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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction to industrial training

Internship session for students is to inform reader the main point of the

report and the introduction of the jobs that have been given. This industrial

training is important in syllabus of bachelor students of Politeknik Tuanku

Sultanah Bahiyah (PTSB). This program provided opportunity to all

students to expose the real working environment in order to improve their

knowledge and technical skill. It helps students able to adapt fastest into

the working environment in industry. For the Mechatonic Engineering

course, the total period of industrial training for this year is 20 weeks which

is within first Decembet 2014 until 17th April 2015.

This internship session, the place been chosen is at Knowles Electronic

(M) Sdn. Bhd located at Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang. The position given is

under Process Engineering Department. The person who guided

internship student and reported to is Cheng Kok Min (KM Cheng). KM

Cheng is a Senior Engineer for Process Engineering. The major task given

is more to analysis problems and how to overcome it.

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1.2 Objective of industrial training

The main purpose of industrial training was to provide guidance and new

experiences to students who will go through the challenges of the working

world later. Students should always comply the regulations set by the

polytechnic or the company to educate the students to become better

discipline and quality in the future.

1.2.1 Objectives of industrial training:

i. To exposure students to real industrial practice in Malaysia.

ii. To give students opportunity for students to obtain, expand

and practice knowledge and skills learned while studying.

iii. To increase self-awareness and student interest in the field

or field that are taken during in polytechnic.

iv. To build self-confidence and a good personality.

v. To create a network of relationship between polytechnic and

the company.

vi. Producing quality students and outstanding leadership

qualities.

vii. Planting work and practice rules and a good work ethic.

viii. Practice safety rules during industrial training.

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1.3 Objective of industrial training report

Industrial training report is for documenting the activities and the student

experience in training industry as well as evidence that a student has to

undergo practical training. A good report can be used in job interviews.

Hence, it can also be used as a reference for other students who will

undergo industrial training. Industrial training report is also to meet

requirements for the graduation in the semester that occupied the entire

duration during the training.

Besides, getting exposure in advance of the actual situation of the

working environment, the students are also able to understand more about

their areas of expertise. Through their industrial training report writing,

superiors can see and evaluate student abilities and focus fully on all the

knowledge that they had poured over the industrial training in their

companies.

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1.4 Importance of industrial training

Industrial training is an exercise in shaping the identity of the students to

be more exposed to the attributes of responsibility in executing a job and

adhere to all instructions given. Students can make the industrial training

experience as the valuable asset and can be used as an evidence when

looking or getting a job in future.

This exposure not only provide more time for students to gain knowledge

and experience in the workplace, or even hang out and get to know the

outside world closer as they supplied to related fields. The industrial

training should be implemented to ensure graduates ready to enter the job

market.

With the advent of industrial training, the students are able to broaden

the mind and be more open and mature in finding their own initiative to

solve a problem that may exist without seeking help from others.

Other responsibilities assigned by the students’ employer accountable to

the good name of their respective polytechnics present themselves as a

student dedicated student and quality in executing a job properly, quickly

and accurately.

Thus, industrial training indirectly build and transform the personality and

image of being a student with high confidence and efficient in meeting the

needs of the industry while improving the living standards of the local

community.

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CHAPTER 2

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

2.1 Introduction to KNOWLES ELECTRONICS

The purpose for this chapter is to show that reader will understand the

organizational structure of the company.

Figure 2.0 Knowles Electronic’s Logo

Knowles Electronic were founded by Hugh Knowles in 1946, Knowles

corporate headquarters is based in Itasca, USA with major manufacturing

and engineering operations in Suzhou China; Weifeng China; and Penang,

Malaysia and sales offices in Korea, Taiwan and UK.

Knowles has manufactured in Asia since 1974, with world class facilities

in china and Malaysia. Knowles build by former paremt through a series of

acquisition (included Knowles electronics, Vectron international, Novacap,

Syfer, Dielectric, Voltronics and Sound Solution). Knowles corporate is a

$350 million manufacturer of miniature acoustic products and it is supplies

of advanced micro acoustic, Micro Electrical Mechanical System (MEMS)

technology and human interface solution serving a variety application and

market. For example, Knowles has supplies wide range of products in the

markets for professional audio, consumer electronics, mobile

communications, and hearing health.

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Manufacturing facilities of Knowles corporate are used ISO -9001

certified, with some additionally facilities ISO -14001 or OSHAS -18001 in

order to ensure the cost effective on time delivery and meet the customer

needs.

In the addition, Knowles has over 60 years of acoustic expertise and it

has strengthened the competitive advantage in the market through

continuous technical support and enhancement of the management

performance with world class facilities.

