Acoustic Microscope Software images 3D IC and die stacks. .

Sonoscan, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jul 16, 2012 Standard on Gen6(TM) C-SAM® acoustic microscope, SonoSimulator(TM) software allows operator to create virtual die stack that matches characteristics of physical 3D IC or die stack to be inspected, including defects at specified layers. Virtual defects help determine optimum placement of gates to image specific levels in stack. Imaging parameters are then transferred to Gen6 Sonolytics(TM) software and used to image physical 3D IC or die stack.

Acoustic Microscope supports laboratory/failure analysis work.

Sonoscan, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jul 12, 2012 Rated for Class 1000 cleanroom operation, Lab Model 9600(TM) C-SAM® employs linear motor for X-axis scanning and tower mounted scan reference platform. PolyGate(TM) analysis software, which is useful in imaging multilayer or bulk materials, permits user to set up to 100 individual gates per channel for sample. During single scan, PolyGate produces separate acoustic image for each gate. Depending on material, each gate may be as thin as 20 microns.

Acoustic Micro Imaging System suits lab applications.

Sonoscan, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jul 15, 2011 Featuring inertially balanced linear motor scanner, Gen6(TM) C-SAM® system lets operator select most useful resolution from under 1 MP to 268 MP. It employs 500 MHz pulser and heated water and supports automatic as well as simultaneous imaging of sample at up to 200 different gates (horizontal slices). System also supports Virtual Rescanning Mode (VRM), Digital Image Analysis (DIA), Frequency Domain Imaging (FDI), and Time Domain Imaging (TDI).

Software offers FFT filtering capabilities.

Sonoscan, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jun 04, 2002 Virtual Sample Mode allows user to view single-frequency images of internal defects or other features. Fast Fourier Transform filtering utilizes multiple-frequency echoes of acoustic micro imaging. Transducer pulses range of frequencies around 230 MHz into sample. Reflection from interface alters frequency distribution, but return echo encompasses similar range of frequencies. Individual-frequency FFT-filtered images can be viewed serially, or displayed simultaneously.

Microscope System identifies defects.

Sonoscan, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Nov 16, 2001 Acoustic microscope system, VRM C-SAM, employs Frequency Domain algorithm to extract subtle defect information not seen in conventional pulse-echo imaging. Storing complete 3D of raw data lets high-resolution images be reconstructed later, without original sample. VRM C-SAM inspects individual components, trays of components and components assembled onto printed wiring boards or hybrid substrates smaller than 12 by 12 in.