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The MRSI M5 is an assembly work cell. The MRSI M5 provides advanced assembly solutions for complex epoxy die attach, eutectic bonding, and flip chip bonding. The MRSI M5 operates on MRSI Systems Windows workcell software.[1]

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Performance

5 µm, 3 sigma[1]

Gas delivery

Nitrogen, Argon or N2-H2 or Ar-H2[1]

Optics

0.001°[1]

Control era

Windows

What it is

The MRSI M5 is an assembly work cell for advanced packaging assembly. The MRSI M5 is intended for complex epoxy die attach, eutectic bonding, and flip chip bonding. The MRSI M5 is aimed at semiconductor and electronic packaging work, including microwave modules, MEMS, advanced semiconductor packages, multi-chip modules, hybrid devices, and photonic packages.[1]

How it works

The MRSI M5 uses a cast composite base for fast moves with virtually no settling time. The MRSI M5 uses brushless DC linear servo motors with linear glass-scale encoder feedback on the major axes. The MRSI M5 uses closed-loop force control for die placement and can place delicate gallium arsenide die with as little as 10 grams of force. The MRSI M5 also supports higher programmed forces for eutectic bonding with scrub and temperature control. The MRSI M5 operates on MRSI Systems Windows workcell software.[1]

The MRSI M5 has an advanced vision system that supports full 360° die orientation. The MRSI M5 uses boundary trace or pattern match to locate die centers or critical features. The MRSI M5 uses dual magnification cameras through a single optical path to find and align die fiducials with no XY movement. The MRSI M5 uses programmable ring and collimated multi-color lighting for alignment on challenging surfaces. The MRSI M5 has a thirteen-position tool bank with automatic tool change.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The MRSI M5 picks die from waffle pack, Gel-Pak, wafer, and tape and reel. The MRSI M5 processes boats, custom trays, and lead frames. The MRSI M5 can operate as part of a fully integrated SMEMA production line or in a standalone mode. The MRSI M5 features automatic wafer change from cassette and handles two wafers simultaneously so that a new wafer can be loaded immediately upon unloading the finished wafer.[1]

Applications

The MRSI M5 is used for epoxy die attach, eutectic bonding, and flip chip bonding. The MRSI M5 can be configured with epoxy dispense pumps and epoxy stamping for a complete assembly solution. The MRSI M5 can also be configured for UV epoxy dispense and in-situ cure for critical placement applications such as active optical connectors, CCD and diode arrays, and sensor applications.[1]

The MRSI M5 includes eutectic bonding capability with a 1.5” x 3” hot plate reflow station. The MRSI M5 uses heated hydrogen and nitrogen cover gas over the hot plate during eutectic processing. The MRSI M5 can also be configured with a progressive heated boat indexer for higher eutectic throughput. The MRSI M5 supports flip chip placement with an uplooking camera and flux well. The MRSI M5 can create epoxy dots as small as 0.004” (100 microns) by stamping.[1]

  • Semiconductor and electronic packaging
  • Microwave modules
  • MEMS
  • Advanced semiconductor packages
  • Multi-chip modules
  • Hybrid devices
  • Photonic packages
  • Optical modules
  • Epoxy and eutectic die attach

What do the numbers mean?

Vacuum & pumping1

Dispense Pumps
2 cartridge style, rotary, positive displacement pumps[1]
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Wafer handling1

Height Sensing (dispense)
3 point laser height mapping of substrate plane[1]
Accurate?

Gas & chemistry1

Forming Gas
Nitrogen, Argon or N2-H2 or Ar-H2[1]
Accurate?

Optics & imaging3

Applications
Microwave modules, hybrids, optical modules, epoxy and eutectic die attach[1]
Accurate?
Cameras
2 down looking with one shared optical path, 1 up looking[1]
Accurate?
Theta resolution
0.001°[1]
Accurate?

Performance1

XY Axis Accuracy
5 µm, 3 sigma[1]
Accurate?

Control & software2

Force Control
Programmable per placement, 10 grams to 2 Kg[1]
Accurate?
Dispense Needle Calibration
Automatic software calibration routine using through beam sensors[1]
Accurate?

Configuration & options13

Smallest Die
0.008 inch square[1]
Accurate?
Vision System
Edge detection and pattern recognition[1]
Accurate?
Lighting
Red, green and blue; ring or collimated; programmable intensity[1]
Accurate?
Pickup Tips
13 tips in standard tip change bank; multiple banks optional; also holds stamping tips[1]
Accurate?
Collets
Perimeter collets, inverted pyramid collets, plus custom[1]
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Waffle Packs
Up to 72 2 x 2 in waffle or Gel-Paks or 4 x 4 in[1]
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Tape and Reel
2 tape and reel bases with multiple reels each[1]
Accurate?
Eutectic Bonding
Programmable ramp rates up to 450°C[1]
Accurate?
Scrub
Programmable plus library of customizable scrub motions[1]
Accurate?
Dispense Needle Clean
Automatic, programmable occurrence between dispense patterns[1]
Accurate?
XY travel
X 17.5 in, Y 36.0 in[1]
Accurate?
Z travel
1.5 in[1]
Accurate?
Theta travel
360°[1]
Accurate?

Vintage & configurations

Control-system eraWindows[1]

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What replaced it?

  • siblingMRSI 705— Listed in the same product navigation as the M5.source[1]

What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • Forming GasNitrogen, Argon or N2-H2 or Ar-H2[1]
  • Dispense Pumps2 cartridge style, rotary, positive displacement pumps[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What processes is the MRSI M5 designed to perform?

The MRSI M5 is designed for complex epoxy die attach, eutectic bonding, and flip chip bonding.[1]

What die input formats can the MRSI M5 handle?

The MRSI M5 picks die from waffle pack, Gel-Pak, wafer, and tape and reel.[1]

How low is the die placement force on the MRSI M5?

The MRSI M5 can place delicate die with as little as 10 grams of force through closed-loop force control.[1]

What vision and alignment features does the MRSI M5 provide?

The MRSI M5 supports full 360° die orientation. The MRSI M5 uses boundary trace or pattern match for die location. The MRSI M5 also uses dual magnification cameras through a single optical path and programmable multi-color lighting for alignment.[1]

Does the MRSI M5 support automatic tool changing?

The MRSI M5 features a thirteen-position tool bank with fast automatic tool change.[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the M5 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the M5 are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the M5 are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the M5 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the M5 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the M5 are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]Contact - MRSI Systems— MRSI Systems — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
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