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Inspection Systems to Keep Pace with Increasing Printed Circuit Board Densities

With electronic devices using increasingly complex printed circuit boards (PCBs), there is a need for faster inspection throughput to verify all solder joints within a shortened manufacturing cycle. The introduction of newer packaging techniques such as chip scale packaging (CSP) has further necessitated technology upgrades in the inspection markets. To accommodate the needs of end users, vision and X-Ray inspection systems must have higher resolution to examine the finer-pitch components and cross-sectional imaging of double-sided boards. The short life of electronic goods makes it necessary to have a thorough inspection to maximize the output of the electronic devices.

This Frost & Sullivan research service examines the world vision and X-ray inspection systems in electronics manufacturing market and discusses the various market trends and opportunities in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific and the Rest-of-the-World region. The study provides drivers, restraints, and challenges that affect the market and presents forecasts and recommendations to overcome growth barriers.

Automated Optical Inspection Systems with Higher Resolution and Processing Speed Needed to Meet Enhanced End-User Requirements

With the launch of high-density boards with tiny components, there has been a consequent demand for automated optical inspection (AOI) systems with higher resolution for accuracy. Since the increasingly sophisticated end-use devices require rapid acquisition and procession of images, it is natural for inspection system companies to invest in the development of superior image processing software.

"Many semiconductor manufacturers consider high-resolution X-ray inspection systems an ideal solution for inspecting and analyzing the solder mass and hidden voids beneath the surface of a bump," notes the analyst of this research. "X-ray inspection systems that meet regulatory automated handling standards for 200m and 300m wafer capability are available."

Improved Uptake in the Semiconductor Industry Boosts Market Revenue

The recent boom in the semiconductor market was partly due to the increasing optimal usage levels obtained at fabrication plants in Asia. This trend has led to the growth of vision inspection systems that have applications in semiconductor manufacturing.

Since fabrication plants are expensive, cost-intensive large fabrication plants have to achieve high economies of scale to be profitable. "The growing importance of consumer markets has driven the high volume manufacturing strategy among inspection system companies," says the analyst. "This has, in turn, highlighted the focus on quality-related issues, propelling the sales of vision inspection systems in the semiconductor market."

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Executive Summary
  • Executive Summary

2 WORLD MACHINE VISION INSPECTION SYSTEMS MARKET

• Overview
  • Overview and Definitions
  • Market Engineering Measurements-Overview
  • Market Engineering Measurements - Sizing Analysis
  • Market Engineering Measurements- Structure Analysis
  • Challenges
  • Drivers
  • Restraints
• Forecast Trends and Revenue Analysis
  • Revenue Analysis & Forecasts
  • Demand Analysis
  • Revenue Forecasts- Applications In PCB Manufacturing
  • Revenue Forecasts- Applications In Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • End-User Analysis
  • Market And Technology Trends
• Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis
  • Competitive Structure
  • Market Share Analysis
• Geographic Analysis
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest-of-World

3 WORLD X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS MARKET

• Overview
  • Overview and Definitions
  • Market Engineering Measurements- Overview
  • Market Engineering Measurements-Sizing Analysis
  • Market Engineering Measurements- Structure Analysis
  • Challenges
  • Drivers
  • Restraints
• Forecasts Trends and Revenue Analysis
  • Revenue Forecasts
  • Demand Analysis
  • Revenue Forecasts- Applications in PCB Manufacturing
  • Revenue Forecasts- Applications in Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • End-User Analysis
  • Market and Technology Trends
• Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis
  • Competitive Structure
  • Market Share Analysis
• Frost & Sullivan Awards
  • Product Line Strategy Leadership Award
  • Business Development Strategy Leadership Award
• Geographic Analysis
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest-of-World

4 APPENDIX

• Decision Support Database
  • Handset Sales
  • Annual Telecom Investments
  • Manufacturing Establishments