equipment. Engineers should also visit Emona’s new website at www.emona.com. au that offers users a powerful product filter capability making it quick and easy to find the right product for your application. Visit Emona on Stand A23 or call (02) 9519 3533 With ready-to-use algorithms and hardware connectivity for developing autonomous mobile robotics applications, Robotics System Toolbox provides an interface and complete integration between MATLAB and Simulink, and the Robot Operating System (ROS). Now, robotics researchers and engineers can work in a single, integrated design environment to design, test, and deploy robotics algorithms on ROS-enabled robots and robot simulators such as Gazebo and V-REP. This creates more time to focus on design explorations and iterations by reducing the manual rework of conversion from MATLAB to ROS. Algorithms offered within Robotics System Toolbox include map representation, path planning, and path following for differential drive robots. Engineers can now design and prototype motor control, computer vision, and state machine applications in MATLAB or Simulink, and they can integrate them with core algorithms in Robotics System Toolbox. Engineers can also generate a ROS node from a Simulink model and deploy it to a ROS network through the automatic C++ code generation support. “Robotics System Toolbox brings the algorithm development and system design capabilities of MATLAB and Simulink to the exciting world of Robotics,” said Sameer Prabhu, industry marketing director, MathWorks. “Resarchers, engineers, and students can now develop a variety of mobile robot applications for use in automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial automation systems in a fully integrated environment featuring MATLAB and Simulink, and ROS-enabled robots and simulators.” For availability and pricing, see Mathworks at ELECTRONEX Stand C13 or log onto mathworks.com/products/ robotics RUGGED ENCLOSURES TO PROTECT WHAT’S INSIDE ROLEC OKW Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd Unit 6/29 Coombes Drive Penrith NSW 2750 Phone: +61 2 4722 3388 E-Mail: info<at>rolec-okw.com.au www.rolec-okw.com.au ElectroneX Stand B9 42  Silicon Chip siliconchip.com.au 100 95 75 25 5 0 EL_A5_Australia Resins Advert_082015_prepress 04 August 2015 13:05:28 siliconchip.com.au Ele Melcbtronex ourn e September 2015  43 Benchtop Source Measure Unit with Touch Screen from Keithley Keithley Instruments, Inc., a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, will show the first benchtop Source Measure Unit (SMU) instrument with a capacitive touchscreen graphical user interface at ELECTRONEX. The Model 2450 SourceMeter SMU Instrument combines the intuitive touchscreen and icon-based control that novice SMU users can appreciate. The Model 2450’s design, Keithley’s latest generation of SMU instruments, offers a fundamentally new way for users to interact with test and measurement instruments. It is based on the company’s innovative “Touch, Test, Invent” design philosophy. This new design philosophy reflects recent market changes, including shrinking product design/development cycles and fewer personnel devoted exclusively to test engineering tasks. At the same time, the profile of the typical instrument user has also evolved. In addition to electrical engineers, it now includes a growing number of non-engineers (such as electrochemists, physicists, materials scientists, etc.) who need fast access to data but sometimes have limited training in electrical measurement. Additionally, as the previous generation of electrical engineers has retired, their younger replacements have tended to be more software oriented than hardware oriented. To accommodate all of these market and user changes, the Model 2450 incorporates numerous ease-of-use features that ensure a faster “time-to-answer” than competitive solutions, including a context-sensitive help function, “Quickset” modes that speed instrument configuration, and on-screen graphing capabilities that quickly turn raw data into usable results. If you can’t make it to Keithley on Stand C6 at ELECTRONEX 2015, visit www.touchtestinvent.com Standard and modified diecast aluminium, metal and plastic enclosures Hetech and TecHome combine to offer design-to-manufacture service Hetech is an established Electronic Design and Manufacturing operating throughout Australia. They have been providing customer specific solutions and concept-todelivery products for 25 years. Hetech will be exhibiting their range of manufacturing and design services at stand