This test is performed to verify the structural quality of the glassivation layer in aluminium metallized semiconductor devices or microcircuits. The glassivation layer is a deposited dielectric film (e.g., CVD, sputtered of electron beam evaporated glass or nitride, etc.) and...
Penetrant dye gross leak test is used to identify leakage pathways within hermetic and non-hermetic devices, such as glass body devices or plastic encapsulated parts. The test provides a definitive view of the leak paths including cracks, voids, delaminations and other fractures.
Focused ion beam, also known as ion milling, is a technique used particularly in the semiconductor industry and materials science for site-specific analysis, deposition and ablation of materials. Since it is destructive to the part, FIB technology is used for micro-sectioning in...
The cross-sectioning process provides access to the device internal structure, its materials and design. Such components as diodes and capacitors and silicon dice are often subjected to cross-sectioning to detect the defects which could not be found using other testing...
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) is an inspection that uses focused sound to investigate, measure, or obtain an internal image of an object. It is commonly used in failure analysis and non-destructive evaluation. The semiconductor industry has found the SAM, particularly the C...
Lead integrity test is performed to determine the integrity of the device leads (terminals), welds and seals. During the execution of this test, the DUT is subjected to various stresses including tension, bending fatigue and torque. The stresses to be applied depend on the DUT...
The thickness of metallic coatings is routinely determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. This provides a basis for assessing the quality of coated materials and therefore influences decisions regarding disposition (acceptability) of coated product as well as control of...
The purpose of this test is to measure bond strengths, to evaluate bond strength distributions and to determine compliance with specified bond strength requirements of the applicable acquisition document in order to ensure the proper manufacturing process and long-term...
