Inspection System provides semiconductor design verification.
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Portable Verifier HR X-Ray System addresses failure analysis, quality inspection, and measurement applications, while VIPx Image Processor provides Windows(TM)-based toolbox of image enhancement/filtering, analysis/measurement, and reporting tools. Together, products offer solution for inspecting and measuring electrical connections and intra-package characteristics. Verifier HR features 90 kV, 5 micron spherical focal spot size; 650 X magnification; and 16 x 18 in. max board handling.
Original Press Release:
FocalSpot, Inc. Announces an Affordable Package Design Verification Solution, the Verifier HR and VIPx
Semicon West, San Francisco, CA - (July 11, 2006) - FocalSpot, Inc (www.focalspot.com), a leading provider of affordable BGA/SMT inspection and rework solutions announced today their re-entry into the semiconductor/microelectronics industry with an affordable package design verification solution. The Verifier HR and VIPx will be on display July 11-13 at the SEMICON West 2006 Trade Show in San Francisco, California. The Verifier HR and VIPx combination provide an affordable lab quality solution to inspect and measure internal package electrical connections and subtle intra-package characteristics of prototype designs.
The Verifier HR is a portable high-resolution; high-magnification x-ray system designed to address a broad range of failure analysis, quality inspection and measurement applications. While the VIPx Image Processor provides a rich Windows(TM) based toolbox of image enhancement/filtering, analysis/measurement and reporting tools. Together, these products offer an affordable highly-complementary package design verification solution for fast intuitive quality inspection of semiconductor devices and assemblies.
Verifier HR:
- Small footprint: Portable, 32 x 34" (813 x 864mm) easily rolled where needed
- 90kV, 5 micron spherical focal spot size
- Dual 4/2-inch Image Intensifier
- 650X magnification
- 16X18-inch maximum board handling
- Motorized rotation fixture (optional)
- Large sample parts tray, 12X16-inch (Optional)
- Easy-to-learn and use
VIPx:
- Measurement tools for joints diameter size, solder density, and voiding
- Independent multi-object measurements
- Free hand drawing of region of interests (selectively choose specific areas of interest to measure)
- Pass/Fail criteria for all BGA, leaded devices and discrete component measurements
- Semiconductor measurement tools: die attach voiding and wire sweep
"X-ray technology continues to be a valuable inspection tool for new packaging technology design and development by providing critical prototype validation, quality assurance and measurement data, said Frank Silva, Vice President of Sales for FocalSpot, Inc. "X-ray inspection has the advantage of being non-destructive and will provide information about the condition of the part during proto-design, post burn-in and after any environmental testing. The Verifier HR and VIPx combination will perform these tasks quickly, easily and affordably."
Price and Availability
The Verifier Series X-Ray Inspection Systems start under $65K USD for basic systems with deliveries in 3 to 4 weeks ARO. Detailed specifications and a data sheet can be found by visiting: www.focalspot.com/inspection.htm.
About FocalSpot, Inc.
FocalSpot, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets affordable high-quality x-ray inspection systems worldwide and distributes DEN-ON advanced semi-automated lead-free PCB rework solutions in North/South America, Canada and Mexico.
FocalSpot also sells and supports pre-owned Nicolet (x-ray) systems and remains a source for ongoing service, parts, installation and training.
FocalSpot's team of certified technical support specialists and experienced applications engineers deliver outstanding service worldwide.
For more information about FocalSpot, our products and services, please visit www.focalspot.com, E-mail sales@focalspot.com, or call (858) 536-5050.
FocalSpot Contact:
Doug McClure
858-536-5052
