Services

Silica offers taping not only as an add-on to programming, but as a stand-alone service. Our equipment can handle a capacity of more than 30 million units per year, so we are well prepared to satisfy orders of just about any quantity. All materials and processes are in accordance with the EIA481 standard. Depending on the device type, we use fully automatic machines or manual tape machines.

Fine-pitch components are handled by pick and place systems with automatic optical measurement. Finally the covering film is heat-sealed in a precisely controlled process. To guarantee perfect quality full peel-force test documentation is available with every tape. Certificates of Conformance are available for all tape material used.

To ensure the highest quality standards we employ state of the art inspection systems to measure the lead integrity with the highest possible accuracy providing accurate information on the quality of the devices processed on these systems. The same lead inspection system is also used at Avnet Logistics for internal process qualification. Regular preventive maintenance ensures correct bonding and thus a maximum yield. Approximately 60% of all programmed devices are shipped on tape by Avnet Logistics.

Fast Turnaround Prototyping

Silica offers the capacity and flexibility to quickly turn ideas into products, whether it is a prototype, a small evaluation batch or a full production run. It is a major part of our customer-oriented philosophy to react quickly and be flexible to any demands. We have the equipment, the specialists and the expertise to supply ready-to-use components in the shortest possible time. We offer fast turnaround even for typically critical components such as EPROMs with long programming times. But even when we react quickly to demands, 100% quality and reliability is still guaranteed.

Dry Packaging & Baking