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FCX 501 Flip Chip

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The Panasonic FCX 501 Flip Chip is a thermosonic flip chip bonder dedicated to ultrasonic and thermosonic flip chip bonding processes (GGI, MDB). The Panasonic FCX 501 is capable of 3,600 UPH including bond time, with accuracy of ±10 microns. The Panasonic FCX 501 is suited to the mass production of compact high-frequency electronic devices.[1]

FCX 501 Flip Chip — Inventory photo
Fig. 01FCX 501 Flip ChipInventory photo[2]

What it is

The Panasonic FCX 501 Flip Chip is a flip chip bonder for packaging and bonding applications.[2][3]

The FCX 501 is a dedicated flip chip bonding machine.[1]

How it works

The FCX 501 uses ultrasonic and thermosonic flip chip bonding processes.[1]

The FCX 501 uses automatic vision recognition for die pickup and placement, and it uses digitally controlled force and ultrasonic power with multiple bond profiles.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The FCX 501 is intended for mass production of compact high-frequency electronic devices.[1]

Applications

The FCX 501 is used for ultrasonic and thermosonic flip chip bonding in packaging and bonding workflows.[1][3]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Bond type
Monometallic bond with high thermal and electrical conductivity[1]2 sources
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Wafer handling2

Wafer handling
Dual wafer option and automatic wafer feed[1]2 sources
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Footprint
1 meter x 1 meter including loader/unloader[1]2 sources
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Performance2

Throughput
3,600 UPH including bond time[1]2 sources
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Accuracy
±10 microns[1]2 sources
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Configuration & options6

Bonding processes
Ultrasonic and thermosonic flip chip bonding (GGI, MDB)[1]2 sources
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Bonder type
Thermosonic bonder[1]2 sources
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Bond profiles
Up to ten-step bond profiles with digitally controlled force and ultrasonic power[1]2 sources
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Vision system
Automatic vision recognition for precise die pick-up and bonding[1]2 sources
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Unit vintage (per listing)
2010, 2011[2]
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Vintage (per listing)
2010, 2011[3]
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  • Bond typeMonometallic bond with high thermal and electrical conductivity[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What bonding processes does the Panasonic FCX 501 use?

The Panasonic FCX 501 uses ultrasonic and thermosonic flip chip bonding processes for GGI and MDB bonds.[3][1]

What is the throughput of the Panasonic FCX 501?

The Panasonic FCX 501 is capable of 3,600 UPH including bond time.[3][1]

What control features are used during bonding on the Panasonic FCX 501?

The Panasonic FCX 501 uses digitally controlled force and ultrasonic power with up to ten-step bond profiles.[3][1]

What kinds of devices is the Panasonic FCX 501 suited to produce?

The Panasonic FCX 501 is suited to the mass production of compact high-frequency electronic devices.[3][1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the FCX 501 Flip Chip are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the FCX 501 Flip Chip are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the FCX 501 Flip Chip are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the FCX 501 Flip Chip are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the FCX 501 Flip Chip is not on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]generalmanual.com — generalmanual.comgeneralmanual.com
  2. [2]Inventory photo
  3. [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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