Wednesday, November 7, 2012

AAA Components Test Lab Report - 3C-2189-AA Controller

This report deals with an interesting case of an electronic component recently tested in the AAA Components Test Lab. The lot consisted of 10 pieces of p/n 3C-2189-AA and 3 pieces failed - can you pick them out?


TEST SUMMARY INFORMATION
Part #:                      3C-2189-AA
Manufacturer:         Galileo Technology (Marvel Technology Group)
Category/Sub:         Communication/Controller 
Package:                  24-pin PDIP
Lot Size:                   10 Pieces
Description:             Monolithic Communications Controller Chip


Figure 1. Three defects in this lot - which ones are they?




Tests Performed:
  • Visual Inspection
  • Marking Permanency
  • Surface Test
  • Electrical Test
  • X-Ray Test
  • XRF Test

Results:
The lot consists of two date codes: 8752 (three pieces) and 9707 (seven pieces). All parts passed visual inspection, marking permanency and surface tests, but the electrical test yielded 3 failures that were subsequently confirmed by X-Ray failure analysis. Two of the devices that failed electrical testing had a much smaller die size and different leadframe than the others, as well as a known good die. 

Figure 2.) Failed Part With Smaller Die and Different Leadframe, (Also, note difference in bond wire pattern with an acceptable device, in Figure 3, below.)


Figure 3.) X-Ray of Known Good Device


The other failed devices exhibited a different bond wire pattern than the rest - notice the crossed wires in the center on the right side of the die.
Firgure 4.) Non-functional Device with Crossed Bond Wires.



Conclusion
The failed electrical devices were analyzed using X-Ray technology which confirmed various inconsistencies with similar X-Rays of a Known Good Device. The substandard parts were quarantined pending proper disposal.


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