July 2006
Asymtek Introduces Axiom™ Dual-Lane System to Enhance Dispensing Throughput
Can increase throughput 60-80 percent in multi-pass underfill applications
Carlsbad, CA – July 11, 2006 –Asymtek announces the Axiom X-1022 Dual-Lane dispensing system to maximize throughput during multi-pass underfill operations. The dual-lane system increases the number of units per hour (UPH) produced in high-volume semiconductor applications such as flip chip and chip scale package (CSP) underfill. The X-1022 allows parallel processing on two lanes for continuous dispensing, eliminating lost time in non-dispensing activities, such as material flow-out and substrate loading and unloading. In some applications, a 60 to 80 percent increase in throughput over single-lane dispensers can be achieved.
The dual-lane capability allows underfill flow-out in one lane while jetting underfill in the opposite lane. When underfill flow-out time is in the 40-second range, or when more than one underfill pass is required, a single lane dispenser loses valuable production time waiting for capillary flow of material under the die before dispensing a second pass. The Axiom X-1022 system eliminates the wait-time by enabling two dispensing processes to operate at the same time.
The conveyors are independently controlled, allowing different-sized parts to be processed in lanes 1 and 2 for ultimate process flexibility. The programmable flat-belt, dual-lane conveyor allows for a variety of process carriers, including Auer boats, lead frames, and custom carriers. The conveyor is SMEMA compliant with a fixed first rail and adjustable second, third, and fourth rail. Greatest improvements in machine utilization and total UPH can be realized for large die with multiple fill applications.
The system is also configured with up to six stations of contact or impingement heating, three stations per lane: pre-heat, dispense and post-heat. The six heat stations ensure precise and consistent substrate heating at specified ramp rates for efficient and highly reliable fluid dispensing.
Operating within the Windows® XP environment, the Axiom’s Fluidmove® for Windows® XP (FmXP ä ) software offers advancements in throughput, fluid management, and process control. For example, the board or substrate is sensed in the pre-dispense station and the associated dispensing program is automatically loaded.
The Axiom dual-lane system uses Asymtek’s patented jetting technology. Mass Flow Control and Calibrated Process Jetting control the critical aspects of the fluid dispensing process in a closed feedback loop. Operating within the Windows XP environment, Axiom’s FmXP software offers advancement in throughput, fluid management, and process control.
About Asymtek
Asymtek® , a world leader in automated fluid dispensing and pioneer of jetting technology, designs and manufactures a full line of dispensing and conformal coating systems for semiconductor package and printed circuit board assembly as well as automotive, medical, aerospace, disk drive, flat panel display, optoelectronic, appliance and other precision industrial manufacturing applications. Asymtek products deliver a wide variety of fluids, including glues, epoxies, solder pastes, coatings and gasketing materials. Founded in 1983 and acquired as a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ symbol NDSN) in August 1996, Asymtek is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company. Asymtek has received numerous awards including Intel’s prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement award for three years in a row: 2003, 2004, and 2005. For more information, visit www.asymtek.com.
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