1. Peak Automation ALM-Mini Automated Test Handler
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2. Peak Automation ALM-MINI 8 Design Features
1-Minimal set up time
-Vision based alignment system
-Wizard step-by-step set up
-Extensive help screens
-Quick change fixturing between modules (JEDEC/Waffle/tube/bulk/detaper)
-Eliminate or reduce need to undock to change load board or test socket
2-Minimal or no tooling kits
-No tooling for JEDEC/Waffles
-Minimal tooling for tubes, vibratory, tape
3-Small footprint
-Approximately 20” larger than test head
-Handler can be lifted off frame.
4-Cost justifiable
-Target price, 6 months of Engineer’s time
5-Minimize tinkering and jam rate
-Extensive use of vision to automatically align.
-Extensive use of vision to prevent, detect, and resolve jams
-Interactive debugging, online factory diagnostics available
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3. Peak Automation ALM-MINI 8 Design features (continued)
6-Maximum flexibility of programming.
-Allow for traceability of devices from input thru to output.
-Inputoutput –reverse- outputinput, for infinite repeat testing with traceability.
-Communicate with any test platform protocol.
-Communicate with any network for data transfer.
7-Maximum flexibility for Integration.
-Allow for integration of vision quality inspection, marking, traceability of devices from input to output.
8-Maximum flexibility of mechanical design.
-Any input method (FilmFrame/JEDEC/Waffle/GelPak/tubes/bulk/detape)
-Any output method (FilmFrame/JEDEC/Waffle/GelPak/tubes/bulk/Taper)
-Any test pattern (single/dual/quad/octal – any arrangement)
-Any orientation of device at input/test/output
-Dock to any test head on any manipulator.
-Dock to table-top load boards and test jigs.
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4. Feature 1 - Minimal set up time Vision based alignment
Device image is taught and referenced to ideal position.
All adjustments done via on screen tools.
Each future pick-up, checks X-Y-Theta and adjusts device position before pick-up.
Same technique is used at test site.
Same technique used for output pockets before depositing devices.
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5. Feature 1 (continued) - Minimal set up time Wizard step-by-step set up
Touch screen user interface
Pop up windows with selection buttons and specific data requests
On screen jogging with live vision for adjustments
Extensive help screens
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6. Feature 1 (continued) - Minimal set up time Quick change fixturing
Modules engage detents at the front and rear of the base plate. A single fastener is used to align and secure the module.
All modules plug into the same utility bundle for air/power.
Input modules available for JEDEC/Waffle/Tube/Bulk/Detaper
Output modules available JEDEC/Waffle/Tube/Bulk/Taper
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7. Feature 1 (continued) - Minimal set up time Eliminate or reduce need to undock to change load board or service test socket
Base plate is docking plate, and can be designed to allow removal of load board without undocking from the test head.
Cover lifts to provide easy access to load board and test socket
Test socket can be removed and/or serviced without undocking.
Test socket can be used for manual testing without undocking.
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8. Feature 2 - Minimal or no tooling kits No kits needed for JEDEC/waffles. Minimal kits for tubes/bulk/detaper.
Most devices only require end effectors.
Tray input/output uses vision to fine align, no module kits required.
Tube and bulk modules tooled for specific tube sizes.
Detaper and taper modules tooled for specific tape sizes.
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9. Feature 3 – Small Footprint No kits for JEDEC/waffles
Feature 3 – Small Footprint No kits for JEDEC/waffles. Minimal kits for tubes/bulk/detaper.
Handler can be removed from frame for some tester/manipulators.
Frame can be configured to match tester/manipulator to minimize floor space, or match other space constraints
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10. Feature 4 – Cost Justifiable Target price, 6 months Engineer’s time.
Affordable price, easy to justify
Cost savings:
-Replace Engineers manually loading sockets and waiting for test
-Reduce Equipment Engineer time to install change kits
-Reduce required change kits
-Reduce set up time
-Reduce time to dock/undock and change load boards and sockets
-Reduce damage to test sockets
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11. Feature 5 – Minimize tinkering and jam rate
Vision can be used to automatically check and can align each device at pick up. Microadjustment before pick ensures every part perfectly aligned on end effector. Adjustment in X, Y, and Theta.
Vision automatically checks and can align output pocket at output. Microadjustment of pocket before dropping ensures perfect placement in output.
Vision can be used to detect jams. Inspection for devices before and after picking/depositing, and at the test socket can detect jams.
In some cases, vision can be used to inspect test socket for damaged contacts.
Extensive use of sensors to detect jams
Informative messages, explain each situation and suggest a resolution. Often pop-up boxes are included with selectable options to resolve.
Simple and robust design using field tested techniques.
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12. Feature 6 – Maximum flexibility of programming
Recipe storage for all programs. Automatic recognition of modules.
Sort matrix allows any combination of test bin to physical bin
Capability for complete traceability of each device through handler
Capability to create downloadable output tray maps
Capability to sub-divide JEDEC/Waffles
Capability for QC testing, Re-testing, and other tester driven functions
Capability to reverse the flow (inputoutput then outputinput) for infinite repeat testing traceability
Communication with any test platform or protocol: GPIB, RS-232, etc.
Communication with network:
-Downloadable data/results/maps to LAN. SECS/GEM
-Internet: Real time on-line factory support, , text notification of status, etc.
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13. Feature 7 – Maximum flexibility of Integration
Flexible platform allows many possibilities for integration of other processes.
-Vision inspection (Peak or 3rd party)
-Physical testing
-Liquid dispense
-Marking
-Local area heating/cooling
Conveyorized feed through handler
Assembly line integratable
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14. Feature 8 – Maximum flexibility of mechanical design
Plug-in modules for JEDEC/Waffles, Tube stacking, Bulk, Detaper, Tape & Reel
Detent fixturing aligns modules automatically
Pick & Place assembly can be changed or adjusted for various test patterns, single/dual/octal/custom.
Orienter built into all end effectors, can rotate devices to match test socket and input/output needs
Frame design accommodates any test head/manipulator combo, or can be configured
Fixturing can be provided to allow docking to bench-top load boards, mother/daughter boards, or any lab/test jig
Lab support for prototype boards
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15. Cost justifications Replace manual insertion: Media transfer time:
$$$ Engineer / Technician time manually inserting parts to socket or procedure
Media transfer time:
$$$ Engineer / Technician time manually transferring parts between tape/tube/tray/waffle/bulk
Packaging expense:
$$$ Tape & Reel packaging or media transfer tape/tube/tray/waffle/bulk
Time to market:
$$$ Faster Engineering feedback loop
$$$ Faster path to packaged sales samples
$$$ Faster path to failure analysis of returned parts
$$$ Faster path to qualification
$$$ Faster path to characterization
Quality:
$$$ Reduce handling between different media, and manual testing
$$$ Vision inspection can be integrated into process
$$$ Improved traceability of every device
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