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JetEtch Pro Brochure
JetEtch Pro Brochure
Our new JetEtch Pro and JetEtch Pro CuPROTECT exemplify our ongoing
commitment to providing technically superior products for the semicon-
ductor failure analysis and integrated circuit distribution industries. They
continue Nisene Technology Group’s tradition of providing innovative,
high-quality products to address the needs of industry professionals, both
now and into the future.
A Revolution in Automated Acid Decapsulation
Faster Etch Processing Times The JetEtch Pro has a smaller, more compact design than
earlier DCap d2-i and JetEtch models, while the hardware,
• Large inner-diameter tubing increases acid flow, for
faster etches. operating system and software have been completely
• New pump design offers a greater range of flow rates. redesigned to bring you the most flexible and sophisticated
decapsulator ever developed.
Flexible Etch Head Designs
The JetEtch Pro is easy to operate. Intuitive software directs
• Fixed Etch Head — Made of silicon carbide, our unique
the operator step-by-step through the simple programming
Etch Head assembly ensures faster etch times, greater
resistance to acids, and less maintenance. sequence. Once set, the software enables an entire etching
program to be completed with only two keystrokes.
• Removable Etch Head Configuration — We offer an
optional, removable Etch Head configuration that en- In addition, the JetEtch Pro delivers unsurpassed results by
ables the use of several different inserts, ensuring that
providing unique and precise software control of all aspects
even the most challenging packages can be opened.
of the decapsulation process.
Superior Pump Longevity
• Our patented micrometering pump is the gold
standard in acid delivery and longevity. It is backed
by a five-year, no-questions-asked guarantee.
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Flexibility, Ease of Use, and Control
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Excellent Results with Single-Acid Etchants
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Unparalleled Mixed-Acid Etchant Capabilities
The JetEtch Pro dual-acid system offers the widest range SOIC-8 sample with copper wires, etched with mixed-
of on-demand mix ratios in the industry. The user simply acid ratio; also showing complete second bond
inputs the desired mix ratio. The correct volumes of each
acid are mixed in real time and then automatically passed to
the Etch Head through the Heat Exchanger.
“Nisene’s JetEtch was added to our lab and ever since it has been the favorite method of chip decapsulation.
The simple yet complete interface, quick start-up and processing time, and ease of break-down and maintenance
are all reasons why we love our unit and prefer it over manual or mechanical methods of die exposure.”
— G. W. Christian Adams, M.S. Chemist, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
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Ensuring Accuracy & Reproducibility
PROCESS / SAFETY
HEAT
COVER
EXCHANGER
SAMPLE LOCATION
PRIMARY
PNEUMO-ELECTRIC PUMP
ETCH CYCLE
REAL-TIME ETCHANT MIX PATH
and VOLUME CONTROL
HIGH PRESSURE
N2 / CDA
NC VALVE
LOW PRESSURE
N2
WATER
BOTTLE
WASTE ETCHANT
DIVERTER
ASSEMBLY
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Etchant Flow Options for Optimal Cavities
Vortex Etch
DEVICE Vortex Etch produces an etch cavity with extremely straight
sidewalls when used with lower-temperature nitric or
GASKET ETCH
CAVITY
mixed-acid ratios. The straight sidewalls result from the
SILICON CARBIDE bidirectional acid flow combined with the abrasive action
ETCH HEAD of nonsoluble encapsulant filler that is released from the
plastic polymer as the encap is dissolved. Vortex Etch is the
Vortex Etch — Primary etchant flow produces symmetri- preferred method for the precise opening of small cavities
cally distributed microvortex eddy currents propagating when using either nitric or concentrated sulfuric acid.
outwards from the device center.
Pulse Etch
DEVICE
Pulse Etch generally uses greater acid flow rates than Vortex
Etch. The end result is an etch cavity with a more curved
GASKET ETCH
CAVITY sidewall. Typically, Pulse Etch is ideal for opening large
SILICON CARBIDE cavities. This is often the preferred method for exposing
ETCH HEAD
second bonds when etching ICs that do not have chip-scale
configuration.
