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ALPHA SACX Plus Solder Alloys Secures China Patent
February 14, 2011 | AlphaEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Alpha announces that the patent for its SACX Plus® solder alloys has been formally granted by the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office. Use of any of the ALPHA® SACX Plus® alloys in a soldered connection is covered by this patent. Alpha's covered alloys include: SACX Plus® 0807, SACX Plus® 0307, SACX Plus® 0107 and SACX Plus® HASL.
"We have made a significant investment in the development of our SACX Plus® family of alloys with the intention of providing high-value, lead-free solder options to assemblers, and we are pleased that China has joined other countries in recognizing their uniqueness," said Mike Murphy, Alpha’s Global Product Manager for Wave Soldering Materials. "Our ALPHA® SACX Plus® alloys perform similar to SAC305 on more complex assemblies while offering superior performance over SnCu alloys on simpler boards, all at a cost closer to the price of SnCu alloys."
ALPHA® SACX Plus® alloys deliver:
- Lower material costs--especially with Ag prices remaining fairly volatile.
- High Reliability--including improved "drop shock" and thermal fatigue resistance which help to reduce costly warranty claims.
- Fast wetting speed and force--lowering defects and improving yields.
- Low dross rates--meaning you can build more assemblies with the alloy you buy.
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Graphics Plc invest in latest Dual Sided Solder Mask CoaterGiga Solutions Ltd., distributor of Circuit Automation are pleased to announce that Graphics Plc has installeddual double sided solder mask coater Model DP-1500-2X during the Christmas shutdown at its facility inEngland.Mr. Dave Pike, Managing Director at Graphics Plc said, “The purchases of the DP-1500-2X system demonstrateour commitment to invest in latest technology and capability at our Crediton factory. The dual sided solder maskcoater will give us enhanced capability & better finish needed for today demanding PCB design.”About DP-1500-2XDual sided Solder Mask Coater is innovative and efficient system for coating double sided solder mask. TheDP-150-2X can handle tasks impossible to achieve using conventional equipment and offers a much higherlevel of control and versatility for a variety of panel sizes, thicknesses and coating requirements.About Graphics PlcGraphic is one of the most technically competent manufacturers of high-technology printed circuit boards.Located in the heart of the English countryside, Graphic focuses on leading edge technology released to themost demanding international quality standards. Constantly looking at innovative solutions to customerrequirements, Graphic is an expert at prototyping and developing new "first to market" products. With facilitiesin the UK and in China for medium to large volume production, Graphic is able to offer the complete service inPCB manufacture.For more information visit: www.graphic.plc.ukAbout Circuit AutomationSince 1981, Circuit Automation has been a liquid photoimageable solutions company, combining integrateddesign, manufacturing, and technology, to supply high quality, fully automatic coating and drying equipment,services, and support.For more information visit: www.circuitautomation.comAbout Giga SolutionsGiga is a value added reseller of consumables and equipment for the PCBindustry. It has extensive experience of managing sales and marketing activity forsome of the leading organisations. Its customer commitment provides the clientwith a fully integrated service.For more information visit: www.giga.uk.com