Kulicke & Soffa
Maxum Ultra
What it is
The Kulicke & Soffa Maxum Ultra is a ball wire bonder used in semiconductor packaging and bonding. The Maxum Ultra is a member of the Kulicke & Soffa Maxum family. The Maxum Ultra operates on a supply voltage of 100/115 V. The Maxum Ultra runs its control software on a Windows XP operating system. The Maxum Ultra includes a VMECPU1 board for FTP server communication. The Maxum Ultra has overcurrent protection set at 130 A per 10 mSEC. The Maxum Ultra has an interrupt capacity of 100000 A.[1][4][5]
How it works
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedWire bonding occurs after die singulation and die attach. The Maxum Ultra connects the die pads to the package leads. After wire bonding, the assembly is encapsulated to form the finished package.
The Maxum Ultra is a packaging and bonding tool used in the backend of semiconductor manufacturing.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedBall wire bonding is used for a wide range of semiconductor packages. Applications include logic devices, memory devices, and power transistors. The Maxum Ultra is suited for such packaging tasks.
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- Missing the stage used for bonding
- Issue communicating with the FTP server board (VMECPU1) that controls the tool
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical1
Control & software1
Configuration & options6
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Voltage100/115[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the operating voltage of the Maxum Ultra?
The Maxum Ultra operates on a supply voltage of 100/115 V.[1]
What operating system does the Maxum Ultra use?
The Maxum Ultra runs its control software on a Windows XP operating system.[1]
What are the overcurrent protection and interrupt capacity of the Maxum Ultra?
The Maxum Ultra has overcurrent protection at 130 A per 10 mSEC and an interrupt capacity of 100000 A.[4]
What type of bonder is the Maxum Ultra?
The Maxum Ultra is a ball wire bonder.[5]
What is a known communication issue with the Maxum Ultra?
The Maxum Ultra has a known issue communicating with its FTP server board (VMECPU1) that controls the tool.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Maxum Ultra 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 Maxum Ultra are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Maxum Ultra 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 Maxum Ultra are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the Maxum Ultra is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Maxum Ultra are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [5]Used Kulicke & Soffa Maxum Ultra for Sale at Tara Semiconductor... — tarasemi.comtarasemi.com
Last updated Sep 24, 2026.
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