Sonoscan
D 9000 C-SAM
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Sonoscan D 9000 C-SAM is an acoustic micro-imaging system used for non-destructive inspection of packaged electronic devices, materials, and wafers.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedC-SAM systems use high-frequency ultrasound to image internal features and defects in a sample by detecting reflected acoustic waves.
The system operates in C-Mode, meaning it scans the transducer over a two-dimensional area while gating the return echo to a specific depth, producing a planar image of the internal structure at that depth.
Where it fits in the process flow
The D 9000 C-SAM is used in failure analysis, production screening, and process control or development in semiconductor packaging and materials manufacturing environments.[2]
Applications
Common inspection objectives include detecting die attach voids, delamination, die cracks, underfill integrity issues, and material characterization in composites, ceramics, and metals.[2]
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What does it need to run?
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of samples can the D 9000 C-SAM inspect?
The D 9000 C-SAM can inspect a variety of device types including BGA, flip chip, CSP, plastic IC, ceramic IC, wafer, solar cell, medical device, and others such as PBGA, PQFP, and hybrid modules.[2]
What are typical inspection objectives for this system?
Typical objectives include detection of die attach integrity, die cracks, delamination, underfill integrity, heat sink attach voids, and bulk material characterization of ceramics, composites, or metals.[2]
In what phases of manufacturing is the D 9000 used?
The system is used in failure analysis, process control or development, device qualification, production screening, and research and development activities.[2]
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the D 9000 C-SAM are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the D 9000 C-SAM are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the D 9000 C-SAM are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the D 9000 C-SAM are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the D 9000 C-SAM is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]sonoscan.com — sonoscan.com (Jun 28, 2003)web.archive.org
Last updated Aug 20, 2026.
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