Silicon ChipElectronex: Electronics Design & Assembly Expo - September 2016 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Taiwan's booming electronics industry
  4. Feature: LUCAS: Bringing The Dead Back To Life by Ross Tester
  5. Feature: A Look At Military Robots by Dr David Maddison
  6. Project: Two 230VAC Mains Timers (Cyclic Pump Timer and Period Timer) by John Clarke
  7. Feature: Electronex: Electronics Design & Assembly Expo by Silicon Chip
  8. Feature: Taiwan’s Booming Electronics Industry by Leo Simpson
  9. Serviceman's Log: The unfit Fitbit that was made fit by Dave Thompson
  10. Project: 4-Input Automotive Fault Detector by Dr Hugo Holden & Greg Swain
  11. Project: Micromite Plus Explore 100 With Touchscreen, Pt.1 by Geoff Graham
  12. Project: Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.2 by Jim Rowe & Nicholas Vinen
  13. PartShop
  14. Vintage Radio: Astor’s M5/M6 5-transistor mantel sets by Ian Batty
  15. Market Centre
  16. Advertising Index

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Items relevant to "Two 230VAC Mains Timers (Cyclic Pump Timer and Period Timer)":
  • Cyclic Timer / Mains Period Timer PCBs [10108161/2] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC12F675-I/P programmed for the Cyclic Timer / Mains Period Timer [1010816A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Talema AC1015 Current Transformer (Component, AUD $20.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the Cyclic Timer / Mains Period Timer [1010816A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Cyclic Timer / Mains Period Timer PCB patterns (PDF download) [10108161/2] (Free)
  • Cyclic Timer / Mains Period Timer lid panel artwork and drilling templates (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "4-Input Automotive Fault Detector":
  • Automotive Fault Detector PCB [05109161] (AUD $10.00)
  • Automotive Fault Detector PCB pattern (PDF download) [05109161] (Free)
Items relevant to "Micromite Plus Explore 100 With Touchscreen, Pt.1":
  • Micromite Plus Explore 100 PCB [07109161 RevC] (AUD $15.00)
  • PIC32MX470F512L-120/PF programmed for the Micromite Plus (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $25.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with microUSB socket and 6-pin right-angle header (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with microUSB socket and 6-pin right-angle header (clone version) (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • DS3231-based Real Time Clock & Calendar module with mounting hardware (Component, AUD $6.00)
  • MCP120-270GI/TO Supply Supervisor IC (TO-92) (Component, AUD $2.00)
  • Short Form Kit for the Micromite Plus Explore 100 (Component, AUD $75.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and documents for the Micromite Mk.2 and Micromite Plus (Software, Free)
  • Micromite Plus Explore 100 PCB pattern (PDF download) [07109161 RevC] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Micromite Plus Explore 100 With Touchscreen, Pt.1 (September 2016)
  • Micromite Plus Explore 100 With Touchscreen, Pt.1 (September 2016)
  • Micromite Plus Explore 100 Module, Pt.2 (October 2016)
  • Micromite Plus Explore 100 Module, Pt.2 (October 2016)
Items relevant to "Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.2":
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter PCB [04116061 RevI] (AUD $15.00)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Micromite-based Touchscreen Energy Meter v1.01 [0411606A.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with microUSB socket and 6-pin right-angle header (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with microUSB socket and 6-pin right-angle header (clone version) (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • DS3231-based Real Time Clock & Calendar module with mounting hardware (Component, AUD $6.00)
  • ACS718 20A isolated current monitor (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and BASIC source code for the Micromite-based Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter [v1.01] (Software, Free)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter PCB pettern (PDF download) [04116061 RevG] (PCB Pattern, Free)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter lid panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Touchscreen-Controlled Energy Meter, Pt.1 (August 2016)
  • Touchscreen-Controlled Energy Meter, Pt.1 (August 2016)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.2 (September 2016)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.2 (September 2016)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.3 (October 2016)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.3 (October 2016)

