Component Services
Six Sigma Microelectronics performs specialized microelectronic component modification services, such as Column Attach, Ball Attach & Reballing, and Hot Solder Dip.
Six Sigma’s column attach and hot solder dip manufacturing lines are
MIL-PRF-38535 QML-Q, V, & Y certified by the US Department of Defense.
Test Services
Test Services include: Solderability, Hermeticity, Ionic Cleanliness, Physical Dimensions, Column Pull, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Ball Shear, and Lead Fatigue.
Six Sigma has been awarded Commercial Laboratory Suitability for MIL-STD-883 by the US Department of Defense.
Analytical Services
Analytical Services include: 3D X-ray, Acoustic Microscopy, and Metallographic Cross-sectioning.
Six Sigma performs analytical services in accordance with applicable government and industry standards.
News
DoD Announces $10 Million Defense Production Act Title III Agreement With Six Sigma
As part of the nation’s effort to sustain the microelectronics manufacturing capability necessary for national and economic security, and in support of Executive Order 14017, America’s Supply Chains, the Department of Defense recently entered a $10 million agreement with Six Sigma utilizing Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III authorities.
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Poster with photos and process flow of the BGA reballing process for military and aerospace applications.
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Poster with photos and diagrams showing ball grid array components being converted to column grid array.
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