C18, co-exhibiting with sister company, TecHome, who provide actuator and control products to the manufacturing sector. Visit their stand to experience our electronic and design work first hand and see how they can become your product development and manufacturing partner. They partner with their customers, walking them through our all-encompassing range of product development services from concept generation, design, testing and volume manufacturing. Electronics manufacturing has been the foundation of Hetech for over two decades. Ongoing investment in innovative technology, for example Surface Mount Technology, enables Hetech to offer quality services at the highest international manufacturing standards. Hetech has also developed a strong reputation for successfully designing quality Australian made products. Their design services are backed by a team of qualified and experienced electrical engineers based in Brisbane, as well as a number of Contracting Engineers Australia wide. Their ‘design to manufacture’ approach gives our customers the certainty that their product will be designed to the agreed manufacture cost and time requirements. After the show, Hetech can be contacted on (07) 3297 9700 or visit their website: www.hetech.com.au e Se on 7 at us A2 neX h o t tro Bo lec E tel: 08 8240 2244 ElectroneX Stand C18 www.hammondmfg.com 44  Silicon Chip siliconchip.com.au “Rigol Offer Australia’s Best Value Test Instruments” Oscilloscopes RIGOL DS-1000E Series NEW RIGOL DS-1000Z Series RIGOL DS-2000A Series 450MHz & 100MHz, 2 Ch 41GS/s Real Time Sampling 4USB Device, USB Host & PictBridge 450MHz, 70MHz & 100MHz, 4 Ch 41GS/s Real Time Sampling 412Mpts Standard Memory Depth 470MHz, 100MHz & 200MHz, 2 Ch 42GS/s Real Time Sampling 414Mpts Standard Memory Depth FROM $ 469 FROM $ ex GST 579 FROM $ ex GST 1,247 ex GST Function/Arbitrary Function Generators RIGOL DG-1022 NEW RIGOL DG-1000Z Series RIGOL DG-4000 Series 420MHz Maximum Output Frequency 42 Output Channels 4USB Device & USB Host 430MHz & 60MHz 42 Output Channels 4160 In-Built Waveforms 460MHz, 100MHz & 160MHz 42 Output Channels 4Large 7 inch Display ONLY $ 539 FROM $ ex GST Spectrum Analysers 971 FROM $ ex GST Power Supply RIGOL DP-832 RIGOL DM-3058E 49kHz to 1.5GHz, 3.2GHz & 7.5GHz 4RBW settable down to 10 Hz 4Optional Tracking Generator 4Triple Output 30V/3A & 5V/3A 4Large 3.5 inch TFT Display 4USB Device, USB Host, LAN & RS232 45 1/2 Digit 49 Functions 4USB & RS232 1,869 ONLY $ ex GST 649 ex GST Multimeter RIGOL DSA-800 Series FROM $ 1,313 ONLY $ ex GST 673 ex GST Buy on-line at www.emona.com.au/rigol Sydney Tel 02 9519 3933 Fax 02 9550 1378 Melbourne Tel 03 9889 0427 Fax 03 9889 0715 email testinst<at>emona.com.au siliconchip.com.au Brisbane Tel 07 3392 7170 Fax 07 3848 9046 Adelaide Tel 08 8363 5733 Fax 08 83635799 ELECTRONEX Stand A23 Perth Tel 08 9361 4200 Fax 08 9361 4300 EMONA web www.emona.com.au September 2015  45 ROLEC OKW Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd Unit 6/29 Coombes Drive Penrith NSW 2750 Phone: +61 2 4722 3388 Fax: +61 2 4722 5300 E-Mail: sales<at>rolec-okw.com.au TO EACH HIS OWN HOUSING ElectroneX Stand B9 w w w. o k w. c o m . a u Automatic Pick & Place Enriching its prototyping assembly solutions, Embedded Logic Solutions Pty Ltd introduce the Mechatronics P30 desktop Automatic Pick & Place machine with dispensing head. Capable of placing up to 1200 components per hour with dispensing rate of 1200 dots/hour, the P30 can accommodate up to 40 automatic 8mm feeders along with 40 manual 8mm strips and 2 IC trays while maintaining an A4 size workable PCB area of 200mm x 300mm. The machine has a placement accuracy of 30µm and qualified for placement of standard and fine pitch components including SOIC, PLCC, BGA, µBGA, CSP, QFN and LEDs targeting the prototyping and low volume production area. Additional P30 features include: CAN bus Smart Feeder System, vision assisted touch-less component alignment, Automatic Fiducial Recognition, 6 tool automatic nozzle changer, vision inspection of placement and dispensing accuracy and an Internet Remote Service Port. Highlighting the company’s End-to-End prototyping solutions, Embedded Logic Solutions will be showcasing the P30 along the S63 PCB router from LPKF, Mechatronic Systems Reflow ovens and PCB EDA tools from Pulsonix and Easy PC at Electronex 2015 Melbourne Stand C34. Or visit www.emlogic.com.au AUTOMATIC SMT AUTOMATIC SMT PICK & PLACE PICK & PLACE ElectroneX Stand C34 Save time and money Saveyourtime and money Automate SMT prototype assembly process and free