Vortex Etch — Secondary etchant flow produces opposite
microvortex etch currents to etch crevices remaining from
primary flow distribution paths. JetEtch Pro Minimal Etchant Use
The JetEtch Pro is designed to minimize acid use. Acid
volume is software selectable from 1–10 mL/minute. Our
DEVICE efficient design means that whether using Vortex or Pulse
Etch mode, opening any package never requires etchant
GASKET ETCH flow rates greater than 1–10 mL/minute.
CAVITY
SILICON CARBIDE
ETCH HEAD
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Superior Etch Consistencies and Process Time
In addition, the advanced Heat Exchanger design on the “North Shore Components recently purchased the JetEtch
JetEtch Pro features precisely located heaters, providing a automated acid decapsulator, which significantly enhances
temperature ramp-up from ambient to 250ºC that is over our counterfeit component detection capabilities. We have
50 percent faster than competing systems. found your system and your software to be easy to use and
highly intuitive, and the service and support behind this
The precise heater placement enables more stable product has been outstanding.
temperature control than ever before. Especially at higher
We highly recommend the Nisene JetEtch automated acid
etch temperatures, less-sophisticated equipment cannot
decapsulator to anyone looking to prevent counterfeit
maintain a continuous temperature at the etch head. The
components from entering the supply chain.”
JetEtch Pro solves this issue, with its Advanced Control of
Temperature In Varying Etches — or ACTIVE™ — system, — Joseph Ruggiero, Vice President
the industry-leading system for temperature monitoring North Shore Components, Inc.
and control.
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Components Designed for Efficiency and Durability
Waste Diverter
The JetEtch Pro’s waste diverter has an all-Teflon valve.
This significantly minimizes acid leaks, reducing the possi-
bility of acid fumes inside the system—thereby increasing
the longevity of the system’s internal parts.
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Safety, Simplicity and Security
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Large Selection of Accessory Kits
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Custom Gaskets for Unique Requirements
Monolithic Gaskets
Nisene Technology Group offers comprehensive design
and fabrication services for the manufacture of custom
Monolithic Gaskets. These gaskets are manufactured from
a single piece of a proprietary formulation fluoroelastomer.
They replace the typical Location/Definition Gasket set in a
glued-gasket stack-up.
Highly specialized Monolithic Gasket design Die-down BGA sample Die-down BGA sample after
on left, die-down BGA sample with two die on after decapsulation of rotation and decapsulation
right—prior to decapsulation of glob 1. glob 1. of glob 2.
An example of an etch result that can only be attained Another example of an etch result only
using the most sophisticated Monolithic Gasket designs. attainable using the most sophisticated
The end-user wanted to see only one die etch at a time in Monolithic Gasket designs. The end-user
this multi-chip module (MCM). wanted to see both die in the same etch
for this multi-chip module (MCM).
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JetEtch Pro Specifications
“A big part of my job is getting integrated circuits open and keeping them functional for failure analysis. The JetEtch
decapsulation system (and other models) from Nisene Technology Group has been instrumental in accomplishing this
goal for over 20 years. More recently, our goal of keeping functionality after the decapsulation process has become
difficult due to Intel’s cutting-edge IC technologies. Thanks to Nisene Technology Group’s Applications Support division,
the etch recipes they’ve developed makes this goal possible. Nisene Technology Group has a great team of people who
are very resourceful, and they’re very easy to work with. To the entire Nisene team, I just want to say thank you. You
guys are awesome. This is why you are the vendor of choice here at Intel.”
— Lori Santiago, Failure Analysis Division, Intel
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Comprehensive Support Services
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Contact Us
Corporate Headquarters
Nisene Technology Group
384 Pine Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
U.S.A.
Phone: 831-761-7980
Fax: 831-761-2992
www.nisene.com
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