Nordson
BT 23 Shear
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Nordson BT 23 Shear is a shear tester used in semiconductor packaging and assembly to evaluate the mechanical strength of bonds. The machine applies a controlled shear force to a bond, such as a solder bump or wire bond, and measures the force required to break the bond.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA shear tester operates by moving a shear tool perpendicular to the bond being tested and applying a steadily increasing force until the bond fractures. The peak force recorded is the shear strength of the bond.
The Nordson BT 23 Shear uses a load cell to measure the force applied during the shear test. The machine can be configured with different tooling to accommodate various bond types and sizes.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedShear testing is performed after the bonding process in semiconductor assembly, for example after solder bumping or wire bonding. The test is used for process qualification, quality control, and reliability monitoring.
In a typical assembly line, the shear tester is positioned in the quality assurance area. Devices are sampled from production and subjected to shear testing to ensure the bonds meet strength specifications.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe machine is also applicable in failure analysis and reliability engineering, where the shear strength of bonds is evaluated after stress testing such as thermal cycling or humidity exposure.
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the BT 23 Shear are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the BT 23 Shear are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the BT 23 Shear are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the BT 23 Shear are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the BT 23 Shear is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 7, 2026.
