Palomar’s model 5060 automatic ball bonder and 5070 wedge bonder offer large-area, deep-access wire bonding for packaging applications. They are based on the proven and reliable 2460 and 2470 platforms, but with a 25 % smaller footprint of 36 x 30-in (915 x 760 mm). They have a large 12 x 5-in (300 x 125 mm) work area, and are designed for ergonomic operation. The on-screen, menu-driven interface simplifies operator training, allowing for a short path to automated production. The sleek design includes ergonomically placed control knobs, and a keyboard that can be adjusted to optimize the operator’s working position. The 5060 ball bonder provides thermosonic ball and stitch bonding with a heated work stage and an optional capillary heater. The 5070 wedge bonder provides ultrasonic or thermosonic bonding with a heated work stage, capable of handling round wire, gold or aluminum ribbon. Customers currently using Hughes or Palomar 2460-V or 2470-V bonders can run programs on the new equipment. Changing from manual wire-bonding to automation results in higher yields (due to high repeatability) and predictable, repeatable electrical performance. The 5060 and 5070 are designed to provide an easy transition of this kind.
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