Kulicke & Soffa
8028
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The Kulicke & Soffa 8028 is a high-speed fine-pitch wire ball bonder used in semiconductor packaging.[1][2]
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedSystems of this type are typically configured around a bond head that carries a capillary tool, a wire-feeding mechanism, a pattern-recognition system for die and pad alignment, and a motorized work holder. The Kulicke & Soffa 8028 is one such machine, representative of a mature generation of wire bonders found in packaging and assembly facilities worldwide.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe process is highly automated. A vision system locates the die pads and substrate targets, a wire-clamp and tensioning system controls loop profile and wire length, and motion controllers synchronize the movements of the bond head with the bonding stage. Bond quality depends on precise control of ultrasonic power, bond force, temperature, and tool geometry, and machines of this class monitor these parameters continuously.
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- Not operational due to a software issue
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical1
Configuration & options8
- High speed fine pitch[1]
Vintage & configurations
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Voltage220V[4]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 8028 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 8028 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the 8028 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the 8028 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 8028 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the 8028 are on record.
Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist
Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]semistarcorp.com — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]spwindustrial.com — spwindustrial.comspwindustrial.com
Last updated Sep 30, 2026.
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