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BJ 820 Wire Bonder Transport

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BJ 820 Wire Bonder Transport — Inventory photo
Fig. 01BJ 820 Wire Bonder TransportInventory photo[1]

What it is

The Hesse & Knipps BJ 820 is a fully automatic wedge bonder designed for high-speed fine-pitch wire bonding. The BJ 820 is also offered as a transport system configuration that integrates an indexer or transport mechanism for automated substrate handling. The machine is built on the Bondjet platform and is intended for volume production in semiconductor packaging.[1][2][3]

How it works

The machine achieves a positioning repeatability of 1 µm at 3 sigma with an interpolated encoder resolution of 20 nm. Bond speed can reach up to 7 wires per second depending on wire diameter, loop length, and application conditions. The working area is 305 mm by 410 mm, which can be partitioned into multiple smaller stations to eliminate indexing time and maximize throughput.[2][3]

Where it fits in the process flow

The BJ 820 is used in the back-end semiconductor packaging process, specifically for wire bonding after die attach and before encapsulation or molding. The transport system configuration integrates directly into automated production lines via SMEMA interfaces, Profibus, and an integrated PLC controller.[2][3]

The machine supports both manual and fully automated operation. With the transport variant, substrates are moved through the bonder by an indexer, magazine lift, or conveyor system, allowing the BJ 820 to be embedded in a larger assembly line. The software provides portability of bond programs and supports centralized data management via the PBS200 server for up to 20 bonders.[3][2]

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Control & software1

Integrated controls
Integrated PLC controller; standard SMEMA input and output ports; Profibus support[2]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Footprint
722 mm x 1250 mm[2]
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Configuration & options15

Make
Hesse & Knipps (H&K)[1]
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Model
BJ 820[1]
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Description
Wire Bonder Transport System[1]
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Vintage
2013[1]
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Work area
305 mm x 410 mm[2]
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Type
High Speed Fully Automatic Wedge Bonder[2]
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Wire materials
Aluminium or gold wire or ribbon[2]
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Equipment type
Wire Bonder Transport System[1]
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Machine description
High Speed Fully Automatic Wedge Bonder[2]
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Working area
305 mm x 410 mm (12.3" x 16.14")[2]
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Speed
Up to 7 wires per second[2]
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Wire materials
Al, Au[2]
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Wire diameter range
17.5 μm – 60 μm; optional 12.5 μm – 85 μm[2]
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Ribbon materials
Al, Au[2]
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Ribbon range
6 μm x 35 μm – 25 μm x 250 μm[2]
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Frequently asked questions

What bonding modes does the BJ 820 support?

The BJ 820 supports wedge bonding with aluminium or gold wire or ribbon.[2][3]

What applications is the BJ 820 intended for?

The BJ 820 is intended for RF and microwave devices, chip-on-board assemblies, multichip modules, hybrids, fiber optics, and automotive electronics.[2][3]

Does the BJ 820 support automation interfaces?

The BJ 820 supports SMEMA input and output ports, Profibus support, and MES interface options.[2][3]

Does the BJ 820 include process monitoring?

The BJ 820 includes continuous real-time monitoring of wire deformation and transducer current within programmable control limits.[2][3]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the BJ 820 Wire Bonder Transport are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the BJ 820 Wire Bonder Transport are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the BJ 820 Wire Bonder Transport are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the BJ 820 Wire Bonder Transport are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]keers-technologies.com — keers-technologies.comkeers-technologies.com
  3. [3]https://accelonix.nl/wp-content/uploads/bros-mk-bondjet-bj820-en-20160901.pdf — accelonix.nlaccelonix.nl
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