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EDFA Technical Articles(2021) 23 (1): 22–28.
Published:01 February 2021
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This article explains how to find shorted components on PCB assemblies using infrared-based direct current injection, a nondestructive method that has several advantages over magnetic microscopy and voltage drop measurement techniques. An application example involving a power board failure is also provided.
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EDFA Technical Articles(2020) 22 (4): 20–25.
Published:01 November 2020
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This article reviews the basic principles of scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) and presents several case studies demonstrating its use in failure analysis and counterfeit detection. The FA case studies show how SAM is used to detect delamination, cracking, and manufacturing defects in ceramic chip capacitors and resistors, voids in a full-bridge rectifier, and a radiation-induced defect in a microprocessor. In cases involving counterfeit ICs, CSAM images reveal the presence of an abnormality on component packages, evidence of relabeling, and popcorn fractures indicative of the use of excessive heat and force to dislodge components from circuit board assemblies.
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EDFA Technical Articles(2020) 22 (3): 28–35.
Published:01 August 2020
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Scanning acoustic tomography (SAT) is widely used to detect defects such as voids and delamination in electronic devices. In this article, the authors explain how they improved the spatial resolution and detection sensitivity of SAT by switching from a conventional piezoelectric probe to a capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducer (CMUT) and by using pulse compression signal processing. They also present examples showing how the improvement makes it possible to detect very small defects in multilayer stacks and BGA packages whether in through-transmission or reflection imaging mode.
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EDFA Technical Articles(2018) 20 (4): 4–12.
Published:01 November 2018
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Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems built and are testing a scanning acoustic microscope (SAM) that operates at frequencies of up to 2 GHz. Here they describe the design of their GHz-SAM and present examples showing how it is used to detect stress induced voids, inspect wire bond interfaces, and examine through-silicon vias (TSVs) in the time-resolved mode.
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EDFA Technical Articles(2016) 18 (4): 24–29.
Published:01 November 2016
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Chip-level 3D integration, where chips are thinned, stacked, and vertically interconnected using TSVs and microbumps, brings as many challenges as it does improvements, particularly in the area of failure analysis. This article assesses the capabilities of various FA techniques in light of the challenges posed by 3D integration and identifies current shortcomings and future needs.
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EDFA Technical Articles(2012) 14 (2): 14–20.
Published:01 May 2012
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Failure analysis is becoming increasingly difficult with the emergence of 3D integrated packages due to their complex layouts, diverse materials, shrinking dimensions, and tight fits. This article demonstrates several FA techniques, including high-frequency scanning acoustic microscopy, lock-in thermography, and FIB cross-sectioning in combination with plasma ion etching or laser ablation. Detailed case studies show how the various methods can be used to analyze bonding integrity between different materials, chip-to-chip interface structures, buried interconnect defects, and through-silicon vias at either the device or package level.
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EDFA Technical Articles(2011) 13 (2): 4–11.
Published:01 May 2011
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Acoustic microimaging has advanced over the past few years in response to the growing use of thinner silicon die and innovative packaging designs. This article reviews the basic principles of acoustic imaging technology and describes some of the applications made possible by improvements in spatial resolution, focal length, F-number, and water couplant temperature control. It also discusses common imaging challenges and explains how they can be resolved.
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EDFA Technical Articles(2005) 7 (1): 10–14.
Published:01 February 2005
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Although plastic-encapsulated packaging dominates most of the IC industry, deprocessing and reliability testing continue to be a problem, particularly in industries making the switch from hermetically sealed ceramic packages. This article discusses the challenges designers and failure analysts face in the military and aerospace electronics industry stemming from the use of plastic packages. It provides examples of the types of failures encountered and describes the procedures used to detect and identify them.