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Issue No. 6 - (02/21/03 - Scanning Electron Microscopy)

Scanning Electron Microscopy

 
The use of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) technology is an invaluable aid whether characterizing products or resolving failure analysis problems. Electrostatic discharge damage, contamination identification, and micro-crack location are only a few of the uses of SEM when performing failure analysis. Other applications include the evaluation of materials (elemental analysis, mechanical damage, etc.) and quality control evaluations such as dimension verification, plating/coating thickness, and weld cross-sections.

Silicon Cert offers SEM and EDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) services to our clients. Our Amray 1610 SEM, with LaB6 filament, can provide topographical and compositional information at magnifications of 20x to 20,000x and 120 A° of resolution. Digital and/or Polaroid images can be provided.

A variety of sample prep techniques (cross-sectioning, decapsulation, selective etching, overplating, and deprocessing) allows our engineering team to provide our clients with IN-DEPTH PROBLEM SOLVING at an AFFORDABLE PRICE. Visit our website to access our on-line, confidential SEM Information Request Form for a no-obligation quotation.

Don't forget- Silicon Cert, as a leading reliability testing company with many years of experience, can perform SEM/EDS services as well as reliability and qualification testing, including:

  • Mechanical Shock
  • Temperature Cycling
  • Accelerated Bias Aging
  • High/Low Temperature Storage
  • Vibration
  • Cyclic Moisture
  • ESD Threshold
  • Damp Heat (85/85)
  • Thermal Shock
  • Fine & Gross Leak Detect
  • Solderability
  • Centrifuge

Silicon Cert, Ltd. 4201 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605 Ph: 610.939.9500