The Dover Corporation, a multibillion dollar diversified global

manufacturer of innovative equipment and components, specialty system

and support services had acquire Knowles in 2005. Finally, Knowles

electronic has spinning off from Dover and establish as an individual part

in year 2014. Now, Knowles have successfully developing at various

countries, such as Denmark, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, China,

Korea, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. The branches varies from

customer support services, manufacturing services, consulting services,

quality analysis labs, research and development labs and more. Below are

the overall maps of the Knowles electronic company.

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Figure 2.1 Knowles Electronic’s location

2.2 KNOWLES ELECTRONICS Milestone

Figure 2.2 Knowles Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. Penang

2014 – Knowles Corporation established as an independent, publicly-

traded company.

2014 – Ships two millionth MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)

microphone for the hearing health industry.

2014 – Developed the world’s first digital microphone supporting ultrasonic

bandwidth.

2014 – Developed digital multi-mode, low power MEMS microphone

enabling ‘Always On’ technology.

2013 – Ships five billionth SiSonic TM MEMS (Micro-electrical-mechanical

system) microphone.

2013 – Launches the most powerful high power micro speaker, Cobra TM ,

in its size category.

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2012 – Ships three billionth SiSonic TM MEMS microphone.

2012 – Enables the smallest possible acoustic design in portable devices

with N’BassTM.

2012 – Knowles KJ-33000 MEMs Joystick Named Product of the Year by

Electronic Products Magazine.

2011 – Ships two billionth Sisonic TM MEMs microphone.

2011 – Knowles acquires Sound Solutions.

2011 – Introduces virtual technology N’Bass™ for sound enhancement.

2007 – Develops world’s smallest rectangular dynamic speaker.

2007 – Introduces balanced armature technology for premium earphones.

2006 – Offers third-generation digital SiSonic™ microphones.

2005 – Dover Corporation acquires Knowles.

2005 – Introduces world’s first rectangular dynamic speaker.

2003 – Launches second-generation SiSonic™ for breakthrough cell

phone designs.

2002 – Develops world’s smallest dynamic speaker design.

2002 – Introduces first silicon surface mount microphone, the SiSonic™

series.

2001 – Launches complementary metal oxide semiconductor/MEMs

technology platform.

2000 – Expands high-volume global production facilities.

1999 – Knowles family sells Knowles to investors.

1998 – Develops condenser technology platform that yields world's

smallest electrolet condenser microphone.

1996 – Establishes micro electro-mechanical controls.

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1994 – Introduces acoustic devices for global electronic business.

1994 – Presents world's flattest dynamic speaker design for cell phones.

1991 – Introduces first improved electrolet magnetic microphone.

1990 – Makes strategic decision with Sound Solutions to focus entirely on

telecom market.

1989 – Opens Hugh Knowles Center for Hearing Research at

Northwestern University.

1987 – Introduces Class-D amplified receivers.

1982 – Launches first ultra-high power miniature receiver.

1980 – Focuses Sound Solutions on small speakers for cassette

recorders, Dictaphones and telecom applications.

1974 – Opens first Knowles Asian manufacturing center.

1971 – Introduces first subminiature electret condenser microphone.

1956 – Sound Solutions starts manufacturing dynamic speakers for TV

sets.

1954 – Develops first miniature microphone and receiver for hearing aids.

1947 – Introduces first transistor-based miniature microphone.

1946 – Knowles founded by Hugh Knowles.

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2.3 KNOWLES ELECTRONICS Activities

2.3.1 Main Products

Knowles provides component and system solutions for all types of

BTE hearing instruments from Super BTE to Miniature BTE. With

their range of products, they can advise on the configuration of

microphones for improved directionality to allow for the most

enhanced end user experience possible.

Figure 2.3 Behind the ear (BTE) hearing instrument

Super Power BTE Hearing Instruments:

i. Assist people with profound hearing loss

ii. Sound pressure level (SPL) output typically over 135dB,

requiring a powerful receiver

iii. Directional microphones or multiple microphone pairs or triplets

recommended for improved directionality for the user

Power BTE Hearing Instruments:

i. Assist people with moderate to severe hearing losses, needing

up to 70dB of acoustic gain

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ii. Sound pressure level (SPL) output typically between 125dB and

130dB

Mini BTE Hearing Instruments:

i. Assist people with mild to moderate hearing losses

ii. Sound pressure level (SPL) output typically between 120dB and

125dB

iii. Cosmetically appearing to the patient

Knowles extensive experience in the development of many of the

Open Canal hearing instruments make them uniquely qualified to

work together with customer to design and develop state-of-the-art

products.

