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What is it?

The MT8589 is described as a gravity handler for larger devices, with dual contact site operation, a tri-temperature range from -55 to 155 °C, and kitable conversion in 10 to 15 minutes. The source also states 4,800 uph maximum throughput, support for 250 package types including DIP, SO, TO, and PLCC, and applications in automotive power devices, consumer electronics, logic, and analog devices.

What can it run?

Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.

  • automotive power devices
  • consumer electronics
  • logic
  • analog

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Type
Gravity Handler[1]
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Performance1

Maximum throughput
4,800 uph[1]
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Control & software1

Interface
SECS-GEM Interface[1]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Device size
5 mm to 60 mm device length; width up to 40 mm; pitch down to 0.65 mm[1]
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Configuration & options7

Contact site
dual contact site[1]
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Temperature range
tri-temp from -55 to 155 °C[1]
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Conversion time
kitable; simple conversion in 10 to 15 min.[1]
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Package types
250 different package types (DIP, SO, TO, PLCC)[1]
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Contacting
standard to high power Kelvin[1]
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Installed base
more than 2,000 systems[1]
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Device spectrum
high power contact spring[1]
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Not publicly documented

The following facts about the MT8589 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 MT8589 are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the MT8589 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 MT8589 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the MT8589 are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the MT8589 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026.

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