Comet Yxlon enables highest yield of advanced packages with new fully automated inspection solution for the fab.

November 13, 2024

Solving systematic yield issues in the semiconductor industry to save resources and reduce waste.

With the next generation of the CA20 X-ray inspection solution, Comet Yxlon answers the semiconductor industry’s call for fast and efficient analyzing of Advanced Packaging ICs. By combining high-resolution 3D X-ray and automated 3D metrology for CoS (chip-on-substrate) solder connections and, the new CA20 enables manufacturers to identify and eliminate systematic yield issues faster than ever before. Three-dimensional X-ray images with resolutions below 1 µm allow to detect critical defects in IC solder connections reliably and automatically, such as bump shift, voids or head-in-pillows, as well as deviations in stand-off height or deformations. With the latest revision of the CA20 system, Comet Yxlon now offers modular solutions for CoS inspections from lab to fab – featuring manual, assisted and fully automated defect recognition and full integration into the production line supporting continuous process monitoring.

In the “More than Moore” era, the package with its multiple semiconductor dies becomes a core determinant of system performance. While the complexity of Advanced Packaging designs is constantly increasing, so is the pressure on IC manufacturers: The zero-defect production of new, high-performance components is vital in the fast-moving market. As an innovative non-destructive inspection solution, Comet Yxlon’s new CA20 supports the IC production by accelerating both time-to-market and time-to-volume and by providing real-time process feedback to increase yield.

To address costly structural yield issues before they settle into the production process, the new CA20 supplies manufacturers with automatic 3D metrology powered by a modern analysis software based on AIthat supplies detailed results data for the individual bumps within minutes as input to process control of the die attachement step.. The new EFEM loader is an additional feature that speeds up automated operation in the fab under cleanroom conditions.

With the next generation of the CA20 inspection solution, Comet Yxlon has taken 3D X-ray technology for the Advanced Packaging industry to a whole new level. Software packages such as Dose Manager, Batch Manager and 'Chip-on-Substrate Insights' for automated 3D metrology ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency for all inspection tasks. All functions are easily and intuitively accessed via the proven Geminy user interface.

 Yesterday afternoon, Comet Yxlon officially launched the new solution with live demonstrations and invited guests at Semicon Europa. During their presentation at the trade fair, Stephan Haferl (CEO Comet), Dionys van de Ven (President Comet Yxlon) and Isabella Drolz (Vice President Marketing & Product Strategy Comet Yxlon) reaffirmed where Comet Yxlon is heading, according to its promise 'See better. Faster. More.’

"Today, we are very proud to prove that Comet Yxlon is an innovative player who helps move the semiconductor industry forward. Smart automation, large-scale production – our new CA20 is a state-of-the-art inspection system for the fab that solves one of the major challenges in Advanced Packaging: reaching highest yield fast by making zero-defect production possible" - Isabella Drolz, Vice President Marketing & Product Strategy

Until November 15, interested visitors can explore Comet Yxlon’s new inspection technologies for Advanced Packaging at SEMICON EUROPA 2024, MESSE MÜNCHEN (co-located with electronica) in hall C2, Booth 555.

Hall B2, booth 454

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