Bondjet BJ820 automatic wedge bonder, for round wire and deep access ribbon and wire bonding, is said to handle fine-pitch applications on a single platform, including RF and microwave devices, COB, MCM and hybrids, fiber optics and automotive – using aluminum or gold wire or ribbon. Reportedly has speeds up to 7 wires/sec. Axis repeatability of 1 μm at a balanced encoder resolution of 20 nm. A 12" x 16.1" work area can serve as two or more smaller stations. Capabilities include 12.5 to 85 μm diameter wire bonding; ribbon bonding from 6 x 35 μm to 25 x 250 μm; constant loop height and wire length; parallel loops within mixed reference system; auto teach for linear applications. Has a footprint of 720 x 1250 mm.

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