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SPECIAL FEATURE: Electronex, Australia’s only dedicated trade event for the electronics industry, returns to Sydney on 14–15 September at Australian Technology Park. With around 80 exhibitors, a technical conference and free seminars featuring leading international and local industry experts, this is an event not to be missed. This year’s expo continues to reflect the move towards niche and specialised manufacturing applications in the electronics sector and will also cater for the increasing demand from visitors for contract manufacturing solutions. There is expected to be a record number of exhibitors participating as the industry is seeing an upturn in demand from local manufacturers and specialist applications that are recognising the expertise and quality that is available from Australian-based suppliers. The event targets design professionals; electronic and electrical engineers and technicians; along with OEM, scientific, IT and communications professionals and service technicians. Electronex was launched in 2010 to provide professionals across an array of industry sectors with the opportunity to learn about the latest technology developments for systems integration and production electronics. The last Sydney show in 2014 attracted over 1000 trade and industry visitors. Visitors can pre-register to attend the expo for free at www. electronex.com.au The SMCBA Electronics Design & Manufacture Conference (founded in 1988 and held in conjunction with Electronex) will bring together local and international speakers to share information critical to the successful design and development of leading-edge electronic products and systems engineering solutions. A series of free seminars with overviews on key industry topics will also be held on the show floor throughout the two day event. The conference will include the following presentations (the complete conference and seminar program can be found on the show website): Dr S Manian Ramkumar, Director – Center for Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly, Rochester Institute of Technology, will deliver three presentations: Defect Analysis and Process Troubleshooting; Characterising and Minimising Voids in QFN Device Assembly Using Lead Free Solder Alloys; and Root Cause Analysis for Reliability Issues in Electronics Packaging. Dale Lee, Plexus Corporation, Staff DFX Process Engineer, will deliver two presentations: DFX Design for Excellence: DFM, DFA, DFT and More; and Flex PCB Design and Assembly. Simon Blyth, Director of Engineering, LX Group, will deliver a presentation on the Internet of Things. Dr Hamish Laird, ELMG Digital Power, will deliver a presentation on High Performance Digital Control. Mark Steiner, Managing Director, Hetech, will deliver a presentation entitled To Design or not to Design a Commercial View to Product Development. Details: When: 14–15 September 2016 Where: Australian Technology Park, Sydney Website: www.electronex.com.au Exhibitor List A D M Instrument Engineering Altronic Distributors Amatek Design Apex Tool Group Congatec Australia Control Devices Australia Pty Ltd Digilent Inc Embedded Logic Solutions Emona Instruments Entech Electronics Figaro Gas Sensors (Peel Instruments) Flexible Circuit Glyn & Telit Wireless Solutions GPC Electronics H K Wentworth Pty Ltd Hammond Electronics Hawker Richardson Henchman /Oritech Hetech Pty Ltd HW Technologies Industry Update 42  Silicon Chip (As at August 1 – May be subject to change) Jonestronics (EEVblog/The Amp Hour) Keysight Technologies & Trio T&M Kobot Systems Pty Ltd Lektronics Lintek Pty Ltd Machinery Forum NSW P/L Markit Group (vmg Print group) Marque Magnetics Ltd Mastercut Technologies Mektronics Australia Pty Ltd Mentor Graphics Mentor Technologies Micreo Limited Mostyn National Electronic Mfg National Instruments Onboard Solutions Pty Ltd On-Track Technology Pty Ltd Oritech/Europlacer Pentair Schroff PicoKit Precision Electronic Technologies QualiEco Circuits Pty Ltd R M S Parts Pty Ltd Radical Torque Reid Industrial Graphic Products Rohde & Schwarz Rolec OKW - ANZ Pty Ltd Scientific Devices Australia Screen Process Circuits Semikron Pty Ltd Soanar Electronics Silicon Chip Publications Suba Engineering Pty Ltd Sun Industries Surface Mount & Circuit Board Association Tarapath/Duet Electronics Tech Rentals V G L - Allied Connectors Vicom Australia Pty Ltd Wago What’s New In Electronics Wurth Elektronik siliconchip.com.au Design, Develop, Manufacture with the latest Solutions! Showcasing new innovations and technology in electronics In the fast paced world of electronics you need to see, test and compare the latest equipment, products and solutions in manufacture and systems development. Make New Connections • Over 90 companies with the latest ideas and innovations • New product, system & component technology releases at the show • Australia’s largest dedicated electronics industry event • New technologies to improve design and manufacturing performance • Meet all the