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News Release from: Victrex USA | Subject: Aptiv film
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 July 2007
Chinese company makes film choice
Using Aptiv film in several functional modules provides the FT 2030-turret based test and finish system with high wear and impact resistance, as well as electrical stability and insulation.
ASM Pacific Technology, Hong Kong, China, has chosen Aptiv film, made with Victrex Peek polymer, as a key component of its latest back-end Flexitest 2030 (FT2030) turret based test and finish system, a machine for testing the function and reliability of semiconductor chip solutions such as discrete and power devices before market shipment Using Aptiv film in several functional modules provides the new FT 2030-turret based test and finish system a number of performance benefits such as high wear and impact resistance, electrical stability and insulation and potential test insulation of 1kV
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Jan 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Aptiv film has also been selected for use as the protective layer over the strip components of the test contactor module within the FT2030 test system.
By incorporating the Aptiv film layer over the contact strips, the contact strips benefit from longer lifetime and enhanced reliability.
Aptiv film's wear and impact resistance at the extreme temperatures played a key role in its selection.
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ASM's Flexitest test and finish system features 30 high-speed turret pick heads for efficient processing of multiple process steps with extremely short index time and high flexibility.
"Components in our test handling systems need to be suitable for optimum performance in relatively harsh production environments" explained Albert Sze, Project Manager, Test and Finish Handler Products at ASM Assembly Automation.
"Our Flexitest 2030 system is designed for performing final tests for individual devices".
"Excellent insulation between the test contactor load board and the surrounding mechanical mountings is very important to ensure accurate test results, and as such requires a suitable film material to be incorporated as an insulative spacing sheet for the load board module".
"Aptiv film fully met all of our criteria for this demanding application".
"Building on its industry-leading track record with Victrex Peek polymer, this the latest iteration of the polymer into the films sector is a very exciting move for Victrex".
"Under the brand name Aptiv our film material is a technology enabler, offering many benefits to processors and OEMs, and further opening up a wide range of market segments, from electronics and aerospace, through to wire and cable insulation, and in semiconductor and automotive applications" Edmond Chu, Regional Film Champion of Victrex Asia Pacific said.
"In all cases, Aptiv film can facilitate a reduction in systems cost, help improve performance, and enhance design freedom, all of which help our customers to improve their product differentiation".
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