06-07-2021 | Nordson Electronics Solutions | Subs & Systems
Nordson Electronics Solutions has launched the MARCH MegaVIA Plasma Treatment System with a 15-cell configuration for panel sizes up to 30" x 52" in PCB manufacturing. With overall dimensions of 1652mm W x 1782mm D x 2326mm H, the new system provides increased panel-loading by more than 54% with just a 2% increase in footprint compared to a MARCH MaxVIA-Plus. The new platform produces high process reproducibility and plasma treatment uniformity for PCB panels.
“Nordson has set the global standard for plasma treatment in the PCB market for more than 35 years with its industry-leading MARCH VIA platform,” explained Al Bousetta, director of marketing, MARCH Products. “The new MegaVIA plasma system builds on the success of earlier platforms with increased process capacity for large panels and minimum use of valuable production floor space. As with other VIA series products, the system provides uniform plasma treatment results to meet rigorous PCB manufacturing requirements.”
The system offers plasma treatment at 40kHz and accommodates all common gases – CF4, oxygen, nitrogen, and argon – with high process reproducibility and uniformity. An EPC controller with intuitive Windows 10 PC-based touch screen HMI provides for an extensive range of data collection and control capabilities.
Plasma treatment uniformity is crucial for a large chamber system. Higher than 80% uniformity for desmear and etch back applications to both sides of the PCB panels is obtained using the system’s power-power electrode configuration, balanced vacuum and gas flow, and temperature management technologies.