experts with local supply solutions • Attend FREE Seminars Knowledge is Power SMCBA CONFERENCE The Electronics Design and Manufacturing Conference delivers the latest critical information for design and assembly. Local and International presenters will present the latest innovations and solutions at this year’s conference. Details at www.smcba.com.au In Association with Supporting Publication Organised by Free Registration online! www.electronex.com.au Technology Park Sydney 14 -15 September 2016 September 2016  43 siliconchip.com.au Mean Well? See ADM! ADM Instrument Engineering (Stand B11) are demonstrating several of their exclusive “Mean Well” products, including: Mean Well APV Series LED Driver – 12 and 16W versions, 12V & 24V models stocked (2 year warranty) Mean Well Low Cost DIN Rail supplies – the EDR series includes 75 - 150W models, readily available ex stock Mean Well NDR series DIN rail supplies – 75 – 480W versions available, feature 3 year warranty Mean Well PWM Series LED Driver – PWM output for even dimming with IP67 water and dust ingress protection and 5 year warranty. Miniature enclosures optimised for USB interconnect All flavours of USB, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 use a Type-A standard plug as the interface to the host machine. To house small PCBs using USB as the external power and signal interconnect, on Booth C6 Hammond Electronics will be launching new sizes of its popular 1551 miniature family: 35, 50 or 65mm long, 20, 25 or 30mm wide respectively, all 15.5mm high. All versions feature a dedicated cut-out for a standard USB Type-A plug in one end and have a recess in the lid for an inlay, label or HMI keypad. The sizes have been chosen after customer consultation to provide prototype builders and small volume OEMs generous room for their PCB. The 1551USB IP54 ABS enclosures, www.hammondmfg. com/1551USB.htm, are a traditional lid and base design. Each size is available in five colours with a satin texture finish as standard: RAL 9011 black, RAL 7035 grey, translucent clear, translucent smoke and translucent red. Custom colours can be supplied, and to reduce time to market and modification costs all 1551USB enclosures are available factory modified with machining and silk screening to the user’s specification; to help with the design process, AutoCAD and PDF dimensioned drawings can be downloaded from www.hammondmfg.com/1551USB.htm Standard and modified diecast aluminium, metal and plastic enclosures encclosuures Rohde & Schwarz has recently released two matching handheld devices. First is the “Scope Rider”, a handheld oscilloscope providing the performance and capabilities of laboratory oscilloscopes in a rugged and portable design, with a brilliant capacitive touch display and a remarkably easy-to-use UI. (See our review in the June 2016 issue . . . we were impressed)! The R&S Scope Rider handheld Oscilloscope offers the user: • Superior Performance and functionality of a lab instrument in a handheld format. • 5 Instruments in one handheld package: Oscilloscope, Logic Analyser, Protocol Analyser, Data Logger, Digital Multimeter • Capacitive touch and keypad operation; intuitive to use • Outstanding Protection: fully floating, isolated channels with 600V CAT IV rating (also equivalent to CAT III 1000 V) and rugged, dust and drip-water resistant IP51 housing. • Excellent connectivity and much more: Wireless LAN remote control, Ethernet and USB interface, one-touch documentation. Matching the Scope Rider is the R&S Spectrum Rider – the perfect multipurpose tool for lab and field measurements It offers solid RF performance and high accuracy for measurements in the field and in the lab. Its large buttons and touchscreen make it very easy to operate. The instrument has a frequency range from 5kHz to 2GHz, which can be extended up to 4GHz with a key code. The versatile R&S Spectrum Rider assists users during RF transmitter installation and maintenance and also supports measurement tasks in RF development labs and in service. With its high sensitivity of –160 dBm and measurement accuracy of typically 0.5 dB between 10MHz and 3GHz, the R&S Spectrum Rider offers class-leading RF performance. The frequency range of the R&S Spectrum Rider can be extended via software upgrades, a feature unrivaled in this instrument class. The base model covers the frequency range from 5kHz to 2GHz, which can be expanded to 3GHz or 4GHz to support applications that require higher frequencies such as measuring radio signals above 2GHz or signals above 3 GHz in TDLTE bands. Rohde & Schwarz has optimized the R&S Spectrum Rider for mobile use. The battery of the lightweight unit (2.5 kg) lasts up to eight hours, making it the only instrument of its kind capable of working a full day without recharging. Come and see the Rohde and Schwarz Scope Rider and Spectrum Rider on Stand D12 and experience