Buyer's Guide to Microelectronics Packaging Equipment

When purchasing bonder equipment, due diligence is necessary to ensure manufacturer reliability, equipment suitability, and support.

Bonder equipment is expected to last for many years, so any supplemental offerings from the manufacturer need to reflect the promised longevity. The decision process to purchase a high-end, “big ticket item” piece of microelectronics manufacturing equipment is not always a simple task. The due diligence entails a detailed study of the background and track record of the manufacturer, the suitability of the equipment on a particular application, as well as the consideration for process and field service support.