Figure 2.4 In the ear (ITE) hearing instrument

Full-shell ITE Hearing Instruments:

i. Assist people with moderate to severe hearing losses

ii. Visible to the eye, but less conspicuous than BTE instruments

iii. Largest and loudest of custom product range

iv. Delivers 120dB SPL to 125dB SPL output or more

v. Design options available for both power and small size

Half-shell ITE Hearing Instruments:

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i. Assist people with mild to moderate hearing losses

ii. Smaller than full-shell ITE instruments and less conspicuous

iii. Delivers 110dB SPL to 15dB SPL output, occasionally exceeds

120dB

iv. Enhanced directionality improves end user experience

v. Design options for smaller size, high output receivers

Radio hand phone and Portable Data Terminals typically have a

wide range of requirements which are very demanding. Knowles

Electronics’ products are optimized to address and withstand water,

extreme temperatures, shock and vibration. Knowles’ component

solution is ideally designed for these rugged applications and

environments.

Figure 2.5 Handphone

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Knowles offers reliable and advanced audio metric instrumentation

for medical and industrial applications, including miniature

implantable devices. These are known as micro-acoustic

components.

Figure 2.6 Instrumentation

Knowles’s sensors offer a wide range of applications including flow

measurements, vibration testing, failure detection such as bearings

and motors, motion detection and positioning location. Knowles has

a variety of solutions, including ultrasonic sensor components, to fit

these applications. Knowles also offer sensors for security

applications, specifically, glass break detection, movement

detection, vibration and noise.

Figure 2.7 Sensors

Knowles is dedicated to the preservation and improvement of our

global environment. To help achieve this, Knowles has established

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a Green Materials Policy. The products Knowles offers are in

compliance with the EV RoHS/WEEE regulations. Additionally,

many products will be compliant to the Knowles Green Materials

Standard. This standard is based on the list of substances

identified in the JIG-101 Standard which is endorsed by the EIA, the

JEDEC and the JGPSSI associations as well as the Sony Standard

SS-00259.

Figure 2.8 Green Initiative

To meet this requirement, Knowles reviews supplier data for all

purchased materials to ensure compliance to applicable standards

and performs analytical testing when deemed necessary.

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2.3.2 Types of product

The products manufactured are acoustics transducer (hearing aid).

Moreover, Knowles products serve a variety of end market, notably,

consumer mobile devices, medical technology, aerospace and

defense and telecom, and can generally be divided into two

categories: acoustic component and specialty component. The

acoustic component included analog and digital microphones,

MEMS microphones, surface mounted device microphones,

receivers, speakers, speaker modules, multi-functional devices,

ultrasonic sensors and integrated audio sub –system.

On the other hand, the specialty components included

transducers, oscillators, capacitors and filters. Figure 2.9 Indicated

example some of the types of products.

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Figure 2.9 Types of product

2.3.3 Types of service

Knowles corporate provide service to customer in order enable

customer save they time and reduce manufacturing costs to

efficient delivery to the marketplace. They engage in the design and

manufacture of innovative products and component. Knowles tested

all the products if customers have special qualification test and they

are control the product from the preliminary design concept

manufacturing and final inspection.

The service offering by Knowles are including subassembly

development, testing and component integration, Zero defect value-

added manufacturing, Connector and interface design and

development, Ultrasonic welding, Epoxy selection and optimization

for materials and compatibility with transducers, Discrete

electromechanical component design and manufacturing and

Miniature switches, potentiometers, toggles and telecoils.

2.3.4 Local market/export

The customers of Knowles electronic company includes some of the

world's top importers, exporters, freight forwarders, logistics

companies, manufacturers, investment banks, financial analysts,

intellectual property attorneys, and other more. The current markets

for Knowles corporate are China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, United

Kingdom, and United States.

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2.3.5 Process flow

Figure 2.10 Process flow of product

Figure 2.10 indicated the process of product. The general

production process for manufacture products are including the

microphone assembly process and final test process. The

microphone assembly including the series of station of process,

such as die bond IC, die bond MEMS, wire bond, dispense solder,

encapsulation and other processes.

After the final product produce from the assembly, Knowles will

carry out the final test process to test the entire product to ensure

the product beyond quality. If the products fail the final test process,

the products will be rejected by inspector. Then, the quality products

only enter the process of packing and place in the store. Finally, the

product is shipping out the products to the buyers.

