[labnetwork] wirebonder for shared academic facility

[Shimon Eliav]

Hi Edmond,
For many years, here at Hebrew University we have two KS wire bonders (models 4526 and 4524). From our experience, they can only be operated by the staff. As others already said, it is difficult for students to learn this tool.
Recently we received a new bonder: a Westbond model 7476D. It is simpler to operate and "student resistent". Our idea is to retire our KS wedge bonder and replace it for the Westbond.
Regards,
Shimon

Dr. Shimon Eliav
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Unit for Nano Fabrication
Campus Givat Ram - Jerusalem - Israel
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Subject: [labnetwork] wirebonder for shared academic facility

We are looking to purchase a new wire bonder for our multi-user facility. We currently have one old K&S 4524AD ball bonder. However, it has been difficult to maintain as the tool is prone to be messed up by inexperienced users, whom we have encountered often in our lab.

We are seeking advice for a more user-friendly wire bonder, which can better tolerate some operator error without messing up the machine too badly.

Thank you in advance.

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Edmond Chow
Nick Holonyak, Jr. Micro and Nanotechnology Lab (HMNTL)
University of Illinois
Rm 2300, MC-249
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