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SAM Capabilities, Analyse the internal structure in EEE Parts

  • Posted by Francisco Javier Aparicio Rebollo
  • On February 24, 2021
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SAM is an acoustic microscopy that gives resolution and inspection depth is an inversely related parameter that depends on the probe frequency and the characteristics of the involved materials. Therefore, the inspection frequency must be carefully selected in order to optimize the accuracy without decreasing the inspection depth below the specimen thickness. Suitable selection of the inspection parameters provides:

  • Detection of ultra-thin (submicrometric) delamination in multilayer systems.
  • Micrometric lateral resolution.

In addition, the technique permits the internal inspection of different cutting planes (non-destructive virtual cross-section) and the simultaneous analysis of defects and interfaces at different depths. This provides the technique with in-depth multifocal inspection capabilities which in turn are used for the tomographic 3D reconstruction of complex internal structures. In Alter Technology we have all the tools to help you in your design; with ONE-STOP-SHOP that means: find your components in doEEEt and test them in Alter Technology.

 

Confocal inspection (C-Scan mode)

This scanning mode analyses the internal structure at a fixed depth within a selected thickness. By this way, it generates a stratified image of the component. In the resulting image, the higher intensity of the acoustic waves reflected at air interfaces and defects provides a clear contrast. Thus, this scan mode is particularly sensitive to air voids and delaminations; and permit the defection sub-micrometric-thick features.

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Through-transmission mode (Th-SAM)

Through-transmission mode (Th-SAM) is a scan mode that analyses the intensity of the ultrasound beam that propagates through the entire thickness of the sample. This scan mode is used for the thorough inspection of the whole system in a single scan. In addition, this inspection complementary to confocal reflection analyses (C-SAM) is very effective in the detection of hidden defects at the die attach and to confirm the interpretation of C-SAM findings. The image below compares C-SAM and Th-SAM images simultaneously acquired. This comparison shows how the delaminated areas produce a strong reflection (very bright zones in the CSAM image) and low intensity in the transmitted signal.

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Virtual cross-section (B-Scan mode) 

In this case, the system combines multi-depth analyses sequentially conducted along a given line to reconstruct a depth-resolved cross section image as the one in the figure.

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Multi-focus inspection (X-Scan mode)  

For multi-focus inspection purposes the system accumulates several C-scans simultaneously registered at selected depths. This allows us to inspect different materials and interfaces within a single scan process.

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3D Tomography (Z-Scan mode) 

The 3-dimensional information acquired in X-scans permits the tomographic reconstruction of the system internal structure.

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Francisco Javier Aparicio Rebollo
Francisco Javier Aparicio Rebollo
Degree in Physics and Ph.D. in Materials Science by the University of Seville.

Since 2007 Dr. Aparicio has developed a productive research career within the field of Materials Science including post-doctoral stays at the University of Trento, the University of Mons, and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). His researches have been published in more than 30 articles in reputed international research journals and conferences (> 70) including more than 10 invited talks and lectures.

Within the frame of the program “Torres Quevedo” for the Knowledge Transfer and the incorporation of research talent into the industry, in 2019 he joined Alter Technology as Senior Materials Science Test Engineer. In 2019 he was appointed to lead the Scanning Acoustic Microscopy Service. Within this framework, he currently collaborates in different ESA projects (JUICE and PLATO).”

Actually, he is not in our company anymore, but still as an external collaborator in our blog.
Francisco Javier Aparicio Rebollo
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