the versatility & performance of the new R&S Scope Rider & Spectrum Rider and you’ll never look back. Or for further information call Rohde & Schwarz on (02) 8874 5100 or visit www.rohde-schwarz.com.au e Se on at us h C6 eX n o t ro Bo lect E tel: 08 8240 2244 Scope Rider and Spectrum Rider: new handheld test gear from Rohde & Schwarz www.hammondmfg.com 44  Silicon Chip siliconchip.com.au Experience our handheld scope for 2 minutes and you‘ll never look back The ¸Scope Rider, the most powerful handheld oscilloscope on the market, offers lab performance in a rugged and portable design: ❙ 60 MHz to 500 MHz at up to 5 Gsample/s ❙ 10-bit ADC ❙ Isolated channels: CAT IV 600 V ❙ 500 ksample memory depth ❙ 5 in 1: lab oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, data logger and digital multimeter Read more at www.2-minutes.com/lab Experience the ¸Scope Rider at ElectroneX Sydney, Stand number D12 siliconchip.com.au September 2016  45 1 9 7 2 5 0 46  Silicon Chip siliconchip.com.au Electrolube Launch New Encapsulation Resins at Electronex Global electro-chemicals manufacturer Electrolube develops, manufactures and supports a wide variety of resin products and will showcase a new era of encapsulation resins on Stand B12 at Electronex Sydney. One of the latest epoxy resins from Electrolube is a modified formulation of the company’s ER4001 thermally conductive epoxy resin system, offering an improved method of cure and subsequent health and safety benefits for the user. This resin is particularly suited to automotive applications (for both traditional and electric power train types) and is also ideal for use in LED lighting units where it helps to promote heat dissipation and prolong unit service life. Electrolube will also launch two new polyurethane resins specifically aimed at helping LED lighting manufacturers provide environmental protection for their products. UR3638 is a tougher and low exotherm version of its 3634 product, providing a clear, transparent finish. The low exotherm of this resin makes it particularly suitable for applications involving the encapsulation of larger LED lighting units. It is an aliphatic polymer offering superior UV stability as well as excellent transmission of visible light, making it an ideal resin for white light LEDs. The second new polyurethane resin to be featured at the show is a low exotherm, low viscosity, low hardness, flexible, clear/ transparent resin designed for encapsulating a variety of electrical components, but most particularly LEDs. The level of flexibility achieved by the cured resin means that the connecting legs of components are not placed under high levels of stress during the cure. Electrolube’s polyurethane resins come in white, black, blue, clear straw, hazy/cloudy and optically clear formulations and, in common with the epoxy range, offer a host of properties to meet the needs of high-temperature environments and those exposed to chemical contamination, mechanical stress or shock and moisture ingress. As with some types of polyurethane resin, optically clear silicone resins, such as Electrolube’s SC3001, have superior resistance to UV light, and have been shown to maintain their clarity throughout rigorous laboratory exposure testing regimes. This well-documented UV resistance makes them ideal for LED applications where resin colour stability is important to achieving minimal colour temperature shift of the LED lighting unit itself. If you would like to learn more about Electrolube’s new resin products or learn more about how Electrolube can develop solutions to meet your specific needs, please visit the Electrolube team of experts on Stand B12 at Electronex. Teledyne LeCroy – WaveRunner 8000 Digital Oscilloscope Membrane Switches – Connecting Man and Machine Scientific Devices Australia (Stand B2) are showing the Teledyne LeCroy Model 8000 Digital Oscilloscope, offering a bandwidth range of 500MHz to 4GHz, with 40GS/s Sampling Rate including a collection of math, measurement, debug, and documentation tools providing unsurpassed analysis capabilities. The WaveRunner 8000’s MAUI User Interface with OneTouch optimizes convenience and efficiency by enabling all common operations with a single touch of the display. MAUI with OneTouch has revolutionary drag-and-drop actions to copy and set up channels, math functions, and measurement parameters without lifting a finger. Common gestures such as drag, drop, pinch and flick facilitate instinctive interaction with the oscilloscope. The “Add New” button quickly enables a new channel, math trace, or measurement while traces and parameters turn off with a flick of a finger. MAUI with OneTouch delivers a unique set of touchscreen gestures that simplifies measurement setup and brings unsurpassed efficiency and intuitiveness to oscilloscope operation. Application-specific packages enable streamlined debugging