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Failure & Materials Analysis

Analysis Services

We identify the root causes of defects in electronic components and materials through non-destructive, precision analysis such as X-Ray and SEM, supporting quality improvement.

Test Items
6
Standards
3
Equipment
6
Overview

Service Overview

ATL's Analysis Services use precision analytical equipment such as X-Ray (non-destructive) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS) to scientifically identify the causes of defects in electronic components and materials.

We perform staged non-destructive and destructive analysis covering internal solder conditions of BGA, CSP, and QFN packages, voids, cracks, and foreign matter, down to cross-sectional microstructure.

By providing reliability test analysis (quality evaluation of automotive electronic components, electronic and mechanical parts) together with sample preparation (cutting, mounting, polishing) as an integrated service, we deliver an objective basis for quality improvement.

Capabilities

Key Test Items

Core testing and evaluation items specific to this field.

X-Ray non-destructive internal inspection (BGA/CSP/QFN solder, voids, cracks, foreign matter)
Internal short/open-circuit inspection of PCBs and electronic components
SEM/EDS microstructure and composition analysis (grain size, porosity, cross-section)
Cross-section sample preparation and observation
Appearance evaluation, solder crack/damage inspection, and dimensional measurement (optical, stereo, and electron microscopy)
Sample preparation (cutting, automatic/manual polishing, ion sputter coating)
Standards

Applicable Standards

Delivering objective test results based on international and domestic standards.

Failure Analysis (FA)
Root cause identification referencing semiconductor failure mode analysis methods such as JEDEC (JESD22)
Cross-section Analysis
Referencing cross-section microstructure evaluation procedures such as IPC-TM-650
Composition Analysis
Referencing quantitative EDS composition analysis guidelines such as ASTM E1508
Equipment

Equipment

Precision-calibrated test facilities that produce accurate, reliable data.

X-Ray Inspection System

Non-destructive internal transmission inspection

Non-destructively inspects internal solder conditions of BGA/CSP/QFN, voids, cracks, foreign matter, and PCB short/open circuits.

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM/EDS)

Magnification 30–250,000x, resolution 5nm

Performs microstructure observation and elemental composition analysis using SEI/BSE detectors and EDS.

Ion Sputter Coater

Au/Pt thin-film coating

Sample-preparation equipment that applies a conductive thin film for SEM observation.

Precision Cutting Machine

Cutting blade 0.2–0.3in, 0–1,200 RPM

A sample-cutting machine that precisely cuts PCBs of 0.5t or thicker and high-hardness materials.

Automatic Polishing Machine

50–500 RPM, head 0–150 RPM

Automatic polishing equipment that uniformly polishes cross-section samples.

Manual Polishing Machine

#120–#4000, fine polishing 1/3/6nm

Equipment that finishes cross-section samples through staged sandpaper and precision polishing.

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