SchmartBoard Releases Family for SMT Connectors

These boards support SMT connectors from companies such as Hirose, Molex, Samtec and Tyco and pitches of .4mm, .5mm, 8mm, 1.0mm and 1.27mm.  They also use our patented SchmartBoard|ez technology which is our solution for hand soldering surface-mount components. After some extensive R&D we learned that two skills are needed to hand-solder surface mount components. First, the ability to place the components on the solder pads and keep them in place to solder.  Second is the ability to solder such small areas without creating short circuits on the chip legs. SchmartBoard|ez resolves both issues so that virtually anyone can now use surface mount components.

“Users have been asking us to support SMT connectors for some time now,” said Neal Greenberg, Schmartboard’s VP of sales and marketing.  “In fact, users have been taking our SOIC boards and cutting them in half to support SMT connectors and LCD panels.  With these new boards we now support the vast majority of what people have been requesting, and we hope to work closely with the connector manufacturers to fill in other areas of need.”

The suggested retail for the boards is $9.99 each or 10 packs for $80.00.

About SchmartBoard (www.schmartboard.com)
SchmartBoardTM is committed to helping engineers, students and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible.  SchmartBoard’s patented Electronic Circuit Building Blocks makes this possible. SchmartBoard’s “EZ” Technology and Solder By NumbersTM program makes the soldering of surface mount components and circuit creation accessible to virtually anyone.

The SchmartBoard system is the fastest and easiest electronic circuit prototyping system ever conceived. The system supports through hole and surface mount components.

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NNMC releases new Multi Process Prototyping machine

National Nanotechnology manufacturing Center (NNMC) announces the launch of Multi Proto Labs, an entirely new concept in rapid prototyping. MPL is capable of 3D printing, precision milling, drop-on-demand printing, extrusion deposition, plus much more-all in one machine.

Benefits from performing these processes in a machine are many, including lower up-front cost, faster prototyping, great accuracy, lower production costs for the prototype, plus much more.

Multi Proto Labs is also capable to produce fully functional, multiple-material components in a single machine.

Rapid prototyping technology allows for inventors and engineers to visualize and test new concepts in a way that was unthinkable just a few years ago. But even with these advances, can be expensive and time-consuming prototypes for prototype operators.

Traditional prototypes often involves moving the prototype piece from a prototyping machine to another. In some cases, the prototype developed in the days of several different machines. Each of these machines can be very costly.

"What makes Multi Proto Labs differ from conventional rapid prototyping is that it can perform many different prototyping processes in a machine," said Calvin Close, NNMC's media spokesman for Multi Proto Lab.

Patent-pending Multi Proto Labs is a multi module machine. Each module or attachment, execute a unique process, such as 3D printing, Drop-on-Demand printing, laser hardening and many others. MPL picks up a module (for example, 3D Dual additive printing head) and perform the process on the prototype part. When the process is complete, Multi Proto Labs then picks up another header (which Drop-on-Demand printing head) and perform the process on the same prototype piece.

This process can be repeated with an unlimited number of different modules until a fully functional component is produced. The number of modules and their individual processes is limited only by the imagination and needs of the user.

Multi Proto labs open mockups to significantly more organizations due to its lower up-front and operational costs.

Currently, the Multi Proto Labs in two models, the compact MPL-1000 and the larger MPL-2000.

The main differences between the models is maximum prototype size machines are able to produce, and the number of modules that platforms can hold.

For either machine, you can increase the capacity of the machine by manually changing out modules.

More than five years and more than $ 1 million has been spent on developing Multi Proto Labs.

For more information, go to http://www.RapidPrototypingMachine.com.

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SchmartBoard releases new Board for TI MSP430F5172

SchmartBoard, a company that makes prototyping electronic circuits easier, has expanded its product range with a new Development Board to support users of the Texas Instruments microcontrollers.  These boards use our "EZ" soldering technology to ensure quick, easy and perfect soldering. According to Texas Instruments online product information: (http://www.ti.com/product/msp430f5172)

"The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultralow-power microcontrollers consist of multiple devices with different types of peripherals targeted for different applications. Architecture, combined with five low-power modes, is optimized to achieve longer battery life in portable metering applications. The unit has a powerful 16-bit RISC processor, 16-bit registers and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. Digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) can wake up from low power mode to active mode in less than 5 µs.

