Package-On-Package (PoP) Assembly Validation

Verify Every Layer. Validate Every Connection. Stack with Confidence.

PACKAGE-ON-PACKAGE (PoP) ASSEMBLY VALIDATION

STACKED ASSEMBLY NEEDS STACKED PRECISION.

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Package-on-Package (PoP) is central to high-density mobile and consumer electronics, allowing multiple dies to be vertically integrated. But even the slightest vertical misalignment, offset solder balls, or warpage can lead to latent electrical failures that are hard to catch during final testing.

AI-powered PoP Assembly Validation uses advanced computer vision systems to inspect stacked die alignment, verify solder ball contact, and confirm Z-axis symmetry before the final reflow step. These inspections ensure mechanical integrity, electrical continuity, and proper height uniformity across units.

OUR HOLISTIC VIEW TO CHALLENGES & FEATURES

Challenges

Vertical Misalignment Between Layers

Vertical Misalignment Between Layers

Even a slight X-Y or rotational offset between the top and bottom packages can compromise interconnects.

Solder Ball Connection Issues

Solder Ball Connection Issues

Incomplete, tilted, or shifted ball contacts often go undetected until after reflow or in final test.

PoP Warpage During Stack Handling

PoP Warpage During Stack Handling

Mechanical stress during stacking can deform the top die, leading to contact failure or packaging instability.

No Z-Axis Visual Feedback

No Z-Axis Visual Feedback

Manual or 2D inspection can’t detect vertical skew or stack height irregularities, which are critical in PoP.

Features

3D Vision-Based Stack Inspection

3D Vision-Based Stack Inspection

Captures vertical alignment, height, and planarity using stereo or laser triangulation imaging.

Solder Joint Alignment Analysis

Solder Joint Alignment Analysis

AI verifies the concentricity and location of each solder ball against landing pads across layers.

Height & Warpage Mapping

Height & Warpage Mapping

Detects bowing, tilt, or sagging in the top die pre-reflow, reducing latent defect risks.

Tolerance Classification & Sorting

Tolerance Classification & Sorting

Assigns assembly units into pass/fail/rework bins based on deviation from set tolerances.

WHO BENEFITS FROM POP ASSEMBLY VALIDATION?

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  • Advanced Packaging Engineers – Detect misalignment or contact issues before irreversible reflow steps.
  • Yield & Reliability Teams – Prevent latent electrical failures caused by poorly aligned PoP assemblies.
  • OEM Quality Assurance Teams – Assure compliance with strict height and flatness specs required by mobile/IoT device manufacturers.
  • SMT & Assembly Line Operators – Get real-time alerts for alignment or height deviation during stacking.

BUILDING AND DEPLOYING PROCESS

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Stack Inspection Zone Design

Stack Inspection Zone Design

We begin by identifying the optimal point for PoP validation, usually after top package placement but before reflow. Fixture mapping includes robotic arm paths and hold time.

Hybrid 2D + 3D Vision Setup

Hybrid 2D + 3D Vision Setup

Combining top-down visual inspection with structured light or laser triangulation systems, we capture full X-Y-Z data of the stacked unit in motion.

AI Model Training on Assembly Variation

AI Model Training on Assembly Variation

Training includes past examples of vertical tilt, side-shift, solder ball misalignment, and package deformation, enabling the model to distinguish between acceptable and critical faults.

Tolerance Mapping & MES Integration

Tolerance Mapping & MES Integration

Each inspected unit is tagged with height maps and alignment metrics. Results are pushed into the MES for traceability, and robotic sorters are triggered to route the unit based on tolerance bins (pass/rework/fail).

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