Launch of the LUMINEX Laser Mini/Micro LED Chip Transfer System
At SEMICON Taiwan 2023, leading global wire bonding equipment provider Kulicke & Soffa (K&S) introduced their latest innovation, the LUMINEX Laser Mini/Micro LED Chip Transfer System. This new system is designed specifically to enhance the precision and capacity of transferring Mini/Micro LED chips using advanced laser technology.
Future Prospects for Mini/Micro LED Technology
When discussing the future of MiniLED and Micro LED technology, K&S Executive Vice President Zhang Zanbin noted, “The development of the MiniLED industry has slowed somewhat recently. This is not due to a lack of demand, but rather because the rapid advancements of the past two years have placed the industry in a period of integration. However, OLED will eventually reach its limitations, and the focus will inevitably shift towards Mini/Micro LED.”
Key Features of the LUMINEX System
The LUMINEX system is tailored for the laser transfer of Mini/Micro LED chips, particularly small chips that demand high precision and capacity. It offers multiple operational modes, and in its scanning mode, it can reach transfer speeds of up to 10,000 hertz. Additionally, the LUMINEX system is adaptable for various Micro LED processes. It has achieved a 4µm 3σ precision for the direct mounting of 40μm x 80μm chips and is also suitable for Micro LED packaging (MiP) applications.
Collaboration with TSMT
K&S has also announced a collaboration with Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Co., Ltd. (TSMT), a leading LCD SMT solution provider, to advance MiniLED backlight and direct-display applications. This partnership aims to push the envelope of what’s possible in MiniLED technology.
Advanced Display Solutions: PIXALUX™ and LUMINEX™
K&S’s advanced display solutions, PIXALUX™ and LUMINEX™, are driving innovation by enhancing production capacities and improving chip mounting precision to meet the growing market demand. Launched in 2018, PIXALUX rapidly became the most widely installed high-speed MiniLED-specific chip transfer equipment worldwide. In contrast, LUMINEX, designed for small, high-precision, high-capacity chip transfers, leverages specialized laser transfer technology to help panel and display manufacturers improve flexibility, output, and production efficiency.
Enhancing Production Capacity and Yield
TSMT President John Wu stated, “LUMINEX achieves a production capacity of 540,000 units per hour (UPH) with a 15μm 3 sigma precision, expanding the market potential of this technology. We are currently focused on increasing the yield from 99.99% to 99.999%.”
K&S highlighted that LUMINEX’s production capacity could be further expanded through various operational modes, including individual chip alignment mode (PCM), batch transfer mode (MPP), and scanning mode. In scanning mode, its capacity is expected to exceed 30 million UPH. The LUMINEX system is set to be widely applied to the MiniLED process soon and currently achieves a 4µm 3 sigma precision for the direct mounting of 40μm x 80μm chips. The solution is also suitable for Micro LED packaging (MiP) applications.
Source: Tech News Report
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