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Elk Grove Village IL, January 15, 2007 -- Sonoscan today announced that the first shipments of the Gen5™ Scanning Acoustic Microscope were made during their most recent fiscal quarter. This newest addition to the family of C-SAM® C-Mode instruments was initially introduced at the Semicon West show in July, 2006. Due to its enthusiastic reception, development was completed and the first customer orders were accepted in late summer.
What sets the Gen5 acoustic microscope apart is a blend of advanced technology - including Sonoscan’s TurboSpeed™ scanning - and ergonomic advantages, including a more accessible scan tower.
The Gen5 transducer scans an enlarged area measuring >12 in. x >12 in., enabling it to scan a 300mm silicon wafer or two standard JEDEC trays. Gen5 transducers range from 5 MHz (low resolution) to 400 MHz (very high resolution).
The new C-SAM acoustic microscope continues the tradition of having the industry’s fastest ultrasonic scanner, powered by a precision linear motor that provides unmatched repeatability in the x, y and z axes of ±0.5 micron. Included as standard equipment on the Gen5 system is Sonoscan’s TurboSpeed™ scanner that can increase the already fast scan speed by a factor of up to 2.5 without loss of resolution.
Sonoscan’s well-known Virtual Rescanning Module™ (VRM), which permits collection of acoustic data for storage as a Virtual Sample that can be imaged after testing or failure of the physical part, is included in the Gen5 system.
Available for enhancing the capabilities of VRM are the Profile Imaging module for nondestructive cross-sectioning of the Virtual Sample, and the Frequency Domain Imaging (FDI™) module to transform an acoustic image into several single-frequency images.
The redesigned scan tower features improved lighting and a larger opening for handling both large and small sample quantities.
In addition to its unparalleled combination of high speed and high resolution, the new system includes the selectable Survey Mode™ that can reduce scan time as much as 75%.
For more information about the Gen5 system, contact Steve Martell, manager of technical support services, Sonoscan, Inc., 2149 East Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove Village IL 60007. Phone 847 437-6400. E-mail info@sonoscan.com. Website www.sonoscan.com.
Photo caption: Redesigned scan tower (at left) is a key feature of Sonoscan’s new Gen5™ C-SAM®.
About Sonoscan: Sonoscan is the leading developer and manufacturer of acoustic microscopy systems, widely used for non-destructive imaging and analysis of internal features. For over 30 years, Sonoscan’s attention to customer needs and investment in R&D has created systems that set industry standards for speed and accuracy. Key products include C-SAM® systems for off-line and laboratory analysis, and FACTS2™ for automated production inspection. Sonoscan application engineers, with a total of more than two centuries’ experience in acoustic microscopy, conduct frequent workshops and seminars. SonoLab, a division of Sonoscan, operates application testing laboratories in 7 global locations. |
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