Abstract:
A method for the inspection of electrical circuit patterns including carrying out an initial inspection of a sequentially acquired image of an electrical circuit pattern to determine potential defects in the electrical circuit pattern; upon identifying a potential defect in the electrical circuit pattern in the course of the initial inspection, interrupting the initial inspection and carrying out a secondary evaluation of a portion of the sequentially acquired image including the potential defect; and following completion of the secondary inspection, resuming the initial inspection.
Abstract:
A first inspection functionality is provided to obtain information about a first attribute at a conductor location on an electrical circuit. A second inspection functionality is provided to obtain information about a second attribute at the conductor location. A combination of first attribute information and second attribute information is analyzed to determine an inspection attribute of the conductor at the conductor location. Attribute information may relate to one or more of: reflectance, fluorescence or height.
Abstract:
A system and method of inspecting electrical circuits with multiple optical inputs, including: obtaining first and second image data that are generally spatially coincidental but which each include some image data that is different, modifying one of the images by employing the other image so as to produce an enhanced representation of the electrical circuit, and inspecting the enhanced representation for defects.
Abstract:
A system and method for forming bumps on an integrated circuit including a scanning direct laser imager employed to selectably expose a photosensitive layer deposited on an integrated circuit substrate, thereby to define regions overlying selected portions of the substrate, a developer developing said photosensitive layer to form apertures in the photosensitive layer at the defined regions, and a solder applicator applying a solder composition to the apertures to define solder bumps on the integrated circuit at selected portions thereof.
Abstract:
Surface dimension and footprint dimension values are determined by scanning a printed circuit board with a laser. Exposed substrate parts of the printed circuit board fluoresce significantly, emitting detectable luminance, while conductors do not. Conductors reflect the laser light much more strongly than the exposed substrate, especially at the substantially flat part of the top surface. Luminescence and reflectivity collectors provide signals indicative of the footprint and surface dimensions. This cross-sectional information is used in making adjustment determinations in the manufacturing process, and also decisions relating to repair or discard operations.
Abstract:
Apparatus for electrical testing of electrical circuits includes an array of probes arranged for selective engagement with portions of electrical circuits to be tested, testing circuitry associated with the array of probes for sensing electrical characteristics of the electrical circuits engaged by the array of probes, and control circuitry associated with the array of probes for causing engagement between selected ones of the array of probes with selected ones of the portions of electrical circuits to be tested. The array of probes includes at least two static probe assemblies arranged in a fixed array, and the static probe assemblies include a selectively positionable probe element and a probe element positioner. The apparatus is employed to test electrical circuits during fabrication.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for post etching inspection of electrical circuits including an optical inspection assembly viewing an electrical circuit at various regions thereon and providing output indications of etching characteristics of the electrical circuit at the various regions and output circuitry receiving the output indications of etching characteristics of the electrical circuit at the various regions and providing an output indication of variations in the etching characteristics between at least some of the various regions.
Abstract:
The system includes a glass panel, a radio frequency generator, a camera, and a processor. The glass panel includes a conductive layer, and the conductive layer is disposed on top of an LED. The radio frequency generator is configured to apply a radio frequency signal to the glass panel, and the radio frequency signal illuminates the LED by induction through the conductive layer. The camera is configured to capture an image of the LED illuminated by the radio frequency signal. The processor is in electronic communication with the camera and is configured to receive the image from the camera and determine whether the LED is a defective LED or a functioning LED based on the image of the LED.
Abstract:
An electro-optic modulator is a liquid-crystal-based electro-optical light modulator. The liquid-crystal-based electro-optical light modulator is fabricated using surface Micro-electromechanical Systems (MEMS) techniques. The electro-optical light modulator is used for inspecting flat panel displays or the like. Utilizing surface MEMS techniques for fabrication considerably thins the electro-optic modulator and allows the use of pure liquid crystal without the need for thick containment plates.
Abstract:
Optical apparatus (20) includes a laser (22), which is configured to emit a beam of coherent optical radiation at a specified wavelength along a beam axis. A deflector (24) is configured to intercept and selectably deflect the beam over a range of angles relative to the beam axis. A plurality of diffractive optical elements (DOEs—32, 34, 36, 64, 66, 68) are positioned to receive the deflected beam at different, respective deflection angles within the range and to output respective diffracted beams. Beam-combining optics (42, 74) are configured to receive and deflect the diffracted beams from the DOEs so that all of the diffracted beams are directed along a common output axis toward a target (48).