Non-destructive Internal Observation of Semiconductor Devices

With the demand for thinner and more compact electronic components, it becomes increasingly important to perform internal inspection to ensure product intergrity. A near-infrared microscope supports non-destructive inspection and analysis of regions blocked to visible light, including SiP (System in Package), stacked package, and CSP (Chip Size Package).

Non-destructive Failure Analysis of Flip Chip Package

In the case of the flip chip bonding, the bonding sections and patterns are inaccessible after packaging for inspection using a routine optical microscope. With a near-infrared microscope, however, non-destructive internal observation of an IC chip after packaging is possible by the transmission properties of silicon. This technique makes failure analysis of the flip chip package a simple one and is also effective for identifying locations to be processed with FIB (Focused Ion Beam).

Chip Damage Due to Environmental Testing on Wafer-level CSP's

Non-destructive inspection of wafer level CSP detects changes due to heat or moisture during testing. In addition, leaks due to fusion or corrosion of copper wiring and peeling of resin can be clearly observed.

Aluminium Wiring (Back-side)

Solder Evaluation

Electrode (Back-side)

Compatible with the Olympus MX & BX Family of Microscopes

MX Series for Semiconductor Inspection

This series is capable of observing larger samples such as 150-300mm wafers.

Semiconductor & Flat Panel Display Inspection Microscope

Industrial Inspection Microscope

BX Series for Materials Inspection

Motorized System Microscope for Reflected and Transmitted Light

BXFM

Compact microscope unit

Its compact design allows for a easy integration into larger equipment. * Please contact Olympus through Olympus Home Page for IR camera and imaging software.

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Integration of near-infrared optical units with a compatible microscope frame enables a near-infrared observation microscope. For the detail of compatible microscopes, refer to the Specification of each microscope.

Near-infrared Observation Units

IR Objective Series

> Click here for specifications of IR-dedicated objective lenses.

List of Compatible Microscopes

For Infrared Reflected Light Observation
> MX61A: Motorized Model Compatible with a 300mm Wafer while Enabling Integrated Control over the Peripheral Devices
> MX61L/ MX61: Motorized Model Compatible with 300 mm/ 200 mm Wafers
> MX51: Manual Model Compatible with a 150mm Wafer
> BX51M: Universal Model Compatible with a Wide Variety of Observations Under Different Illumination from Brightfield to Fluorescence

For Infrared Reflected/Transmitted Light Observation
> BX61: Motorized Model Optimal for Laborsaving of Operations
> BX51: Universal Model Compatible with a Wide Variety of Observations Under Different Illumination from Brightfield to Fluorescence