Kulicke & Soffa
3600 Plus
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The Kulicke & Soffa 3600 Plus is a wire bonder. The Kulicke & Soffa 3600 Plus is a ribbon bonder. The Kulicke & Soffa 3600 Plus is placed in the Packaging & Bonding category.[1][2]
What it is
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA wire bonder joins conductors between a die or substrate and its package or interconnect points by placing a bond at controlled positions with a bonding tool.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe 3600 Plus belongs in the back-end packaging flow, where bonding equipment makes electrical interconnects after die placement and before final package completion.
Applications
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical3
Control & software1
Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options21
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
How does the machine ensure consistent bond quality?General reference — not yet source-verified
Modern wire bonders use closed-loop process control, real-time monitoring of bond force, ultrasonic power, and temperature. Vision systems and post-bond inspection help detect defects such as lifted bonds or wire sag.
What are typical factors affecting throughput in wire bonding?General reference — not yet source-verified
Throughput is influenced by bond pad pitch, wire loop length, the number of bonds per package, and the speed of the bond head. Optimization of bonding parameters and material handling reduces cycle time.
Can this class of machine handle fine-pitch packages?General reference — not yet source-verified
Yes, automatic wire bonders are designed for fine-pitch applications, capable of bonding pad pitches in the range commonly used in advanced packaging. Precision motion control and small capillary sizes enable reliable interconnections.
What maintenance is typically required for wire bonding machines?General reference — not yet source-verified
Routine maintenance includes cleaning or replacing the capillary, checking wire tension, calibrating the bond head, and cleaning ultrasonic transducers. Periodic software updates and alignment verification ensure consistent performance.
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 3600 Plus are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 3600 Plus are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 3600 Plus are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the 3600 Plus are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 3600 Plus are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the 3600 Plus is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]wotol.com — wotol.comwotol.com
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]antycip.com — antycip.comantycip.com
Last updated Oct 3, 2026.
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