Comparison ledger
West Bond 10490, West Bond 7KF Series, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.
| Attribute | 10490West Bond | 7KF SeriesWest Bond |
|---|---|---|
| OEM | West Bond | West Bond |
| Category | Packaging & Bonding | Packaging & Bonding |
| Wafer size | — | — |
| Process node | — | — |
| Introduced | — | 1966 |
| Production run | — | 1966– |
| Lifecycle | — | Legacy |
| Lifecycle milestones | — | — |
| Control system | — | — |
| Generation | — | — |
| Family | West Bond 10490 | West Bond 7KF Series |
| Specifications | ||
| Manufacturer | West Bond[1] | — |
| Model | 10490[1] | — |
| Description | Convertible bonder, wedge to ball[2] | — |
| Tool type | Convertible bonder[3] | — |
| Bonding modes | Wedge bonding and ball bonding[3] | — |
| Use | Wire bonding[3] | — |
| Model line | — | Manual Bonders – 7KF Series[4] |
| Design | — | Throat-less chassis and micromanipulator design[4] |
| Part size access | — | Unlimited part size access[4] |
| Applications | — | Microwave, semiconductor, RF, and hybrid production[4] |
| Bonding capabilities | — | 45° wedge, 90° feed for wire and ribbon, ball bonding, insulated wire, and single point tab / lead bonding[4] |
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