Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 01 21:15:26 EST 2005 | davef
Try: * Caltex [www.bgascope.com] "Hirox" scope * ERSA [www.ersa.de] Ersascope
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 06 22:48:04 EST 2005 | minimicro
Mike You are my hero. A real world person.
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 02 13:31:49 EST 2005 | IRAS
Thanks for your replies. We had looked at a microscope but it wasn't able to get a clear look at the middle solder bumps. I was just wondering if there is a microscope out there that would have that capability, or is that the best it gets.
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 06 15:52:39 EST 2005 | pjc
There are quite a lot out there now: http://www.sapltd.co.uk/electronic_production/bga_scope/bga_scope.htm http://www.ocwhite.com/bga/ http://www.hirox-usa.com/bga.html http://www.jergensinc.com/infodir/catalog_asg.asp?GroupNum=175 http://www.sm
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 01 19:06:37 EST 2005 | IRAS
Hi, We are looking for a BGA inspection microscope. We had looked at one with a prism method trying to found a vendor for a fiber optic scope. I'm not sure which one is best. Any recommendation and suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks. IRAS
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 02 02:35:51 EST 2005 | grantp
Hi, I have always wondered about these scopes and are they any good? They seem expensive when you consider you really only see the outside balls, and with small lead-less parts becoming more common, would the money be better spent on a good X-Ray?
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 02 22:27:14 EST 2005 | minimicro
I would look at the SMT Tools BGA-100 scope this is by far the most cost effective tool for the money. We use it in conjunction with our Glenbrook X-ray and get great results. Gary
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 06 22:55:21 EST 2005 | minimicro
Look when it comes down to it. The Mini Micro Stencil Mini Mirror for $40.00 beats all and is the most cost effective inspection tool out there.
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 12 15:56:37 EST 2005 | johnhburris
Bought the Metcal scope. Rarely use it. Never have any issues with BGA. Prove out your process and unless you change something, it will collect dust. I know.
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 15 13:01:25 EST 2005 | jdumont
I have never seen the image quality on the Ersa but the SMT Tools scope we have is definately good enough for spot checks. I have it hooked into my laptop to capture images which works ok.
