RVSI Introduces Two New Semiconductor Handling Systems
CANTON, MASS. (Feb. 25) BUSINESS WIRE -Feb. 25, 1999--
Tray-to-tape and tape-and-reel handling systems significantly reduce operation intervention; are optimized for integration with
RVSI's high resolution vision inspection products
Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) (NASDAQ:ROBV) today introduced two new high-speed semiconductor handling systems targeted to contract assemblers and semiconductor manufacturers. The ST 585 and ST 595-2 offer high speed - up to 7200 units per hour - throughput, extremely quick package changeover, and accommodation of the industry's newest, ultra-small packages. Both products are optimized to be integrated with RVSI's industry-leading vision inspection systems.
The new products, being introduced today at NEPCON/West in Anaheim, CA, provide a breadth of application versatility, including high-speed gravity-fed systems, tubes, and tray-stack modules. Graphical interfaces provide visually-based instruction to operators or technicians, ensuring faster error recovery and maximum uptime. Systems that lower the cost of ownership
"These systems represent a new definition of the state of the art," said Kevin Malliet, director of sales and marketing for RVSI's Systemation Division. "We asked customers for input regarding what product features would improve productivity and throughput. The ST 585 and ST595-2 represent our answer to that list.
"At the top of every service provider's wish list was features to minimize operator intervention and speed recovery time," Malliet said. "With these units, we're seeing intervention incidents drop by an order of magnitude - in some cases, to one-eighth the rate previously experienced - with a commensurate reduction in down time while jams are cleared. For users, these are systems that truly deliver a lower cost of ownership." The ST 585 Tape-and-Reel and Vision Inspection Handler
The ST 585 is RVSI Systemation's newest tape-and-reel handling system for components in tubes or multi-tracks. The ST 585 has been designed with new features to better handle the growth of smaller surface-mount device packages such as the MSOP and TSSOP.
The ST 585 readily handles SOIC, SOJ, SSOP and any other surface-mount two-sided components in tubes or multi-tracks. The system incorporates features to improve mean time between failures and minimize conversion to drive effective throughputs to match cycle rates. These features include short track body-guided tooling that dramatically improves jam-rate performance, elimination of vision inspection queues, and a newer tooling design that shortens changeover times. The ST 585 can process components at a rate up to 7,200 units per hour, depending on component type and size.
In addition, the ST 585 has been designed to incorporate RVSI's newest vision inspection platform to perform component mark, orientation, and lead inspections. Using the new optional AVS 4000-vision system mark and lead inspection is performed in one location. This significantly reduces vision process time, reduces jamming, and dramatically increases the machine throughput.
The ST 585 features easy to use menus and intuitive graphical displays. Computer guided instructions and quick-change tooling makes changeover fast, easy, and repeatable with minimal downtime. Various options are available to accommodate specific user needs. The ST 595-2 Tray-to-Tape and Vision Inspection Handler
The ST 595-2 is RVSI Systemation's newest automated tray-to-tape machine. It provides safe, fast, and reliable handling of devices with a complete range of vision inspections. The ST 595-2 can handle any component in JEDEC-style trays such as QFP, TSOP, BGA, or CSP (tray or waffle pack).
The standard ST 595-2 is equipped with a tray stack module that holds up to 20 JEDEC or EIAJ trays. Also standard are high-speed linear motor drives each with two pick-and-place vacuum heads that can reach speeds up to 6,000 units per hour, depending on component type, size, and vision inspection criteria. All pick-and-place heads are capable of rotating in 90(0) increments to ensure that the device is in the proper orientation before placement into carrier tape. Z-axis programmability provides quick set-up and changeover.
The first pick-and-place head removes two components simultaneously and places them on a vision inspection nest. The AVS-4000H vision inspection system then inspects both devices for lead quality, mark nomenclature, and orientation. The second pick-and-place head removes the components from the vision nest and places good components into carrier tape. Rejected components are placed into any user-defined reject trays.
The AVS-4000H high-resolution vision module provides measurement of lead coplanarity, span, sweep, and pitch, offset, standoff and average plane inspections. An optional PVI vision system can be added to check for package quality such as chips, cracks, voids, etc.
The ST 595-2 is controlled by an industrial quality CPU that features an easy to use interface for operation, set up and diagnostics.
In addition to having a wide range of standard features, the ST 595-2 optional items include a de-taping module, a second camera over tape pocket for device orientation check, and PVI inspection. About RVSI
Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) (NASDAQ:ROBV) sets the standard for machine vision and electro-optical markets. Using leading-edge technology, RVSI joins vision-enabled process equipment, high-performance optics, lighting, and advanced hardware and software to assure product quality, identify and track parts, control manufacturing processes, and ultimately enhance profits for companies worldwide. Currently serving the semiconductor, electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical and packaging industries, RVSI has the most comprehensive line of machine vision systems available today. Headquartered in Canton, Mass., with offices worldwide, RVSI holds more than 100 patents in a broad range of technologies. For more information visit www.rvsi.com or call (800) 646-6664.
Visionscape and Data Matrix are trademarks of RVSI. All other referenced product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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