Julie,
A quick EDS should be able to pint to the source. It appears the bond wires are 
missing, could this be what remains of the wires?

Bhanu

On 10/8/2015 12:21 PM, Julie Silk wrote:
> We had an intermittent failure on a part and after decap, there was a rope-like line that seemed to weave in and out of the circuitry.  I'm having Steve Gregory post a picture.  I'd like your thoughts on what is going on.  We're consulting with the supplier, but I'd like your input.

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Bhanu Sood

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