Fixture-free soldering significantly slashes time and labor costs, effectively increasing production line efficiency. The ST-SOLDER-ST1 Mueller Solder Station from Mueller Electric (Shanghai) Ltd is a handy 368x163x327mm, 6.8lb tool that affords a one-step soldering process by eliminating the need to place components in fixtures prior to soldering. Using the unit, the operator needs only to lift the components up to the solder tip and manipulate the solder with an electronically controlled foot pedal. The RoHS-compliant, CE-approved unit has a built-in exhaust fan that pulls the hazardous fumes from the solder tip and out through a filter at the rear of the machine.

Key features:
220V or 115V power supply; 75W maximum power; 175degC to 480degC temperature range; 2m power cord; ±5degC temperature stability; 0.6(Φ)mm to 1.6(Φ)mm usable solder; zero to 1s solder feed time; zero to 4in per second solder feed speed; 15deg/45deg vertical swing adjustment; 108deg horizontal swing adjustment; 7in to 10in height Adjustment; 12V DC, 3.42W motor output; 4.5W fan output

Company Web sites:
www.muellerelectric.com
www.globalsources.com/mueller.co

Consuming significantly lower power than incandescent, CCFL or EL bulbs, LED bars provide high-brightness illumination for decorative and functional applications at lower cost. The flexible LED light bars from Shenzhen Fujisunwah Electronic Technology Co. Ltd can be used as channel letters, sign illumination, accent or automotive decor lighting, large-area backlighting, under-cabinet and display case lighting, and as illumination for emergency exit paths. Conforming to most shapes, each LED light bar has one 6in interconnect jumper. CPS-FLB adapter cables for connecting to compact power supplies are also available.

Key features:
available in red, green, blue, white, yellow and RGB colors; 12in light bar with 18deg viewing angle LEDs; 12V DC rating; mounted on highly flexible board with 0.75in min. radius; with connecting wire and mounting brackets; specifications are mostly customized to buyers requirements

Company Web sites:
www.fujisunwah.com
www.globalsources.com/fujisunwah.co

The rollout of high-density electronic products necessitates substrates or boards with a higher wiring density per unit area than conventional types. HDI PCBs from Aoshikang Precision Circuit (Huizhou) Co. Ltd-with finer lines and spaces, smaller vias and capture pads, and higher connection pad density-are designed to fit the requirements for drastically reduced size and weight of today's electronics while enhancing electrical performance, improving reliability and cutting cost. These HDI PCBs have a wide range of applications including mobile phones, Bluetooth devices and computer monitors.

Key features:
six to eight layers; 1.2mm to 1.6mm thickness; 0.1(Φ)mm to 0.2(Φ)mm hole; 3/3mil to 4/4milmm min. width spacing; gold, ENIG or OSP finish; specifications are mostly customized to buyers requirements

Company Web site:
www.askpcb.com

Green energy comes in a sleek and trendy package with the ES-104 solar power charger for mobile phones and PDAs. The ultraportable photovoltaic power source from ET Electronic Technology Co. is well suited for today's on-the-go lifestyle as it allows recharging virtually anytime and provides readily available power supply. Versions in silver, black, white and metallic colors are available to match the latest mobile phone and PDA models.

Key features:
92x42x10(Φ)mm size; 1000mAh/1350mAh capacity; solar energy or 5V DC USB power input; bundled with AC/DC adapter, USB charging cable and removable connectors for Nokia 6111, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Blackberry, LG and Samsung mobile phones/smart phones/PDAs and iPhone/iPod

Company Web site:
www.ietco.com.cn

LED lights such as the LED Dream Color Tube are ideal for backlighting applications as they provide wide and symmetrical beam angle without using up too much power. Model VL-Q45-35A from Shenzhen Viss Lighting Engineering Co. Ltd can be programmed to emit changing light colors and dynamic light effects for illumination and accent purposes in indoors areas.

Key features:
90V AC to 260V AC, 50Hz to 60Hz operating voltage; 3.5W power consumption; 256 grayscale and full color options; 120degx120deg beam angle; 50,000hr operating life; PC housing; DMX512/independent mode controller/interface

Company Web site:
www.viss.cn

Telecommuting is made easy with a power inverter such as the MRI12USA, which harnesses available power to run laptops in the car or even on a plane. The power inverter from Shenzhen Maorun Electric Co. Ltd, which plugs onto a car cigarette lighter socket and USB charging port, is designed for all major laptop brands and also suits digital cameras, video camcorders, DVD players and most other handheld digital electronics. The 133x70x17mm, 205g unit has dual-color LED indicators for power on and shutdown, and shortcircuit, overload and overheat protection.

Key features:
120W rated power; 150W max. power; 300W peak power; 11V DC to 15V DC input voltage; 100V/110V/220V/230V/240V output voltage; 50Hz or 60Hz output frequency; 5V DC, 300mA to 500mA (0.5A max.) output voltage for USB charging port; 90 percent conversion efficiency; 15V DC to 16V DC overvoltage shutdown; 10V DC to 11V DC low voltage shutdown

Company Web site:
www.cnpowerinverter.com

Transforming the face of advertising are massive LED displays that cost efficiently and deliver dynamic images visible from distances beyond the reach of conventional billboards. Indoor LED displays from Shenzhen Mary Photoelectricity Co. Ltd use up a relatively low 400W per sqm, on average, or up to 800W per sqm. Displays have a resolution of about 10,000dots per sqm and 1,500cd per sqm brightness.

Key features:
10mm pitch; 320x160mm module size; three-in-one or single-SMD 1R1G1B pixel composition; 220V AC/110V AC, 50Hz/60Hz rated voltage; specifications are mostly customized to buyers requirements

Company Web sites:
www.mrled.cn
www.globalsources.com/maryshow.co