Asymtek Introduces Axiom Dual-Lane System to Enhance Dispensing Throughput; Can Increase Throughput 60-80 Percent in Multi-Pass Underfill Applications.CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Asymtek announces the Axiom(TM) X-1022 Dual-Lane dispensing system to maximize throughput during multi-pass underfill operations. The dual-lane system increases the number of units per hour (UPH) produced in high-volume semiconductor applications such as flip chip A chip packaging technique in which the active area of the chip is "flipped over" facing downward. Instead of facing up and bonded to the package leads with wires from the outside edges of the chip, any surface area of the flip chip can be used for interconnection, which is typically done and chip scale package A chip scale package (CSP) (sometimes, chip-scale package with a hyphen) is a type of integrated circuit chip carrier. According to the IPC, to qualify as chip scale, the package must have an area no greater than 1.2 times that of the die that is being packaged. (CSP (1) (Certified Systems Professional) An earlier award for successful completion of an ICCP examination in systems development. See ICCP. (2) (Commerce Service P ) underfill. The X-1022 allows parallel processing parallel processing, the concurrent or simultaneous execution of two or more parts of a single computer program, at speeds far exceeding those of a conventional computer. on two lanes for continuous dispensing, eliminating lost time in non-dispensing activities, such as material flow-out and substrate loading and unloading. In some applications, a 60 to 80 percent increase in throughput over single-lane dispensers can be achieved. The dual-lane capability allows underfill flow-out in one lane while jetting underfill in the opposite lane. When underfill flow-out time is in the 40-second range, or when more than one underfill pass is required, a single lane dispenser loses valuable production time waiting for capillary flow of material under the die before dispensing a second pass. The Axiom X-1022 system eliminates the wait-time by enabling two dispensing processes to operate at the same time. The conveyors are independently controlled, allowing different-sized parts to be processed in lanes one and two for ultimate process flexibility. The programmable flat-belt, dual-lane conveyor allows for a variety of process carriers, including Auer boats, lead frames and custom carriers. The conveyor is SMEMA SMEMA Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association (Association of SMT board assemblers) (Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association) compliant with a fixed first rail and adjustable second, third and fourth rails. Greatest improvements in machine utilization and total UPH can be realized for large die with multiple fill applications. The system is also configured with up to six stations of contact or impingement heating, three stations per lane: pre-heat, dispense and post-heat. The six heat stations ensure precise and consistent substrate heating at specified ramp rates for efficient and highly reliable fluid dispensing. Operating within the Windows(R) XP environment, the Axiom's Fluidmove(R) for Windows(R) XP (FmXP(TM)) software offers advancements in throughput, fluid management and process control. For example, the board or substrate is sensed in the pre-dispense station and the associated dispensing program is automatically loaded. The Axiom dual-lane system uses Asymtek's patented jetting technology. Mass Flow Control and Calibrated cal·i·brate tr.v. cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates 1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): Process Jetting control the critical aspects of the fluid dispensing process in a closed feedback loop. Photos available at: www.asymtek.com/images/asymtek_X-1022_hires.jpg www.asymtek.com/images/asymtek_X-1022_sideview.jpg About Asymtek Asymtek(R), a world leader in automated fluid dispensing and pioneer of jetting technology, designs and manufactures a full line of dispensing and conformal coating Conformal coating material is applied to electronic circuitry to act as protection against moisture, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes that if uncoated (non-protected) could result in a complete failure of the electronic system. systems for semiconductor package and printed circuit board assembly as well as automotive, medical, aerospace, disk drive, flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time , optoelectronic, appliance and other precision industrial manufacturing applications. Asymtek products deliver a wide variety of fluids, including glues, epoxies, solder pastes, coatings and gasketing materials. Founded in 1983 and acquired as a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq:NDSN NDSN National Drug Strategy Network ) in August 1996, Asymtek is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 certified company. Asymtek has received numerous awards, including Intel's prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement award for three years in a row: 2003, 2004 and 2005. 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