Function of the X-ray Machine

An X-ray machine in micro-assembly inspection is used to see through the first layers of an integrated circuit to inspect the quality of a ball grid array (BGA). It allows us to see and inspect what we wouldn’t be able to otherwise. More specifically, we could see defects in BGA chips, detect possible counterfeit parts, and inspect our special potted assemblies, along with other applications.

Are you experiencing a significant amount of rework and repair in your commercial electronic assemblies job shop? One of the most common causes is ESD or Electrostatic Discharge. Utilizing safe practices is a must, every electronic shop should be doing so, but first you need to understand what causes ESD.