10-Mar-2005

IDERS is making a significant upgrade to its SMT capabilities. At the end of March, IDERS will be adding a Universal GSM-X to its line. The GSM-X is special in many ways, even from the already excellent standard GSM line of flex placement systems.

GSM-X dual linear drive system vs. GSM lead screw drive: extremely accurate positioning. This will enable IDERS to move into placement of 0201 technology in addition to further improving placement of BGAs and larger technologies.

Imaging System: The GSM-X will come equipped with 2.6 and 0.5mil LANTIRN cameras. The LANTIRN cameras represent the latest imaging from UIC. The 2.6 is ideal for BGAs. The 0.5 is targeted towards flip-chip and 0201 imaging. Both cameras are equipped with LANTIRN Stadium lighting, meaning the sharpest, shadow-free illumination for imaging.

Vision System: Acting as the ‘glue’ between the Linear drive and advanced cameras, the GSM-X will feature the LANTIRN 630 VME imaging system which processes all the image data and feeds out to the motion control system. The already accurate and robust GSM 3500 vision system is taken to the next level with 630.

Additional benefits to having a second GSM in line will mean a doubling of our overall available feeder count plus offer redundancy. Common components such as nozzles and feeders are still shared between the two machines.