for common design/validation scenarios including Digital Filtering, Spectrum Analysis, Device and Switching Power Supply analysis and more. Advanced customization enables user-defined parameters and math functions providing unique and limitless analysis capability. The WaveRunner 8000 has the greatest breadth and depth of tools, ensuring quick resolution of the most complicated debug tasks. More information on their website – www.scientific-devices.com.au Membrane switches are a reliable alternative to mechanical switches in electronic applications where low cost, visually appealing, durable inputs are required. They are a good choice for many industries including the medical, manufacturing, mining and transportation sectors to name a few. They can be completely sealed, making them dust proof, moisture resistant and are tough in the harshest of environments. There are many variations of membrane switches but the most common are tactile and non-tactile switches. Tactile membrane switches provide immediate feedback to the user while non-tactile membrane switches do not and generally have a thinner profile. Tactile switches are the most desirable because of the assurance to the user that the switch has been closed. Membrane switches can be constructed with multiple circuit layers, incorporating features such as embossed (domed) keypads, tactile responsive (clicker) stainless steel domes, or backlit with integrated LEDs. This can help provide the designer to create the ideal custom user interface. Screen Process Circuits (stand A29) have a fully equipped graphic/engineering design and artwork-creation facility. From low cost prototypes to full production volumes, they offer a consistently reliable product at competitive prices. They work very closely with clients to ensure specific customer requirements, in both performance and visual aesthetics, are met. Website: www.screenprocesscircuits.com.au siliconchip.com.au September 2016  47 HD Microscopes from Hawker Richardson Hawker Richardson (Stand C2) will help you get “up close and personal” with their range of HD Digital Microscopes, on display at Electronex 2016. The Mantis Elite-Cam HD is the latest update in the popular Mantis stereo microscope range. Combining the ergonomic benefits of unique eyepiece-less technology and with the imaging power of a high definition camera, Mantis Elite-Cam HD is the ideal solution for inspection, reworking and reporting. The EVO Cam Quality HD Digital Microscope boasts a full HD (1080p/60fps) live video image, used predominantly for quality control, testing, inspection and documentation. The Lynx EVO is a stereo microscope without eyepieces, giving stunning 3D imaging. The Unicmp X-Ray, which will have live demon- Mantis Elite-Cam HD strations, satisfies the needs for inspecting voids, bridging, opens, bond wire and so on. Visit www.hawkerrichardson.com.au Rolec OKW has a new range of “different” cases . . . The new BODY-CASE is the latest product series in the range of wearable enclosures by OKW Gehäusesysteme and is ideal for applications on or near the body. Thanks to its small, compact format, it is perfect for wearing on the body: on your arm, around your neck, in shirt and trouser pockets or carried loose in an article of clothing. The body case has a three-part design consisting of a top and a bottom part and a matt TPE sealing ring. The enclosures are made of ASA material in the colour traffic white and have a modern appearance thanks to highly polished surfaces. The top parts are available from stock, either with or without a recessed surface for decor foils or membrane keyboards. The sealing ring, available in vermilion and lava (similar to anthracite) colours allows protection classes IP65 and IP67. The dimensions of the enclosure are 54 x 45 x 17.5 mm (L x W x D). Possible applications include mobile data recording and data transmission, measuring and control engineering, digital communications technology, emergency call and notification systems as well as bio-feedback sensors in the fields of health care, medical technology, leisure and sports etc. OKW enclosures can be customised on request, modification services include CNC milling and drilling, digital or screen printing of legends and logos, special finishes, EMC shielding, keypads and labels, all modifications are carried out by the in-house service centre. Rolec-OKW will demonstrate the BODY-CASE and various other cases at Electronex 2016 stand D24. www.okw.com.au TO EACH HIS OWN HOUSING VISIT US AT D D24 2016 / STAN ELECTRONEX ROLEC OKW Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd Unit 6/29 Coombes Drive, Penrith NSW 2750 Phone: +61 2 4722 3388 E-Mail: sales<at>rolec-okw.com.au 48  Silicon Chip siliconchip.com.au PANEL SWITCHES PCB SWITCHES INDICATORS JOYSTICKS KEYBOARDS APEM offers the broadest range of quality HMI products in the industry. With