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2.4 KNOWLES ELECTRONICS Vision and Mission

The vision is The Premier Acoustics Manufacturing Centre. To achieve

vision of company, Knowles have the mission which to take pride in

providing best-in-class manufacturing services that creates increasing

value for our customers and shareholders.

The mission of company is aim to achieve the most cost-efficient,

market-leading technologies. Thus, the dynamic research require to fast

product development cycles, and high-volume, scalable manufacturing

help us to meet customer needs.

Knowles Electronics Malaysia using the excellent employees and

innovative technologies by holding the value of customer always comes

first, people are our greatest asset, integrity is never compromised,

teamwork is the key to success and excellence is never ending pursuit.

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2.5 Organization Chart

2.5.1 KNOWLES ELECTRONICS Organization Chart

Figure 2.11 Knowles Electronic Organisation Chart

Figure 2.11 indicated Knowles Electronic organization chart. Knowles

Electronic Sdn. Bhd. is leading by Managing Director, General Manager,

Director and Manager. Knowles Electronic consist into three groups, it is

KEM 1, KEM 2, and KEM 3. Regional quality director, Sr. SCM manager,

Operator director and engineering director are reporting to KEM 1‘s

manager. Other than that, other department such as IT Manager, Business

Development, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Director, Global Order

Fulfillment Director, HR Director, Finance Director and Senior Regional

Area Manager are directing report to VP.

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2.5.2 KEM3 Process Engineering Organization Chart

Figure 2.12 KEM3 Process Engineering Operation Organisation

Figure 2.12 Indicated the KEM 3 Process Enginreering organization chart.

KEM 3 is leading by Senior Process Engineering Manager and the

department of Die Bond, Wire Bond, Assembly, Solder, Encap, 3 in 1

process, SMT and Reflow are under Senior Process Engineering

Manager.

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CHAPTER 3

SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

5.1 Introduction

This chapter is a summary of the overall activities carried out weekly

during industrial training. Based on the activities performed as written in

the book of reflection journal will briefly described in chapter covers the

tasks assigned by the supervisor. Each activity or task progress will be

recorded in the book of daily reports. Therefore, this section will explain

briefly the activities and tasks performed during my industrial training in

one semester of twenty weeks. All activities will be explained from week to

week so can conclude the work that has been done in a week set aside to

facilitate the review process. Day work week is not necessarily the same

every week because there are public holidays and public holidays

announced by the company.

In industrial training, I have been exposed to many new things. They

practice what they have learned at the university, I have also been

exposed to the rules and ethics of the company and it should be practiced

whenever I was in the company where my industrial training. When

undergoing industrial training in this company, I was placed in a more

mechanical maintenance division to work repairing and maintenance of

machinery in the factory. Each assigned task has been scheduled by

maintenance engineers to facilitate subsequent maintenance tasks on

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every Friday factories doing work (prevention maintenance) it means

making inspection and maintenance of machinery equipment regularly set.

In industrial training, I have given time for 8 hours and 30 minutes a day,

starting from 08:00 am - 5:30 pm daily from Monday - Friday. Here is a

weekly summary when I undergo industrial training for 20 weeks.

5.2 Summary of activities industrial training

WEEKS ACTIVITY PICTURES


1&2
 Introduction to company – Company profile -

Knowles Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Thermome
 Get introduce to Supervisor – KM Cheng, ter

Process Engineer

 Going to production line – get explained

about the process flow syringe

 Learned how to get the pressure and speed

of the machine. Machine’s pressure and

speed will give results in solder weight. The

results will shows the percentage solder Solder

used. The differences between speed and

pressure will affect the solder weight which

become heavy or light.


Jig

 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering


Tweezer
process whereas the thickness or weight of

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solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow). High


power
scope
 Tear down process – monitoring the surface

inside the product. The splash could may the

function wouldn’t give a good performance

while used. The solder splash located around the


Solder
PCB that may touch the center surface. splash

 Inspection of solder splash on units using

high power scope.

 Update report and slide for every week


3&4
 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering

process whereas the thickness or weight of Thermome


ter
solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

syringe
 Tear down process – monitoring the surface

inside the product. The splash could may the

function wouldn’t give a good performance

while used. The solder splash located around the

PCB that may touch the center surface. Solder

 Inspection of solder splash on units using

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high power scope.

 Update report and slide for every week Jig

Tweezer

High
power
scope

 Take parameter measurement using high

power scope
Solder
splash
 Help supervisor collected data (solder

weight monitoring for several board) using

sensitive weighting tool

Weighting
tool

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5&6
 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering

process whereas the thickness or weight of Thermome


ter
solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

syringe
 Tear down process – monitoring the surface

inside the product. The splash could may the

function wouldn’t give a good performance

while used. The solder splash located around the

PCB that may touch the center surface. Solder

 Inspection of solder splash on units using

high power scope.


