Optical Inspection Equipment

Optical Inspection Equipment is key equipment in the production and inspection of electronic components. It uses optical imaging and algorithm technology to perform non-contact, high-precision defect detection and quality control on products.

1. What is the ‌Technical Principle of ‌Optical Inspection Equipment?

‌Optical Imaging and Algorithm Analysis‌: Capture the surface image of the object to be tested through a high-resolution camera, combine multiple types of light sources (such as ring light, strip light, coaxial light) to highlight the detection features, and then use image processing algorithms to identify abnormalities such as size deviation, welding defects, and surface flaws.

‌Multi-spectral Detection‌: Some equipment uses multi-band light sources or spectral analysis technology to detect deep characteristics such as material composition and coating uniformity. ‌

2. What are the ‌Core Components of Optical Inspection Equipment?‌

‌Light Source System‌: Supports brightness and angle adjustment to meet the inspection needs of different materials (such as reflective/dark PCBs). For example, the AOI equipment of JEENOCE reduces interference by optimizing the light source.

‌High-precision Camera‌: Industrial-grade cameras provide micron-level resolution and can capture fine structures such as solder joints and pins.

‌Image processing system‌: Real-time analysis of image data, rapid location of defects (such as component offset, cold solder joints, scratches) , and classified alarms‌.

3. What is the Optical Inspection Equipment Used for?‌ ‌

‌PCBA/SMT production‌: Detect component position, solder joint quality, and circuit connectivity in the SMT and soldering stages to ensure yield‌.

‌Semiconductor manufacturing‌: Used for wafer surface defect detection, key dimension measurement (such as OCD technology), and film thickness analysis, supporting nanometer-level precision‌.

‌Finished product inspection‌: Automatically complete the dimensional compliance, appearance integrity, and functional screening of electronic components, replacing manual visual inspection‌.

4. What are the Advantages of Optical Inspection Equipment?‌‌

‌High efficiency and consistency‌: Fully automatic inspection speed far exceeds manual inspection, avoiding subjective errors, and suitable for large-scale production‌.

‌Non-destructive‌: Compared with electron beam inspection, optical inspection does not damage samples and is suitable for online real-time monitoring‌.

‌Multi-scenario adaptation‌: Through modular design (such as replacing light sources or lenses), it can be expanded to the inspection needs of different product lines‌.

5. What are the ‌Typical Types of Optical Inspection Equipment?‌ ‌

‌AOI (automatic optical inspection) equipment‌: dedicated to SMT/PCBA processes, such as the JEENOCE AOI with multi-light source coordination and high-speed image processing capabilities‌.

‌OCD (optical critical dimension) equipment‌: used for line width and morphology measurement in semiconductor manufacturing, combined with computational optics to improve accuracy‌.

‌One-button inspection equipment‌: integrated optical sensors and robotic arms to achieve full automation of inspection and sorting, suitable for standardized component production‌.

Optical inspection equipment continues to improve the quality control level of electronic components through technological innovation and has become an indispensable part of modern electronic manufacturing.

6. Optical Inspection Equipment FAQs

1) How to choose the right optical inspection equipment? ‌

The following factors need to be considered comprehensively:

‌Inspection Requirements‌: defect type (surface/internal), accuracy requirements (micrometer/nanometer level), throughput‌.

‌Compatibility‌: whether the equipment supports different wafer sizes, packaging forms, and new materials (such as compound semiconductors)‌.

‌Software Functions‌: data analysis capabilities (such as AI defect classification), and integration with the factory MES system‌.

2) ‌What are the advantages of optical inspection equipment over traditional manual inspection? ‌

‌Efficiency Improvement‌: automated scanning and analysis can quickly complete large-scale inspections and reduce manual operation time‌.

‌Accuracy Assurance‌: high-resolution imaging technology (such as microscopes and high-resolution cameras) can identify micron-level defects and avoid human visual errors‌.

‌Data Traceability‌: the inspection results are automatically reported and stored to facilitate process optimization and problem tracing‌.

3) ‌What challenges may optical inspection equipment encounter when inspecting electronic components? ‌

‌Complex Surface Interference‌: Surface reflections and multi-layer structures of components may affect the imaging quality, requiring adjustment of the light source or algorithm optimization‌.

‌Micro Defect Identification‌: Nano-scale defects (such as electrode microcracks) require higher-precision equipment (such as electron beam detection), and optical detection has resolution limitations‌.

‌Material Compatibility‌: Some new materials (such as transparent substrates and flexible circuits) require customized optical parameters or detection solutions‌.

4) How to better maintain optical inspection equipment? ‌

‌Optical Component Cleaning‌: Clean the lens and filter regularly to prevent dust or stains from affecting the imaging quality‌.

‌Calibration and Calibration‌: Periodically calibrate the light source intensity, focal length, and imaging system to ensure stable detection accuracy‌.

‌Software Update‌: Upgrade the algorithm library to support the identification of new defect types or optimize the detection logic‌.