engineering time,prototype improve prototype quality and Automate your SMT assembly process and cut freeprototyping engineeringcosts. time, improve prototype quality and cut prototyping costs. l Fast | Flexible | Affordable l Ideal Prototype and Fast |for Flexible | Affordable Low Volume l Ideal for Prototype and l Fine SMD down to 0.4mm Low Pitch Volume l Pitch from SMD 0201 down to 40x40mm Fine Pitch to 0.4mm l Cut Tape, T & R, Tubes, Trays l Placement to 1600CPH Cut Tape, TRate & R, up Tubes, Trays l Dispensing Rate up to 1600CPH 8000DPH Placement Rate up to l Up to 80 Feeders, Trays Dispensing Rate up2 to 8000DPH l Up to 80 Feeders, 2 Trays l Pitch from 0201 to 40x40mm See it in action | ELECTrOnEx 2014 | Stand d12 See action ELECTRONEX | ELECTrOnEx 2014 SEE IT it INin ACTION 2015| Stand STANDd12 C34 Call us today... +61 2 9687 1880 Call us today... +61 2 9687 1880 Embedded Logic Solutions Pty Ltd email | sales<at>emlogic.com.au Embedded Logic Solutions Pty Ltd aBn 44 109 776 098 aBn 44 109 776 098 email | sales<at>emlogic.com.au www.emlogic.com.au www.emlogic.com.au 46  Silicon Chip siliconchip.com.au ElectroneX Stand A19 Joysticks Control Grips Sensors Encoders Custom Electronics Switches www.controldevices.net Sydney, Australia Perth, Australia Auckland, New Zealand Unit 5, 79 Bourke Road. ALEXANDRIA NSW 2015 T: + 61 2 9330 1700 F: + 61 2 8338 9001 Unit 4, 17 Welshpool Rd. ST JAMES WA 6102 T: + 61 8 9470 2211 F: + 61 8 9472 3617 5E, 14 Waikumete Road Glen Eden 0602 T: 0800 443 346 F: + 64 09 813 0874 A WORLD OF SWITCHING CAPABILITIES siliconchip.com.au September 2015  47 Defence and Australian industry collaborate on counter-improvised explosive devices ElectroneX Stand C35 Defence and Australian industry partners including Micreo Limited have collaborated to manufacture first-ofa-kind counter improvised explosive device equipment. Australia continues to be on the cutting edge of the development of defence science and technology needed to address the global threat posed by improvised explosive devices. Micreo was one of a number of industry partners to collaborate with the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, the Defence Science and Technology Group and Defence’s Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Task Force to produce this potentially lifesaving equipment. Under Defence’s REDWING program, Australia has developed low cost, robust and lightweight force protection systems. The equipment has particular application for use in austere operating environments by military and police units as it requires minimal operator training and limited logistic support. Two systems have been produced, namely GREENGUM (to equip dismounted forces) and GREYGUM (for fitting to light vehicles). Through this project, the Australian Government will invest up to $50 million in the Australian defence manufacturing industry, demonstrating Defence’s ability to transfer domestically developed counter improvised explosive device technology into jobs for Australians. This project is an example of Australian industry and Defence collaboration, entrepreneurship and innovation to a deliver unique solution that is able to help address a persistent threat in almost every conflict zone. With defence industry partners supporting an accelerated production schedule, delivery of this vital equipment to Afghanistan commenced in January. The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are now deploying this equipment in the current fighting season, their first without significant coalition support. Micreo Limited is an Australian-based independent company founded in 2002 which currently employs 70 people. In the REDWING program, Micreo has applied its technical and management skills to deliver significant quantities of both the GREENGUM and GREYGUM units in a four month period, providing temporary jobs and experience for an additional 40 trainees whilst meeting the quality and delivery targets. The core business of the company is the design and manufacture of RF and photonic products for Radar and Electronic Warfare avionic systems. To learn more, visit www.micreo.com 48  Silicon Chip ElectroneX Stand B9 Finish it off professionally with ROLEC OKW Australia NZ ROLEC OKW Australia New Zealand will be at ELECTRONEX 2015 Stand B9 showcasing the very best designs from their innovative range of aluminium, plastic and stainless steel enclosures, suspension arm systems and accessories. Highlights from the ROLEC product range will be their extensive range of IP67/IP69K powder coated die-cast enclosures: aluCASE, aluDISC and aluPLUS, all with standard features such as recessed lids for membrane keypads and labels, integral lid retaining straps and clip-on trim covers to hide unsightly lid screws; external mounting brackets are no longer required as the enclosures can be mounted on a wall or machine while still assembled. OKW will have an extensive range of award winning enclosure designs on display. These include the innovative Synergy enclosures which feature combined aluminium/ plastic construction. A range of modern, functional and ergonomic desk top, hand-held, wall mount, instrument, mobile and wearable enclosures will also be featured on the stand We look forward to meeting you to discuss all your enclosure requirements. ROLEC OKW Australia New Zealand P/L Phone: (02) 4722 3388; web: www.rolec-okw.com.au siliconchip.com.au On display at Electronex 2015: the Graco PR70 Meter, Mix & Dispense Systems Visit the HK Wentworth/Electrolube stand (B15) Encapsulating electronics with epoxy, polyurethane and silicone resins has become a growing need for electronics manufacturing over the years. Whether thermal conductivity is required, environmental protection, extremely wide operating temperatures or intrinsically safe applications, encapsulating resins are widely used in Electronics manufacturing globally. Most encapsulating resins are generally two-part liquid form and require accurate mixed ratios to ensure optimum properties are achieved. This brings us to the discussion of hand mixing encapsulating resins and the ability to completely automate the dispending process by using automated two-part liquid dispensing machines. Manual handling of encapsulating resins can become messy, resin waste levels can be high, inaccurate, and inconsistent and heavily rely on the competency of the manual handler when measuring mixed ratios and mixing correctly. Furthermore, OH&S polices need to be strict and guidelines outlined for manual handling to allow employees to handle these products in a safe and responsible manner. This brings us to the Graco two-part liquid dispensing machine, offered by Graco Limited and distributed in Australia by HK Wentworth and the Electrolube division. If you can’t get to Electronex 2015 and want to know more about the PR70, call HK Wentworth on (02) 9938 1566 or visit www.hkwentworth.com. au siliconchip.com.au Electrolube is a leading international manufacturer of high specification, formulated chemical products for a vast array of applications, including those in the electronics, automotive, marine, aerospace, military and telecoms industries. A division of the H. K. Wentworth Group, Electrolube has been providing bespoke solutions and ‘off the shelf’ products since 1941. Product categories include Aqueous and Solvent-based Cleaning, Thermal Management, Conformal Coatings, Encapsulation Resins, Contact Lubricants and Maintenance & Service Aids. This wide product range, combined with vast global expertise and established resources, ensures that Electrolube is uniquely positioned to meet and solve customers’ needs worldwide, with the highest level of customer support, service and delivery provided. The company’s deep commitment to research and development, quality control and environmental concerns are fundamental to the Electrolube philosophy of providing customer service that’s responsive, dedicated and accessible. This is achieved both direct to manufacturers and via a worldwide network of subsidiaries and distributors. Production materials are delivered in convenient packaging with multi-lingual labeling and Electrolube’s international network of field service professionals and specialist distributors are connected directly to Technical Support, providing prompt and efficient assistance. As a collaborative organization, Electrolube works closely with customers to understand their technical requirements and ensure that fast-changing technological and manufacturing advancements are in turn, matched in performance by evolving solutions. This also facilitates working in partnership with customers to provide bespoke solutions, tailored to customers’ specific demands. Customer support representatives also offer extensive advice on product selection to help customers find the most pertinent solution for their process requirements. The environmental effects of products used by the market place are of paramount importance to Electrolube, with in-house, expert chemists consistently evaluating new materials to provide safer working conditions for operators and the environment at large. Electrolube