Jig
 Update report and slide for every week

Tweezer

High
power
scope

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 Bubble rate inspection – inspect whether the was

bubble inside solder or not.

Solder
 Explore minitab tool splash

 Key in collected data of syringe temperature into

excel
Bubble
rate
inspection
7&8
 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering

process whereas the thickness or weight of Thermome


ter
solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

syringe
 Tear down process – monitoring the surface

inside the product. The splash could may the

function wouldn’t give a good performance

while used. The solder splash located around the

PCB that may touch the center surface. Solder

 Inspection of solder splash on units using

high power scope.


Jig
 Update report and slide for every week

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Tweezer

High
power
scope

 Key in collected data of syringe temperature into


Solder
excel
splash

 Help supervisor with solder evaluation( solder

weight monitoring)

Weighting
tool
9 & 10
 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering

process whereas the thickness or weight of Thermome


ter
solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

syringe
 Tear down process – monitoring the surface

inside the product. The splash could may the

function wouldn’t give a good performance

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while used. The solder splash located around the

PCB that may touch the center surface.

 Inspection of solder splash on units using


Solder
high power scope.

 Update report and slide for every week

Jig

Tweezer

High
power
scope

 Run solder dispense machine

 Measure weight of board before and after

dispense using weighting tool Solder


splash

 Measurement-Measure solder height and

diameter using high power scope.

 Do multimeter plotting to check electrical

resistance on unit.
Weighting
tool

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Solder
dispense
machine

Multimeter

11 & 12
 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering

process whereas the thickness or weight of Thermome


ter
solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

syringe
 Tear down process – monitoring the surface

inside the product. The splash could may the

function wouldn’t give a good performance

while used. The solder splash located around the

PCB that may touch the center surface. Solder

 Inspection of solder splash on units using

high power scope.


Jig
 Update report and slide for every week

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 Key in collected data of syringe temperature into

excel
Tweezer

High
power
scope

 Run solder dispense machine

 Solder weight monitoring--Measure weight of Solder


splash
board before and after dispense using weighting

tool.

 Measurement-Measure solder height and

diameter using high power scope.

 Do multimeter plotting to check electrical Weighting


tool
resistance on unit.

Solder
dispense
machine

Multimeter

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13 & 14
 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering

process whereas the thickness or weight of Thermome


ter
solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

syringe
 Tear down process – monitoring the surface

inside the product. The splash could may the

function wouldn’t give a good performance

while used. The solder splash located around the

PCB that may touch the center surface. Solder

 Run solder dispense evaluation on shining solder

that occur in unit.


Jig
 Do multimeter plotting to identify electrical

resistance of good unit, fail unit and dummy unit.

Tweezer

Solder
dispense
machine

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 Measurement-Measure solder height and

diameter using high power scope.


Multimeter

 Update report and slide for every week

15 & 16
 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering

process whereas the thickness or weight of Thermome


ter
solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

syringe
 Do multimeter plotting to identify electrical

resistance of good unit, fail unit and dummy unit.

 Tear down process – monitoring the surface

inside the product. The splash could may the


Solder
function wouldn’t give a good performance

while used. The solder splash located around the

PCB that may touch the center surface. Multimeter

 Pad arrangement identification

 Data entry Jig

 Update report and slide for every week

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Tweezer
17 & 18
 Measure the syringe temperature - The

temperature related with the soldering

process whereas the thickness or weight of Thermome


ter
solder may help in used of the product. For

example, the more high temperature, the

more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

syringe
 Do multimeter plotting to identify electrical

resistance of good unit, fail unit and dummy unit.

 Run solder dispense evaluation.

 Solder weight monitoring--Measure weight of Solder

board before and after dispense using weighting

tool.
Multimeter

Weighting
tool

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 Perform KGM test for several job to find certain

failures units.
Solder
dispense
 Update report and slide for every week
machine

KGM
tester

19 & 20
 Perform KGM test for several job to find certain

failures units.
KGM
tester
 Do multimeter plotting after KGM test to

identify electrical resistance of good unit, fail

unit and dummy unit. Multimeter

 Run 12 board in dispense solder machine and

AOI maccine.

 Measure the syringe temperature - The Solder


dispense
temperature related with the soldering machine
process whereas the thickness or weight of

solder may help in used of the product. For


AOI
example, the more high temperature, the machine
more fast the soldering process (liquid flow).