MSP430F51x2 series microcontroller configurations with two 16-bit high-resolution timers, universal serial communication interface (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), 32-bit hardware multiplier, a high performance 10-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, on-chip comparator, three-channel DMA, 5-V tolerant I/Os, and up to 29 i/o pins. MSP430F51x1 series microcontroller configurations with two 16-bit high-resolution timers, universal serial communication interface (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), 32-bit hardware multiplier on-chip comparator, three-channel DMA, 5-V tolerant I/Os, and up to 29 i/o pins.

Typical applications for these devices include analog and digital sensor systems, LED lighting, digital power supply, motor control, remote controls, thermostats, digital timer, hand-held meter, etc. "

The Board was co-designed by Texas Instruments and the University of Colorado's EE Department to address educational needs.  With students in mind, it has been aggressively priced at just $ 35.00, fully populated and ready to go.

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SchmartBoard ™ is committed to helping make the development of electronic circuits, faster, simpler and cheaper than previously possible. Schmartboards patented "EZ" technology makes hand soldering of components for surface mounting quick and error-free.  Our products are used by engineers, students and hobbyists of simple to complex electronic circuit design work.

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SchmartBoard releases new Board of Cypress PSoC ® 3 and PSoC 5LP architectures

SchmartBoard, a company that makes prototyping electronic circuits easier, has expanded its product range with a new Development Board to support users of PSoC ® programmable system-on-chip architectures from Cypress Semiconductor Corp Board using Schmartboard's "EZ" soldering technology to ensure quick, easy and error-free soldering of PSoC 3 and PSoC 5LP Silicon on board or users can purchase a fully populated with boot-loader PSoC Silicon. The Board is currently available at www.schmartboard.com and authorized SchmartBoard distributors

"Cypress is pleased to have added the SchmartBoard PSoC 3 and PSoC 5LP boards in their development board tool," said John Weil, Director of marketing for Cypress ' PSoC programmable Systems Division.  "The full power of PSoC, including more than 100 pre-controlled, production-ready components, is now available through SchmartBoard on their small, affordable Development Board."

SchmartBoards for Cypress's PSoC architecture includes a critical resources in a cost-effective package.

The Board's dip packaging layout connects to a cutting board or a prototyping board to easily develop proof of concept system or take advantage of prototypes
PSoC chips operate from 0.5 v to 5.5 V using onboard boost converter that will work from 0.5 v to 3.6 V, an LDO with up to 35 Wine or an external DC source
It has 30 i/o that can be used for digital or analog signals as well as 2 CapSense ® modules
Configure the hardware resources as well as develop, Download and debug your application using the free PSoC Creator ™ IDE to choose library modules or create your own
Full speed USB 2.0 Mini-B connector for use with the boot loader to program your design. Schmartboard has a standard Mini-B USB cable for your convenience.
Troubleshooting your USB design with SnoopyPro free USB sniffer
MiniProg3 header to download and debug your designs
Join the Cypress developer ™ or watch video series PSoC today
Schmartboard offers technical support for the Development Board and Cypress will support technical questions regarding PSoC Silicon

Fully equipped, boot-loader PSoC 5LP Board from SchmartBoard is only $ 35.  Completely filled except for PSoC IC Board has a suggested retail of $ 25.  The Board is currently available at www.schmartboard.com.

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SchmartBoard releases a new tip for MSP430F5172 t.i.

SchmartBoard, a company that facilitates prototyping electronic circuits, has broadened its product offering with the new Council development for Texas Instruments microcontroller user support.  These boards use our "EZ" soldering technology to provide fast, easy and flawless.

The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of microcontrollers is ultra low voltage devices, showing a different set of peripherals, designed for different applications. Architecture, combined with five low-power modes are optimized to achieve the extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The device has a powerful 16-bit RISC processor, 16-bit registers and permanent generators, affecting the efficiency of the maximum code. Digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows you to Wake up from the low-power modes Active mode in less than 5 ?S.

