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Citation
(2004), "Concoat introduce the latest MUST System II Plus solderability tester for analysing the smallest surface mount devices", Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Vol. 16 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ssmt.2004.21916aad.008
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Concoat introduce the latest MUST System II Plus solderability tester for analysing the smallest surface mount devices
Concoat introduce the latest MUST System II Plus solderability tester for analysing the smallest surface mount devices
Keywords: Concoat, Soldering, Surface mount technology
The MUST System II Plus also offers a host of new features designed to accelerate test cycle times and make it even easier to use.
To enhance measured solderability resolution of the smallest SM devices, the MUST System II Plus now incorporates an even more sensitive "microwetting balance". It also greatly improves its operational productivity by reducing the steps necessary to complete solderability testing tasks, and offers improved reproduction of test results owing to an enhanced alignment accuracy capability.
The MUST System II Plus is also currently supplied with an easy-to-use Windows XP® Software operating system as standard (available as an upgrade for users of earlier systems based on the former MS DOS operating system) and heavily revised firmware. This significantly simplifies and speeds many operational tasks and procedures.
This includes, for example, the ability to produce pass/fail print-outs (support for over 600 printers is included) where for easy identification failed components are highlighted in different colours. Test results can also be exported into all major spreadsheet packages such as Microsoft Excel for further statistical analysis and evaluation. This also eases the inclusion of quantifiable test result data in written management reports.
Results can also be customised by adding explanatory text to individual graphs on screen that will print out with the graphs, and up to 13 wetting curves can be displayed simultaneously on screen and printed out.
Component test database creation has also been simplified and includes the assignment of parameters to different component types in accordance with all major international standard methods such as IEC 60068-2-54 and 60068-2-69, IPC/EIA J-STD-003A and MIL-STD-883 Method 2022.
As the need for solderability testing increases, with the higher temperature demands of lead-free, MUST System II Plus has been evolved to include testing of a variety of lead-free alloys.
For further information on Concoat Systems MUST System II Plus solderability testers, contact: E-mail: systems@concoat.co.uk