Populated Printed Circuit Boards
Rapid nondestructive analysis of small electronic components on heterogeneous samples, like populated circuit boards, is challenging for any size analytical instrument: individual components are small and mounted close together, making them difficult to analyze, and are themselves typically heterogeneous in composition. Thermo Scientific Niton XL3 Series analyzers meet this challenge, combining the features and performance of benchtop XRF analyzers with the portability and ease of use of handheld devices.
Advantages of screening PCBs with the Niton® XL3 Series include:
- Available small-spot analysis reduces the spot size with the tap of an icon for analysis of non-homogeneous parts, such as components, leads, terminals, and solders joints
- An integrated sample imaging system for locating, positioning, analyzing, and recording the analytical results of measurements – something previously only achievable with benchtop XRF analyzers (optional on Niton XL3, standard with Niton XL3 GOLDD™ Series)
- Storing all measurement data including Pass/Fail results, element concentrations, qualitative sample information, and XRF spectra; results are saved in memory for compliance documentation, traceability, and archiving in tamperproof format
- Full field analysis for analyzing larger, homogeneous materials and identification of suspect areas requiring additional measurement
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