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Xstation MX™ Automated X-Ray Inspection System
Revolutionary multi-angle X-ray solution provides maximum coverage, throughput, and reliability using ClearVue™ and TraX™ technologies
Characteristics of AXI
Location: Inline
Sample Load and Unload:Automated or manual
Sample Manipulation: Automated
Image Analysis: Fully Automated
Inspection Applications
Manufacturing: All manufacturing applications
Use:Failure and Process Analysis w/ SPC
Sample Manipulation: Automated
Operation: Full inspection of visible and hidden joints
XStation MX™ In-Line High-Speed AXI System
The XStation MX offers a revolutionary breakthrough in 3D X-ray inspection technology to set a new standard for coverage, quality, and reliability. Until now, 3D X-ray systems have been highly complex machines, requiring many moving parts, rotating detectors, expensive steerable X-ray sources, and movement of the board both the in X-Y and Z axes. The result has been unreliable performance, high false call rates, and limited defect coverage. By contrast, Teradyne’s XStation MX effectively removes this complexity by using a unique, patented technique called ClearVue. Based on Off-Center Tomosynthesis, ClearVue is a significant technology advance that increases the throughput,quality, and reliability of AXI defect detection far beyond the capabilities provided by other automated 3D techniques. Unlike other 3D techniques, ClearVue’s image reconstruction requires only one moving part during board inspection, the Unit Under Inspection.
Key Features
Multi-angle X-ray inspection designed for: high-complexity PCBs, high-product reliability environments, and applications involving loss of visual and electrical access.
Features Teradyne’s unique, patented ClearVue Tomosynthesis-based X-ray image-acquisition and analysis technology.
Provides full 3D X-ray capabilities
Lead-free capable
Field proven
High-resolution AXI for 0201 and CSP inspection.
Fixtureless non-contact test
Excellent diagnostic resolution for fast debug and repair.
Proven in-line operation
Known high fault coverage
Accurate fault location - low false call rates
High system utilization
All boards to be inspected - high throughput
Fast program generation
Coverage on Area Array packages, and the solder reliability measurements only AXI can provide
World-Wide support
Plus the lowest cost of ownership for an AXI system
Provides assurance of long term product reliability
XFrame™ Integrated Program Development Environment
XFrame™ The XFrame Integrated Program Development Environment significantly reduces programgeneration time and improves the consistency and quality of AXI inspection programs for XStation AXI systems. The PC-based XFrame software allows all programming to be performed off-line, enabling maximum utilization of your equipment.
XVer™ repair verification module
XVer software - Teradyne's repair verificationmodule - facilitates paperless fault diagnosis and repair by providing graphical CAD-based views and X-ray images of failed regions. The software enables operators to save suspect failures for corrective action by repair operators and programmers.
XStat™ statistical process control module
XStat statistical process control module provides real-time and off-line reporting of defect and false call information compiled by the XVer module. XStat enables effective measurement of both the X-ray inspection and surface mount assembly processes. It provides detailed actionable information and graphical reporting for continuous improvement activities such as false fail reduction, program optimization, and defect-reduction initiatives.
ClearVue™
Teradyne is proud to announce its new ClearVue™ X-Ray technology, a patented 3D imaging technique for more accurately detecting PCB manufacturing and solder flow defects that elude optical, electrical and other X-Ray inspection systems.
Click below to view an 18 minute audio/slide presentation that reveals how the ClearVue™ X-Ray technology will reduce false calls and improve diagnostic capabilities with better reliability, repeatability and throughput.
ClearVue's superior image clarity, diagnostic resolution and full board coverage allows quality and production test engineers to identify material issues more quickly with absolute certainty.
