Efficient Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on Chip and IC Trays

In semiconductor manufacturing, accurate identification and traceability of chip trays and IC trays is crucial for quality control and inventory management over the manufacturing process. Trays and individual chips are marked with unique identifiers that need to be reliably read in challenging conditions, such as poor lighting, inconsistent markings, variable working distances, and high throughput requirements. Accurate chip trays OCR prevents mix-ups, ensures traceability, and maintains production integrity, avoiding downtime, recalls, and regulatory issues.

To achieve reliable OCR results on chip trays and IC trays, starting with a well-focused, high-contrast image is essential for robust character recognition. The low contrast of raised characters on chip trays can be effectively managed with professional lighting setups, while Basler’s in-camera autofocus solution ensures seamless handling of variable working distances for consistently sharp images.

On the software side, the pylon vTool OCR accurately reads text with minimal setup required, making it highly effective and easy to integrate. For more complex OCR applications beyond chip trays--such as those involving variable positioning, distorted characters, or cluttered backgrounds--our AI-based OCR solution excels at tackling these challenges, ensuring reliable performance in any environment.

• Reliability: consistent, accurate OCR results ensure dependable performance.

• Need-Specific: our OCR solutions aim to meet your specific need--with smart lighting, or autofocus, and cost-effective pylon vTool OCR software.

• Ease of deployment: quick field deployment without the need for programming expertise or extensive vision knowledge.

For smaller vision teams or those with limited OCR expertise, our solution offers exceptional value. It simplifies deployment and integration, providing a cost-effective option that requires minimal resources and technical know-how.