exciting new products released each month, APEM‘s large portfolio of switches, joysticks, indicators and keypads tailor to several markets. Unit 17, 69 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria 2015 NSW, AUSTRALIA Freecall ALTRONIC Distributors demonstrates versatile new DIN rail timer Amongst many of their other products, Altronic Distributors, on Stand C8 at Electronex 2016, will be demonstrating their new Versatile Timer with 35mm DIN rail mounting (S 0080). It is fitted with four switched 24V outputs and four closing contacts which activate simultaneously. It permits a total of 50 event switching times; each of which can be set to turn on any single day of the week or on multiple days for up to 24 hours. Switching events programmed for multiple days count as only a single station and each of the 50 event times may be set to any (but not multiple) output. Manual override is provided. It also includes terminal covers. Also available in the same product group are the 12V-24V DIN Rail Timer With Delay (S 0082) and the Temperature Controlled DIN Rail Switch (S 0086). If you can’t make it to Electronex 2016, call Altronic Distributors on 1300 780 999 or send an email to : sydneywholesale<at>altronics.com.au; call in to any of their stores in Perth, Melbourne or Sydney, or visit www.altronics.com.au 50  Silicon Chip Keithley High Current SourceMeter shown by Vicom Vicom (Stand A6) will be demonstrating the Keithley 2461 High Current SourceMeter SMU Instrument. It can create precisely-controlled 10A/100V, 1000W highcurrent pulses that minimise power device thermal effects and maintain device integrity. Its dual 18-bit high speed digitisers facilitate measuring actual device operation that can be graphically displayed right on the front panel for immediate analysis. The 2461 features the highest levels of DC and pulse source and sink performance in its class, enabling users to gain deeper insight into their designs. The 2461 incorporates the simple and intuitive Touch, Test, Invent user experience that minimizes the learning curve and accelerates test setup for faster time to answer. The graphical touchscreen interface is similar to a smartphone or tablet and allows the user to quickly zoom in and out of data while conducting detailed analysis. A built-in open source scripting language enables users to create libraries of reusable, customizable test software for specialised measurement applications. siliconchip.com.au Now stocked in Buy online at www.glynstore.com.au Arduino’s two-sided cousin. While it may share many of the same attributes as the popular, open source platform including the 32-bit AT91SAM3X8E core of a Due, the pinout of an Uno and the ability to be programmed in the Arduino IDE via via microUSB, what really sets this new dev board from MikroElektronika apart is when you turn it over. You’ll find four mikroBUS sockets for “click boards.” With more than 160 to choose from, Makers can prototype their next gizmo or gadget effortlessly by simply adding new functionality — ranging from Wireless, OLED displays to relays to sensors. That’s 160 4 product combinations to set your imagination sales<at>glyn.com.au www.glyn.com.au Tel: (02) 9889 2520 Analog Discovery 2: a HighPerformance Pocket-sized All-inOne Instrument from Digilent At Electronex 2016. Digilent have their Analog Discovery 2, a PC-based mixed-signal oscilloscope, logic analyser, spectrum analyser, waveform generator, data logger, variable power supply and more. Makers and hobbyists can debug embedded systems, electronics, robotics or sensors with the free and easy to use software. Engineers and designers can perform automated testing & control with LabVIEW and Python drivers. Analog Discovery 2 can be connected to any PC (Mac, Linux, or Windows) over high-speed USB. After viewing the Analog Discovery 2 at Digilent’s stand at Electronex (Stand A23), you can purchase it from Blackbox (www.blackboxconsulting.com.au), the official distributor in Australia. siliconchip.com.au Fax: (02) 9889 2954 Glyn shows off new 4G LTE Router On the Glyn & Telit stand (B8) you’ll see the new Robustel 4G LTE Router with Dual Cellular Modules and Dual SIM for Mission Critical Applications. Robustel has recently launched its latest 4G LTE router R2000 Dual with two cellular modules and two SIM cards for multiple carriers and continuous cellular connections, with fast network switching between modules (within 3 seconds) in case of network failure. This router is ideal for use in applications requiring a high reliability cellular network connection such as ATM, vending machines, retail POS, kiosks, branch offices, and convenience stores. Robustel GoRugged R2000 Dual, available from IoTzone – powered by GLYN, is a rugged cellular router offering state-ofthe-art mobile connectivity for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. This router will primarily operate in 4G LTE with 3G/2G fallback and has RCM certification for Australia. The R2000 Dual router also has 4 POE (Power Over Ethernet) ports which minimise installation costs in applications such as IP video surveillance and digital signage. 