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  • Patented Ball Placement & Ball Feed Method & Apparatus
  • Capable of processing PBGA, CSP, BGA, CBGA, and Connector Devices.
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Comprehensive Diagnostics and Set-up Options
  • Auto Adjust Flux/Paste print Process Parameters
  • High Resolution Vision Inspection System
  • Easy Loading Mechanism
  • Small Footprint, 4.4M x 1.0M
  • Interchangeable Tooling Capability
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FULLY AUTOMATED BALL PLACEMENT SYSTEM
In support of high volume production of Ball Grid Array applications, for PBGA, CBGA, FCBGA, FTBGA, CSP, CABGA, FBGA, and ZIF connectors, and custom variations of back-end package assembly. OnTarget Systems has developed the APS8600 Advanced Placement System.

The APS8600 is a compact, fully automated system specifically designed for the flux or paste print and placement of solder spheres onto various form factors. It also supports JEDEC tray, and singulated device formats. Typical cycle time for the APS8600 is 10 seconds for total process.

At the core of OnTarget Systems' APS8600, is a patented solder ball placement mechanism which, in contrast to other possible pick and place techniques, utilizes Positive Mask Technology (PMT) for it's simplicity, repeatability, and accuracy. 

The system is designed with a number of adjustable features to provide the user with the greatest control over fluxing and placement parameters. To minimize the set-up time between runs, a range of interchangeable tooling is available for producing a wide variety of device types.

DEVICE LOADING AND HANDLING
The system is available in two basic configurations which provide for either JEDEC tray processing or strip/panel/singulated device in carrier, variations.

In the JEDEC configuration, trays are directly loaded into the high capacity tray loader/stacker.

Strip substrates or other formats utilize a modular sub-assembly loader, which readily accepts industry standard magazines and carriers.

The systems is also capable of direct in-line feed of substrates from customer's up stream conveyor transfer if applicable.

FLUXING
The solder ball placement system features a dedicated flux screen, paste stencil,  or rigid flux stencil which are compatible with a number of fluxes/Pb or Pb Free paste. The system includes an automated flux/paste dispenser with programmable flux feed and low level sensing, a vision assisted three position micrometer adjustment for screen/stencil to device registration, electronically controlled stroke and speed parameters. Other key adjustments, such as snap height and squeegee pressure, give the user complete control over the entire fluxing process.

BALL PLACEMENT
Extremely fast repeatable ball placement is achieved by OnTarget Systems' patented solder ball placement mechanism which accomplishes simultaneous placement of all balls on all pads of the substrates. An automated ball-feed reservoir eliminates the interruption of material loading to the system.

Different device configurations are accommodated by a modular sub assemblies of interchangeable tool sets.


OPERATOR INTERFACE
A PC running Windows XP® easily guides the user through set-up, initialization, operation, error recovery, and diagnostic routines. From the PC the user may choose one of the three modes of operation: set-up, run, and diagnostic. Within these modes and at a single keystroke, the system may be instructed for print only, place only, print and place, or dry-cycled operation. Set-up adjustment, controlling the specifics of the printing and placement process, also may be preformed directly at this panel. Security lockouts are provided within the software to prevent any unwanted access.
         GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE:
   Yield                99.8% Typical
   Cycle Time        ~10 sec
   Uptime              98%
   Accuracy           ± 0.05mm @ 3 Sigma
   Vision Accuracy  ± 0.0254mm @ 3 Sigma
   Vision FOV         50.8mm
   MTBF:               168 Hrs.
   MTBA:               4 Hrs.
   MTTR:               < 2 Hrs.        
   Tooling Change    <= 20 min.
   

PRODUCT RANGE:
    Ball Pitch                   0.35mm-1.5mm
    Ball Diameter              0.2mm-1.0mm
    Substrate Thickness    0.25mm-3.0mm
    Singulated Width         5mm-150mm
    Singulated Length       5mm - 300mm
    Strip Width                25mm-150mm
    Strip Length               150mm-300mm
    JEDEC, UHT, MPPO, S.S. Clip Capable
    (consult factory for variances if applicable)
   
FEATURES:
    100 JEDEC Tray Capacity
    3 Reject Tray Capacity
    High Resolution Vision Inspection System
    Interchangeable Tooling - APS8600/5100PMT
    OTS/ACRONIS
® Data Recovery System

OPTIONAL FEATURES:
    SECS/GEM Ethernet Capability
    JEDEC Tray Lot Tracking / Barcode Scanning
    Solder Ball Specification Bar Code Scanning
    Sensor Gripper Tooling for Part Absence Detection
    Auto / Hands Free Solder Ball Hopper Loader

FACTORY REQUIREMENTS:
     Electrical    
           200-240VAC 50/60Hz 15A Single Phase
           
      Pneumatic
            80PSI min, 120 PSI max.  10 SCFM