Why Semiconductor
Manufacturers Choose ABI
In-house electronics repair is a strategic capability for semiconductor manufacturers. BoardMaster supports component-level diagnosis of PCBs used in production, handling and test equipment. Together with RevEng, TestFlow, training and certification, these technologies help engineering teams reduce external dependency, protect equipment availability and retain control of repair timescales.
“In less than a year, I have fixed 105 high-value circuit boards and saved the company over US$525,000. They’ve even given me a nice pay rise!“
Marvin Trahant, Equipment Repair Engineer at LA Semiconductor, USA.
Diagnose Equipment PCBs In-House
Increase fault coverage by applying multiple Power ON and Power OFF techniques to analogue, digital, mixed-signal and power-control circuits within one integrated system.
Support Legacy and Obsolete Equipment
Diagnose unsupported electronic assemblies and recover circuit connectivity when replacement boards or original documentation are unavailable.
Standardise Repair Knowledge
Use TestFlow to capture measurements, instrument settings, instructions and results in repeatable diagnostic procedures.
Semiconductor Applications
A single failed board inside test or production equipment is enough to stall the line. Having a trained and equipped team to repair it can be a game-changer.
Wafer Handling & Automation
- Diagnose control, interface and robotic-handler PCBs at the component level with BoardMaster.
- Use RevEng to recover circuit connectivity when documentation is unavailable.
Automated Test Equipment
- Identify failed analogue, digital and power-control devices and PCBs used within ATE and measurement systems.
- Develop repeatable procedures for high-value and obsolete test electronics.
Process Control Systems
- Investigate faults in process-control, I/O, communications and interface boards.
- Apply comprehensive test methods to intermittent and No Fault Found returns.
- Record controlled procedures and results through TestFlow.
Equipment Power and Control Electronics
- Troubleshoot power supplies, motor-control boards, drive interfaces and equipment controllers.
- Compare measurements with stored data or known-good assemblies.
Cleanroom Monitoring Systems
- Support root-cause analysis and repair when replacement electronics are obsolete or unavailable.
- Apply component-level testing across analogue and digital circuits.
Packaging & Assembly
- Diagnose control, motion, I/O and power PCBs used in die attach, wire bonding, moulding, marking and inspection equipment.
- Use TestFlow to create repeatable procedures that support faster diagnosis and retain specialist repair knowledge.
Semiconductor Equipment FAQs
Answers on diagnosing, maintaining and extending the life of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Can BoardMaster support the repair of semiconductor manufacturing equipment?
Yes. BoardMaster supports component-level diagnosis of analogue, digital, mixed-signal and power-control PCBs used in production, handling, packaging and automated test equipment. The customer’s maintenance team uses the diagnostic results to complete and validate the repair.
What types of semiconductor equipment can BoardMaster support?
BoardMaster and RevEng can support PCBs used in wafer-handling robotic systems, automated test equipment, probe cards, process controls, cleanroom monitoring, packaging equipment, power supplies, motor controls and other production systems.
Which semiconductor manufacturers use ABI equipment?
Named customers include Global Foundries, Onsemi, Teradyne, Micron, Texas Instruments, Samsung, TSMC, NXP, and Intel.
Can ABI equipment support obsolete systems when schematics are unavailable?
Yes. Many BoardMaster tests can be developed without a circuit diagram. When a suitable reference board is available, RevEng can learn its connectivity and generate a Netlist for conversion into partial or complete CAD schematics.
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