In a message dated 01/10/2000 5:37:57 PM Central Standard Time,
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<<       Looking for some input/help on justifying stereo microscopes for
 inspection of SMT components/solder. We are building products with 0402 and
 <.010". Accordingly we have been looking at the Vision Engineering "Lynx"
 scope. It is great in my opinion, clear and functional for viewing. I need
 to know if there are any other "heads up" type microscopes, and if there
 are, who? Can someone help with the cost justification for the scopes? Any
 ideas or examples of studies?

 Any help would be appreciated! You may respond to me directly also.

 Carl Barnes
 Quality Analyst
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Hi Carl!

If you want to take a look at a very unique inspection system, go to:

http://www.ersa.de/ersaenglisch/ersascope/index.html

There's a couple of *.PDF documents there that will show you all the
capabilities of this system, including an article by Phil Zarrow.

I will say that this system is on the pricey side, but there isn't anything
else on the market that can do what this system does...the thing can look
beneath BGA's! Pretty slick!

-Steve Gregory-

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