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ConnX Elite

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The ConnX Elite is a high-speed automatic wire bonder from Kulicke & Soffa. The ConnX Elite achieves 3.0 μm accuracy at 3 sigma. The ConnX Elite supports a bondable area of 56 x 80 mm.[1][2]

ConnX Elite — Inventory photo
Fig. 01ConnX EliteInventory photo[3]

Power

50/60 Hz[3]

Vacuum

3.52 kg/sq cm[2]

Performance

3 µm (3 sigma)[2]

What it is

The Kulicke & Soffa ConnX Elite is a packaging and bonding tool.[4][2]

How it works

The ConnX ELITE Opto variant includes programmable look-ahead vision, a complete illumination system, and self-teach and recovery functions for bonding process control.[5][1]

Where it fits in the process flow

General reference — not yet source-verified

The ConnX Elite sits in the semiconductor back-end assembly flow, after die preparation and before final package completion.

Applications

The ConnX Elite family is used in packaging and bonding applications.[4][2]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical3

50/60 Hz[3]
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Power supply
200-240 VAC, -15% to 10%, Single Phase, 50/60 Hz, 2.6 KVA[2]2 sources
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Power
50/60 Hz[3]
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Vacuum & pumping1

Air pressure
3.52 kg/sq cm[2]2 sources
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Performance1

Placement accuracy
3 µm (3 sigma)[2]2 sources
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Dimensions & facilities5

Leadframe dimensions
300 x 92 mm[2]
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Magazine dimensions
305 x 98 x 178 mm[2]
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Minimum loop height
65 µm[2]
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Net weight
556 kg[2]
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Overall dimensions
Base Machine with MHS x 889 x 990 mm[2]
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Configuration & options10

Bondable area
56 x 80 mm[1]2 sources
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Bonding method
Wire Bonder[2]
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Bonding wire length
5 mm[2]
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Die pad downset
Up to 2.3 mm[2]
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Gold wire size
25.4 µm[2]
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Wire pitch
1.27 to 25 mm[2]
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Wire sway
25 µm[2]
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Air consumption
185 L/min[2]
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Type
high-speed automatic wire bonder[4]
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Category
Packaging & Bonding[4]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
ConnX ELITE Opto LA (Large Area)——Field Upgrade Path variantzaratech.biz[5]
ConnX ELITE Opto ELA (Extended Large Area)——Field Upgrade Path variantzaratech.biz[5]
ConnX ELITE Opto LA——Field Upgrade Path variantwaferpedia.com[4]
ConnX ELITE Opto ELA——Field Upgrade Path variantwaferpedia.com[4]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Configuration50/60 Hz[3]
  • Air pressure3.52 kg/sq cm[2]
  • Power supply200-240 VAC, -15% to 10%, Single Phase, 50/60 Hz, 2.6 KVA[2]
  • Power50/60 Hz[3]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the placement accuracy of the ConnX Elite?

The ConnX Elite achieves a placement accuracy of 3.0 µm at 3 sigma.[4][5][1]

What is the bondable area of the ConnX Elite?

The bondable area is 56 by 80 millimeters.[4][5][1]

What power supply is required for the ConnX Elite?

Power supply: 200-240 VAC, -15% to 10%, Single Phase, 50/60 Hz, 2.6 KVA.[4][2]

What bonding wire diameter does the ConnX Elite support?

Gold wire size is 254 micrometers.[4][2]

What is the minimum loop height of the ConnX Elite?

Minimum loop height is 65 micrometers.[4][2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the ConnX Elite are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the ConnX Elite are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the ConnX Elite are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the ConnX Elite are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the ConnX Elite is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the ConnX Elite are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]kns.com — kns.comkns.com
  2. [2]semiconductor.directory — semiconductor.directorysemiconductor.directory
  3. [3]Inventory photo
  4. [4]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  5. [5]zaratech.biz — zaratech.bizzaratech.biz
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