May - June 1999
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Wafer-Transfer Option Enables Continuous Die Placement
Quad Systems has announced the availability of an automatic wafer transfer (AWT) option for the wafer presentation system on its APS-1 pick-and-place system.The AWT enhances the wafer presentation system by offering a continuous supply of wafers to the assembler from a wafer cassette. Dual wafer presentation systems, each fitted with the AWT option, enable continuous pick-and-place operation. A wafer exchange automatically occurs while the APS-1 continues to pick from the second site.
The ATW system is targeted to advanced SMT applications that use flip-chip technology in high-volume production, according to Quad Systems.
Employing a cassette-handling elevator the AWT option locates a wafer film frame cassette, thereby enabling film frames to be extracted and inserted into the main mechanism of the wafer presentation system.
Quad Systems Corp., 2405 Maryland Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090, 800.782.3872, fax 215.706.3936.
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