has received the ISO 14001 standard from the BSI for its highly efficient Environmental Management System. Electrolube is headquartered in the UK with international offices located in the USA, China, France, Germany, Australia and India. The continued global expansion of Electrolube and its innovative range of environmentally friendly products prove that total dedication to customer care and innovation create a winning formula. Please visit www.electrolube.com for more information. September 2015  49 3D Imaging with HD Image Capture New colour options brighten up Hammond’s extruded enclosures ElectroneX Stand A20 The new Mantis Elite-Cam HD combines amazing 3D imaging with the power and convenience of HD image capture, producing an unbeatable inspection solution ideal for PCB inspection, rework and reporting. The patented optical viewing head of Mantis Elite-Cam HD provides unrivalled 3D images, as well as significant ergonomic advantages, where fatigue and eye strain associated with working under magnification are eliminated. As easy to use as a bench magnifier, Mantis unlocks a world of enhanced productivity with its patented Dynascope eyepiece-less head. Mantis Elite-Cam HD allows freedom of head movement and does not require the user to align the eyes precisely to fixed eyepieces. The benefits are that users can work more comfortably for longer, increasing user comfort and productivity.The extra-long working distances are a considerable advantage where engineers can solder under magnification with the advantage of plenty of room between the lens of the microscope, the PCB and soldering iron. With superior optics, pads and joints can be easily soldered with optimum clarity and contrast.Mantis Elite-Cam HD has a fully integrated HD camera, so you can inspect, then capture HD images seamlessly, or view and record live video for training purposes. The included software allows easy image mark-up for documentation purposes as well as control of essential camera functions. Mantis Elite-Cam HD is available with magnifications up to 20x as well as flexible stand options, including a low profile bench stand with integral substage illumination. See Mantis Elite-Cam HD in action at this year’s Electronex – bring in your items for inspection at stand A20. Hawker Richardson 75-77 Westgate Drive, Altona North, Victoria 3025 Tel: 03 8369 6600 Web: www.hawkerrichardson.com.au One of the proud sponsors of Visit us at Booth No. A17 9-10 September, 2015 24 Hrs. ElectroneX Stand A27 The 1455 family of extruded aluminium instrument cases from Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd consists of 22 sizes from 60 x 45 x 25 mm to 220 x 165 x 52 mm. All sizes are now available in either a red or blue anodised finish in addition to the original clear and black anodised options. The 1455 is designed to house PCBs mounted horizontally into internal slots in the body of the case or as an enclosure for any small electronic, electrical or pneumatic instrument. All sizes apart from the smallest ones have a removable slide cover on the case body to allow access to the PCB when it is in situ. The 14 largest sizes are designed to accept a standard 100 x 160mm or 100 x 220mm Eurocard. All sizes of the 1455 are supplied complete with fixings and self-adhesive rubber feet; flange brackets that enable the unit to be mounted directly to a shelf or wall are also available as an optional accessory. Two types of end panels are available: either a flat aluminium panel, retained to the case body by a separate plastic bezel or an easy-to-machine one-piece moulded black ABS plastic end panels complete with integral bezel. Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd 11 - 13 Port Road, Queenstown, SA 5014 Tel: (08) 8240 2244 Web: www.hammondmfg.com Melbourne Park Function Centre, Melbourne 48 Hrs. ualiEco 6 Days Proudly serving Australasia since 2003 Best Quality Lowest Price Reliable Lead Time 50  Silicon Chip siliconchip.com.au Rohde & Schwarz: German engineering quality at a an unexpected price Established more than 80 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz is a leading global supplier in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, secure communications, and radiomonitoring and radiolocation. We help you develop the technologies of the future. Meters and counters Oscilloscopes Function and signal generators Power supplies Discover our Value Instruments portfolio. Visit: www.rohde-schwarz.com/value sales.australia<at>rohde-schwarz.com Spectrum analyzers siliconchip.com.au September 2015  51