MSP430F51x2 series microcontroller with two configurations were 16-bit high-resolution timers, universal serial communication interfaces (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), 32-bit hardware multiplier, high performance 10-bit analog to digital (A/D) converter, comparator, three-on-a-chip DMA channel 5-V tolerant i/o and up to 29. MSP430F51x1 series microcontroller with two configurations were 16-bit high-resolution timers, universal serial communication interfaces (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), 32-bit hardware multiplier, three-on-a-chip comparator, DMA channel, 5 V-tolerant i/OS and up to 29.

Typical applications for these devices include analog and digital sensor systems, led lighting, digital power, motor control, remote controls, thermostats, timers, digital, hand-held meters, etc. "

The Council was developed jointly with Texas Instruments and the University of Colorado Department of EE address educational needs.  With the students in mind he was aggressively price of only $ 35.00, fully populated and ready to go.

SchmartBoard ™ is committed to helping make electronic circuit development faster, easier, and cheaper than ever before. Patented SchmartBoard EZ "in" makes hand soldering surface mount components quickly and flawlessly.  Our products are used by engineers, students and lovers of simple to complex electronic circuits design work.

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ATS Releases fanSINK™ Fan-Ready Heat Sink Solution with maxiGRIP™ Heat Sink Clip

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc (ATS) has released its latest innovation in thermal management, fanSINK™ a fan ready, active heat sink.  The fanSINK™ features a cross cut, straight fin heat sink offering omni-directional air flow for optimum thermal performance independent of the PCB layout.  A Stainless steel screw fan attachment ensures dependable long-term fan to heat sink integrity.  The active heat sink is aluminum and has been pre-tested with various fans to insure functionality and high performance. Attaching the fanSINK™ to a component is accomplished with the included maxiGRIP™ heat sink clip.  

Applications that would require fanSINK™ are generally those where air flow must be directed to a very hot semiconductor in order for it to operate at its fastest, rated specification.  Also, if a system chassis hasn’t been optimized for thermal management, an active heat sink, such as fanSINK™, can act as a local air mover, cooling a specific chip that was untouched before.  fanSINK™ can also be applied to engineering development to bring air onto prototype boards or chips during bench debug.  Rather than taking a small desktop fan and focusing it at an alpha board full of probes, fanSINK™ may be clamped or taped on the target processor to provide cooling of the board during debug.  

ATS - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. - Celebrating 20th year - is a leading engineering and manufacturing Co. supplying thermal and mechanical packaging products for the electronics industry. Contact ats-hq@qats.com or visit our website at www.qats.com

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SchmartBoard Releases Family for SMT Connectors

These boards support SMT connectors from companies such as Hirose, Molex, Samtec and Tyco and pitches of .4mm, .5mm, 8mm, 1.0mm and 1.27mm.  They also use our patented SchmartBoard|ez technology which is our solution for hand soldering surface-mount components. After some extensive R&D we learned that two skills are needed to hand-solder surface mount components. First, the ability to place the components on the solder pads and keep them in place to solder.  Second is the ability to solder such small areas without creating short circuits on the chip legs. SchmartBoard|ez resolves both issues so that virtually anyone can now use surface mount components.

“Users have been asking us to support SMT connectors for some time now,” said Neal Greenberg, Schmartboard’s VP of sales and marketing.  “In fact, users have been taking our SOIC boards and cutting them in half to support SMT connectors and LCD panels.  With these new boards we now support the vast majority of what people have been requesting, and we hope to work closely with the connector manufacturers to fill in other areas of need.”

The suggested retail for the boards is $9.99 each or 10 packs for $80.00.

About SchmartBoard (www.schmartboard.com)
SchmartBoardTM is committed to helping engineers, students and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible.  SchmartBoard’s patented Electronic Circuit Building Blocks makes this possible. SchmartBoard’s “EZ” Technology and Solder By NumbersTM program makes the soldering of surface mount components and circuit creation accessible to virtually anyone.

The SchmartBoard system is the fastest and easiest electronic circuit prototyping system ever conceived. The system supports through hole and surface mount components.

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