KYOWATM offers Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA) Stress Measurement Set, PCAS-1000B which include software and sensor interface (data logger), specialized for stress measurements described in IPC/JEDEC-9704A*. It will help beginners to measure PCB (Printed Circuit Board) stress easily.
* The method of evaluating PCBs with strain gages is provided by IPC/JEDEC-9704A. The method can be effectively for various purposes including quality evaluation and trouble analysis.
The PCA Stress Measurement Set comprises of the following components:
- PCAS-100A Strain Measuring Software, in accordance with IPC/JEDEC-9704 standard;
- PCD-400B Sensor Interface Unit, for Strain gages and Strain gage based sensors and;
- UI-55A One-touch Type Input Adapter
Note: Strain gages, adhesive and PC not included.
Featured Products
Strain Gages for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
KFRS Series
Uni-axial Foil Strain Gage for Printed Boards
- Grid length: 1 mm, 0.2 mm
- Resistance: 120 Ω
- Gage factor: Approx. 2.0
- Available with pre-attached lead wire cable lengths (user to specify).
KFRS Series
Bi-axial (0°/90°) Foil Strain Gage for Printed Boards
- Grid length: 0.2 mm
- Resistance: 120 Ω
- Gage factor: Approx. 2.0
- Available with pre-attached lead wire cable lengths (user to specify).
KFRS Series
Tri-axial (0°/90°/45°) Foil Strain Gage for Printed Boards
- Grid length: 0.2 mm
- Resistance: 120 Ω
- Gage factor: Approx. 2.0
- Available with pre-attached lead wire cable lengths (user to specify).
Strain Gage Adhesives
- For bonding strain gage to Printed boards
- Suitable models:
– CC-33A (operating temperature range: -196°C to 200°C)
– CC-36 (operating temperature range: -30°C to 100°C)
– PC-600 (operating temperature range: -196°C to 150°C)
Sensor Interface Unit
PCD-400B Series Sensor Interface
The PCD-400 Series are carrier-wave measuring instruments for measuring strain gages, strain-gage transducers and voltage via an USB interface. (PCD-400B: For strain measurement, PCD-430B: For strain and voltage measurement)
- No. of input channels: 4 channels / per unit
- Synchronous Operation: Maximum 4 units for 16 channels
- Sampling frequency: Maximum 10 kHz
- Compatible Gage Resistance: ¼ bridge 2-wire, 3-wire system: 120 Ω , ½ bridge, Full bridge: 120Ω to 1,000Ω
- A/D converter resolution: 24-bits
- Different input adapters available for sensor connection.
- Comes with DCS-100A data acquisition software
- *Note that the PCD-400B series cannot connect with the PCD-400A/430A.
UI-55A Input Adapter
- One-Touch Type Terminal
- Suitable for Strain Gage, Strain Gage based Transducer
- Strain Method: ¼ bridge system (2-wire and 3-wire), ½ bridge system, Full bridge system
- Number of Input Channels: 4
Strain Measuring Software
PCAS-100A
PCA Stress Measuring Software
Combination with the PCD-400B or PCD-430B, the PCA Stress Measuring Software PCAS-100A is the dedicated software to test stress of PCA.
The PCAS-100A allows a beginner to test a PCA stress, analyze data, and create reports in accordance with IPC/JEDEC-9704A** .
** Evaluation method for PCA using strain gages is regulated by IPC/JEDEC-9704A and it is valid for quality evaluation or failure analysis.