 Update report and slide for every week


Thermome
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ter

syringe

Solder

CHAPTER 4

REFLOW PROCESS

9.1 Introduction

Reflow process is a process to melt the solder and heat the adjoining

surfaces, without overheating and damaging the electrical components. In

the conventional reflow soldering process, there are usually four stages,

called “zones”, which are preheat, thermal soak, reflow and cooling.

9.2 Specifications / type of equipment used

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The equipment used is :

i. Reflow machine

4.2.1 PYRAMAX 100N reflow oven

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4.2.2 Reflow oven

4.3 Procedure for the use of equipment

i. Put the PCB board on the reflow jig in the correct position.

ii. Make sure the board is inserted in the right direction.

iii. Make sure the correct profiled is used for each different model.

iv. Enter the board and wait for 15-17 minutes.

v. Cool down the board and do the inspection.

9.4 Working process

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4.4.1 Type of working process

9.4.1 Preheat zone

Maximum slope is a temperature or time relationship that measures

how fast the temperature on the printed circuit board changes. The

preheat zone is often the lengthiest of the zones and often

establishes the ramp-rate. The ramp-rate is usually somewhere

between 1.0 oC and 3.0 oCper second, often falling between 2.0 oC

and 3.0 oC per second. If the rate exceeds the maximum slope,

damage to components from cracking can occur. Solder paste can

also have spattering effect. The preheat section is where the

solvent in the paste begins to evaporate and if the rise rate or

temperature level is too low, evaporation of flux volatiles is

incomplete.

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9.4.2 Thermal soak zone

The second section is typically a 60 to 120 second exposure for

removal of solder paste volatiles and activation of the fluxes where

the flux components begin oxidereduction on component leads and

pads. Similarly, fluxes may not fully activate if the temperature is

too low. A soak profile is also recommended to diminish voiding in

area array type packages.

9.4.3 Reflow zone

The third section is also referred as the “time above reflow “ and is

the part of the process where the maximum temperature is reached.

“Time above reflow”, measures how long the solder is a liquid. An

important consideration is peak temperature, which is the maximum

allowable temperature of the entire process. Common peak

temperature is 20-40 oC and this limit is determined by the

component on the assembly with the lowest tolerance for high

temperature. It is important to monitor the process temperature to

keep it from exceeding this limit (a standard guideline is to subtract

5 oC from the maximum temperature). Additionally, high

temperature may cause damage to the internal dies of SMT

components. Conversely, a temperature that is not hot enough may

prevent the paste from reflow adequately.

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9.4.4 Cooling zone

The last zone is a cooling zone to gradually cool the processed

board and solidify the solder joints. Typical temperatures in the

cooling zone range from 30 – 100oC. A fast cooling rate is chosen

to create a fine grain structure that is most mechanically sound.

Unlike the maximum ramp-up rate, the ramp-down rate is often

ignored. It may be that the ramp rate is less critical above certain

temperatures, however, the maximum allowable slope for any

component should apply whether the component is heating up or

cooling down. A cooling rate of 4 oC/s is commonly suggested. It is

a parameter to consider when analysing process result.

4.4.4.1 Pin transport system with mesh conveyor underneath


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The board transport system may use either a conveyor belt or, more

usually with larger ovens, some of edge conveyor system, often with a

mesh belt underneath to catch dropped boards and components. A chain

conveyor, for example, has pins protruding from the sides of the chain to

provides an edge support that carries the board through the reflow system

without touching the belt. This allows double-sided PCBs to be processed

without disturbing the bottom-side components.

Proper design of the edge conveyor system is critical, as typically only

4 mm is in contact with the bottom-side edges of the product. If the

conveyor has lateral warpage of greater than this amount, the product will

fall into the oven.

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CHAPTER 5

SYRINGE MEASUREMENT

5.1 Introduction

To monitor syringe temperature of different level and different pressure.

Frequency of this monitoring is two times every day for three weeks at all 3

in 1 machines (10 machines).

5.2 Specifications / type of equipment used

The equipment used is :

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5.2.1 Infrared thermometer

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5.2.2 Empty syringe

5.3 Procedure for the use of equipment

i. Point the laser thermometer at three points which is above piston, ½

inch below piston and 1 inch above syringe tip.

ii. Use the empty syringe to measure the solder level (put the empty

syringe besides syringe).

iii. Do not point the laser at metal to avoid error measurement.

iv. Explanation are given from trainer how to measure the solder.

v. Take the speed and pressure reading at machine’s monitor.

