TESCAN Large Volume Workflow

Combining FIB Milling and Laser Ablation for In-Depth Analysis

Efficiently Examine Millimeter-Scale Samples with the Synergy of Plasma FIB-SEM and Laser Ablation

Key Benefits of TESCAN Large Volume Workflow

Unmatched analytical capabilities

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Harness the power of TESCAN's industry-proven Plasma FIB-SEM and versatile micromachining laser system for a wide array of microstructural diagnostic techniques.

Sample preparation on a cubic mm scale

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Efficiently prepare large volume samples or deep cross sections, quickly and without Ga implantation.

Deep insights into challenging samples

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Access deeply buried ROIs quickly and effortlessly, even in non-conductive hard materials, with the accelerated material removal rates of our laser and Plasma FIB combination.

Artifact-free

results

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Obtain pristine cross sections for ultra-high-resolution imaging using a superior surface polishing technique for access to the finest details across the entire cross section.

Optimized

throughput

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Minimize both time-to-sample and cost-per-sample with technologies specifically designed for large volume material removal.

User-friendly interface and workflows

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Enhance productivity with our intuitive software, enabling seamless operation of both Plasma FIB-SEM and laser ablation systems.

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Accelerate mm-scale Semiconductor Failure Analysis with TESCAN Large Volume Workflow

4mm cut through 7 x Ø500 μm solder balls, accomplished in 20 minutes via laser ablation.

Take Advantage of Comprehensive Failure Analysis

Efficiently cross-section millimeter-scale package level samples (3D ICs, TSVs, solder balls, flip-chips, etc.) for in-depth failure analysis.

Microsample cut-out featuring solder bump, pad, and part of PCB for high-res micro CT analysis.

Prepare Samples for Advanced Applications

Prepare chunk samples for high-resolution micro-CT analysis, atom probe tomography, and tensile or compression testing.

0.5mm lamella chunk from IC-sample prepared by laser ablation, cleaned with CO2 snow jet.

Accommodate Free-Form Sample Geometry

Achieve micrometer-precision, free-form sample preparation for specific geometries: in-plane TEM investigations, H-bars for FIB cross-sectional analyses, or complex 3D-shaped samples.

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