Active Alignment Platform | Automated Test & Assembly

HIGHLIGHTS

Customize and grow your automated assembly & quality solutions to match the product lifecycle

Quickly deliver flawless camera & LiDAR modules, MEMS devices, die based sensors, LED and laser-based headlights and other high-end products with a supremely accurate standardized platform.

Improve product performance with 2D and 3D component alignment and positioning

Discover and build the right solution to best fit your manufacturing requirements

Increase your return on investment by reducing costs with a tried and true solution

Protect your Brand with Active Alignment

Achieve high throughput and high-precision manufacturing using today's state-of-the-art optics. Active alignment is the most dependable method for smart assembly, because it is a dynamic process. During active alignment, a system’s power is being manipulated while simultaneously measuring the output quality repeatedly.

This scalable platform adjusts to the current requirements of your application. Reuse and expand your manufacturing equipment from prototype to support. These options include:

Select the Right Assembly Solution

Entry Level

Use a manual or semi-automated to prototypes, pilot projects and more. Ideal for A/B/C-samples and low to medium volume.

Grow-as-you-Go

Move to medium or high volume production with a semi to fully-automated solution. Modular fixturing allows your equipment to be flexible from pilot projects to futureproof with a full production set up.

Full Production

Ready for high volume manufacturing of fully validated projects. Start here or upgrade existing equipment to partially or fully automate assembly.

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Validate your Product with Ease

Test processes	Description
Chip test & spectral measurement	Functional testing of sensor chip: Communication test (start-up, read, write, image read-out); Hot/cold/stuck pixels; Defective clusters; OETF; Color response testing; Uniformity testing; Dark signal testing
MTF / through-focus scan measurement	Capable of determining focal point & alignment parameters (6DOF) of assembled camera unit; Modulation Transfer Function measurement; Provide immediate process feedback for assembly & active alignment processes; Can be used in development and prototyping phases to verify processes (effects of curing, thermal cycling; vibration testing…)
Camera parameters & distortion measurement	Capable of determining distortion parameters of assembled camera unit; Capable of determining extrinsic / intrinsic camera parameters; Can be used in development and prototyping phases to verify processes (effects of curing, thermal cycling, vibration testing…)
Specialty measurements & custom modules	Contact us for specific testing requirements not covered by the above test processes

Once assembled, ensure your product is ready for distribution with a reliable test design. Take advantage of over 20 years of test and quality experience built into this flexible platform.

Select the platform appropriate for your application and upgrade or adjust as demand dictates.

Stand-Alone

Perfect for individual modules for manual or semi-automated test processes. With optional and flexible functionalities are perfect for entry-level applications.

Grow-as-you-Go

Increase automation for faster and better results. Modular fixturing allows the equipment to evolve with your product.

Full Production

Ready for high volume manufacturing with complete testing capabilities. Start here or upgrade existing equipment to partially or fully automate assembly.

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Specifications - Active Alignment Assembly Platform

	Entry-Level	Grow-as-you-Go	Full Production
Alignment degrees of freedom	up to 6 degrees of freedom
Linear alignment resolution X & Y (along sensor pixel rows & columns)	0.2 µm
Assembled product linear alignment accuracy X & Y ¹⁾ (along sensor pixel rows & columns)	< 4 µm @ Cpk 1.67
Linear alignment resolution Z (along optical axis)	0.1 µm
Assembled product linear alignment accuracy Z ¹⁾ (along optical axis)	< 1 µm @ Cpk 1.67
Pitch/yaw alignment resolution (rotation around X & Y)	0.6 arcsec
Assembled product pitch/yaw alignment accuracy ¹⁾ (rotation around X & Y)	< ±0.05° @ Cpk 1.67
Roll alignment resolution (rotation around Z)	1.2 arcsec
Assembled product roll alignment accuracy ¹⁾ (rotation around Z)	< ±0.05° @ Cpk 1.67
Product Field of View ¹⁾	chart: ≤75° FOV collimators: ≤180° FOV
Product effective focal length²⁾	1 - 12mm
Product interface²⁾	MIPI, GMSL, FPD Link, APIX, BroadR Reach, HDMI, USB, GigE, FireWire, CamLink
Product dimensions²⁾	lens diameter ≤ 40mm sensor board / housing ≤ 50 x 50 x 50mm
Cycle time / throughput (Units Per Hour)³⁾	30 seconds / 120 UPH	Single process: 15 seconds / 240 UPH Parallel processes: <10 seconds / >360 UPH	10 seconds / 360 UPH
Loading / unloading	Manual by operator: 1 product per cycle	Manual by operator: 1 product per cycle Optional robot loading from/to tray / magazine / conveyor	Fully automated: Robot loading from/to tray / magazine / conveyor
Included processes	Dispensing Active alignment	Dispensing Active alignment	Robot handling Chip test Dispensing Active alignment Integrated clean room ISO5
Optional processes	Chip test MTF / through-focus scan	Robot handling JEDEC tray loading Conveyor loading CO2 / N2 cleaning Atmospheric plasma Chip test MTF / through-focus scan Integrated clean room ISO5	JEDEC tray loading Conveyor loading CO2 / N2 cleaning Atmospheric plasma MTF / through-focus scan
External data interfaces	MES, OPC UA (TSN), TCP-IP, PLC connectors
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Specifications - Test Platform

	Stand-Alone	Grow-as-you-Go	Full Production Test Machine
Product interface¹⁾	MIPI, GMSL, FPD Link, APIX, BroadR Reach, HDMI, USB, GigE, FireWire, CamLink, …
Product dimensions¹⁾	lens diameter ≤ 40mm sensor board / housing ≤ 50 x 50 x 50mm
Cycle time / throughput (Units Per Hour)²⁾	Depending on performed test: 20 – 60 seconds / 180 - 60 UPH	Depending on tests & transport system: <10 - 60 seconds / >360 - 60 UPH	Depending on tests & transport system: ≥10 seconds / ≤360 UPH
Loading / unloading	Manual by operator: 1 product per cycle	Manual by operator: 1 product per cycle Optional robot loading from/to tray / magazine / conveyor	Fully automated: Robot loading from/to tray / magazine / conveyor
Test capabilities	One test process per stand-alone test cell	Multiple test processes per machine	Multiple test processes per machine
Options	HEPA air filtration Air extraction for use in cleanroom	Robot handling Tray loading Conveyor loading HEPA air filtration Air extraction for use in cleanroom	Tray loading Conveyor loading HEPA air filtration Air extraction for use in cleanroom
Internal transport system options	N/A	Linear axis: Serial processes Longest cycle time Dial table: Parallel processes Shorter cycle time Not flexible towards expansion Roller conveyor: Parallel processes Shorter cycle time Flexible towards expansion Direct drive track: Parallel processes Shortest cycle time Most flexible Allows batch size 1, adaptive machine	Dial table: Parallel processes shorter cycle time Not flexible towards expansion Roller conveyor: Parallel processes Shorter cycle time Flexible towards expansion Direct drive track: Parallel processes Shortest cycle time Most flexible Allows batch size 1, adaptive machine
External data interfaces	MES, OPC UA (TSN), TCP-IP, PLC connectors
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