5.4 Working process

i. Measurement taken must be the 2nd board and above after the machine

is idle for more than five minutes.

ii. Measure when machine is running to avoid error in measurement.

iii. Keep track of the solder when it reaches level 1 to level 8.

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iv. Measure the solder then followed by speed and pressure.

v. Measure at three points, above piston, ½ inch below piston and 1 inch

above syringe tip.

vi. Measure for the right and left side.

5.4.1 Above piston

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5.4.2 ½ inch below piston

5.4.3 1 inch above syringe tip

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Is the laser pointer of the infrared thermometer.

CHAPTER 6

3 IN 1 MACHINE FOR METAL CAN PRODUCT

11.1 Introduction

Differences in solder weight is due to below few factors :

i. High writing speed

ii. Low squeeze pressure

iii. Difference solder viscosity

iv. CDA controller pressure calibration

11.2 Specifications / type of equipment used

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4 5

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6.2.1 AD838L 3 IN 1 Machine

Machine Parts
1. Input elevator loading table
2. Left epoxy controller
3. Right epoxy controller
4. Monitor
5. Output elevator loading table
6. Mouse controller
7. Keyboard
8. EMO

6.3 Procedure for the use of equipment

6.3.1 Machine loading

All metal can board direction. Board two holes and undercut

towards left side.

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Figure 6.3.1.1

6.3.2 Machine operation

Dispenser operation :

i. Select AVI depend model name on travel

ii. Loading a program depend AVI

Click “setup” button

Click “Package file”

Choose program as AVI indicates and click “Load package”

iii. Put magazine on the Input elevator, ensure PCB in bottom area

of magazine.

iv. Choose solder based on traveller information.

Install solder, needle and dispense tool on machine.

v. Dispense location optic alignment

First performed left epoxy optic alignment. Access to set

up – Process set up – Left epoxy dispenser – Optic

alignment.

Performed right epoxy optic alignment. Method same as

Left epoxy optic alignment.

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vi. Learn Z for dispense solder. Access to set up – Process set up

– Left epoxy dispenser – Pos.

vii. Back to main table and confirm that Output elevator buttons

highlight behind should be “Off” model.

viii. Minimum run three column per dispenser head on dummy

board, 100 % inspection under minimum 10x microscope,

complete dispenser set-up when 100 % accept according

QAP720 (Quality Assurance Procedures).

6.4 Working process

6.4.1 Bonding operation

i. Choose can base on traveller information and install them in machine.

ii. PR image confirm

Wafer PR, confirm that hole location on top if can have hole.

Up-look PR, confirm that hole location on top if can have hole.

Post bond PR, confirm that image created without solder and position

in centre of guard ring.

iii. Can position confirm

Stick double-face pastern on dummy board, do not cover the centre

of the PCB.

Select “SET BONDING MAP” bottom, access to “Bonding Map Setup

Page”, setting to “ON” condition for “Customer Bonding” and “Bonding

Map” bottom.

Select left three column and right three column to enable, then run

the machine.

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100% inspection under minimum 10x microscope, no rotation, ring is

clearly at round of can.

Confirm below bottom is “ON” condition, then can normal running.

6.4.1.1

6.4.2 Inspection procedure

i. 100% inspection dispense solder status as QAP720 required.

ii. Inspect P&P can status as QAP720 (Quality Assurance

Procedures) required.

iii. Detect mark method status as WI1308 required.

6.4.3 Needle and dispense adaptor change status

i. Needle and dispensing adaptor must be changed after machine

idle 6 hours.

ii. Needle and dispensing adaptor must be changed

at the beginning of a shift.

iii. Needle and dispensing adaptor must be changed after solder

change.

iv. Needle and dispensing adaptor must be changed

after needle clog.

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v. Dispensing adaptor must be changed after needle

removal by operator.

vi. Operator need use dummy board, run all boards

after needle change / dispensing adaptor change /

program change. Run normal product after inspect

no any defective units.

6.4.4 Solder

i. The solder shall be vertical placed at refrigerator

and solder thawed state. Storage temperature are

different depends on supplier products.

ii. Operator shall take no any air bubble solder.

6.4.5 Change line

i. Based on AVI and traveller decide whether need change solder.

ii. Collect rest can in bowl and pack them in the bag

marked with P/N. Scrap the can on the guide.

iii. Collect can in bowl.

Open valve in the bowl.

Click “Bowl” to vibrate the can into collect box.

Pack the can in.