802.11b/g/n WiFi is also available with data rates of up to 300Mbps as well as a customisable captive portal. An Ethernet WAN port is also provided for uplink. Digital input for ignition control is available so the R2000 Dual router can be easily powered on or off in vehicular applications and a screwable terminal block allows for a more secure power supply. September 2016  51 Express PCB and Assembly Services from The Team at QualiEco Circuits Pty Ltd is well known for providing excellent quality electronic manufacturing services and solutions. The company offers express services in all product categories. Our customers have been enjoying excellent quality, low prices and on-time delivery for years. The company has various customised delivery solutions for all customers at affordable prices. Customers can choose from the fastest to semi-fast and normal delivery options based on their budget and urgency. This vibrant, growing company    Rigid PCBs – offers outstanding technical support up to 32 layers and attention to detail. Proud of providing reliable services for more than 13 years, QualiEco Circuits is currently a market leader in New Zealand. The company is now enjoying a Suba Engineering demonstrating X-Ray Suba Engineering will be glad to demonstrate their high-performance X-ray Inspection system, X-eye 5100F, designed for general non-destructive testing and failure analysis. With 100kV micro-focus closed tube and high resolution flat panel detector equipped, X-eye 5100F provides high a quality X-ray image at high magnification. With programmable multi-axis control, X-eye 5100F can inspect the object at any magnification. With Auto Teaching (CNC programming), the system can be used as a semi-automatic inspection system. The X-eye 5100F has a user-friendly operating environment. Various measuring and annotation tools are included. Applications include SMT assembly inspection for BGA void, open, missing and bridge connections and general solder joint inspection, along with wire bonding inspection and epoxy voids in semiconductors. There’s much more information on Suba Engineering’s website, www.suba.com.au successful fifth year of operation in Australia. Complete solution in specialised PCBs - Give wings to your imagination! Visit the QualieEco stand at Electronex (Booth No A14) and ask for a special sample card with drill gauge manufactured in a blue coloured flexible circuit. Rigid-Flexible PCBs single and mutilayer Flexible PCBs - Metal Core PCBs single and mutilayer single and mutilayer Keysight: helping you unlock measurement insights You’ve known them as the electronic measurement businesses of Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, and now, as Keysight Technologies. For more than 75 years Keysight Technologies (Stand C11) have been helping you unlock measurement insights while providing the world’s largest portfolio of handheld, portable and benchtop T&M instruments, plus a full suite of accessories, options and add-ons. Keysight’s unique combination of hardware, software and people will help enable your next moment of insight, whether you’re working on IoT, power supplies, batteries testing, cloud computing, PCBs, semiconductors, renewable energy or the latest glimmer in your imagination. Keysight is here to help you see what others can’t – and then make it reality. For information about Keysight solutions, you can also visit www.keysight.com or phone     1800 629 485. TechRentals: Flexible Rental Options throughout Australia and Malaysia TechRentals, exhibiting on stand A19, offers a vast range of test and measurement equipment for hire, rent, and sale. The TechRentals group is located in over 10 convenient sites spread across Australia and Malaysia; they are committed to putting in the hard work in to provide the right solution to get the job done. The group employs a team of over 200 staff members who possess the end-to-end knowledge and experience to deliver the best advice. 52  Silicon Chip TechRentals has recognised the importance of innovation, ensuring that they have cutting-edge equipment that offers the most effective solutions. The company guarantees the best and most reliable equipment for you by ensuring that they invest in the highest quality products and our staff provides ongoing support. The friendly team at TechRentals is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of service, equipped with many years of knowledge and expertise to assist you with any concerns. They provide flexible rental options that they can customise to best suit your needs. Website: www.techrentals.com.au SC siliconchip.com.au