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6.4.5.1 Metal can track

6.4.6 Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR) job disposition

i. Based on NCMR rules defined, issue NCMR hold relevant job

and ask technician to check the machine.

ii. Once needle clog / needle broken / needle scratch PCB or find

air bubble in solder, stop machine immediately. Check

dispense solder status and do action as OCAP-Sisonic-14,

needle clog disposition.

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CHAPTER 7

SISONIC PROCESS FLOW

7.1 INTRODUCTION

Sisonic process flow is a method of microphone unit according to a

predetermined sequence. This is to align the quality of products produced.

Sisonic microphone is in batch process, a batch of ten PCB board and one

board contains 600+ microphone before dicing.

There are 16 steps to complete this process :

Top side Bottom side

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i. FR4 Strip Attach

Assemble FR4 wall to base to make supporting for board clamping in

downstream Assembly Process.

Before After

ii. Plasma Clean

Plasma clean the wire bond PCB pad to remove any possible

contamination that could affect wire bond.

Before After

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iii. Die Bond

Die mount IC, MEMS. Place and attach the IC and MEMS onto the PCB.

Before After

iv. Curing

Curing, speed up DB IC / MEMS epoxy solidifying.

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Oven

v. Wire Bond

Attach and bond the wires from MEMS to IC and to PCB pad per the wire

bond layout in the spec.

Wire bond process Before After

vi. Encapsulate

Dispensing the black epoxy to cover the IC

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Encapsulation process Before After

vii. Curing

Curing, speed up encapsulation epoxy solidifying

Oven

viii. Dispense solder

Dispensing the solder to cover metal ground ring

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Solder dispense process Before After

ix. Pick-n-place can

Pick and place metal can on the solder ring

Pick & place machine Before After

x. Reflow solder

Reflow the metal can and solder

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Reflow machine Before After

xi. Laser mark

Laser Mark the job number on metal can for identification

Laser mark machine Before After

xii. Mount on tape

Mount the tape on the PCB to secure the units during the dicing process

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Tape mount process Before After

xiii. Dice

Dice the board to single unit

Dicing machine Before After

xiv. UV Cure

To apply UV on the UV tape to reduce the stickinessso to release the

unit from the UV tape.

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UV cure process Before After

xv. Final test

Every microphone is 100% electrical and acoustic tested.

Final test process Before After

xvi. Tape-n-reel

Standard reel packing

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Tape-n-reel machine Before After

xvii. Warehouse

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CHAPTER 8

CONCLUSION

8.1 Conclusion

Working with Knowles Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. is one of opportunity to learned

new knowledge in electronic. Knowles also mostly absorb training student

(internship) to grab opportunity to become permanent worker there. With a high

performance and good attitude, Knowles can give opportunity.

For a four and half months training period, a new knowledge were exposed. For

example, even from mechatronic course, student also can learn the system in the

production where the function of each machines and how it is work. To gain the

knowledge, an initiative attitude is applied. With an initiative to asked operator,

technician and engineer, new things were gain. With helping from other engineer

also can help in working. Getting information, collecting data and analysis the

data is one of routine task since internship period started. With own effort,

supervisor give a task and need to be handled. To do the task, communication

skills need to have. A good communication between workers (engineer, operator

and technician) needs to be applied. In this company, mostly they used English as

communication language. It is good in used because it will make other workers

understand and ease to working in group.

As mention above, new knowledge’s was gain. Therefore, new environments

were adapted. This is shows that from manufacturing course transferred to

electronic company make it differences changes in environment. But, the system

applied still the same. The Knowles Company also applied Lean manufacturing

system.

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CHAPTER 9

COMMENT AND SUGGESTION

9.1 Suggestion

After lecturer visited, a recommendation was made which is internship students

need to extend internship period at least six months. It is because for that period,

more tasks can be given and can study more about machines. For the tasks

given, it is success made student understood about the works. Even not fully

enough the whole process was understood, but at least tasks given is success

finished.

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REFERENCE

Resources Website

1. www.knowles.com
2. Knowles Intranet
3. Kem3 filesharing

Resources Human

1. Chneg Kok Min , Senior Engineer

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APPENDIX

10.1 AD838L

10.2 Asymtek With Dual-Lane Dispenser

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10.3 Encap Machine

10.4 Laser Engraving Machine

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10.5 Pick & Place Machine

10.6 Reflow Machine

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10.7 Cartridge

10.8 DJ9500

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10.9 Microphone

10.10 Gas Recirculation Within A Heated Zone

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10.11 Gold Wire

10.12 Tweeezers

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10.13 Syringe

10.14 Wafer-level Package for MEMS ICs

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10.15 Infrared Thermometer

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10.17 Metal Can Track

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