Imaging apparatus for imaging integrated circuits on an integrated circuit carrier

Abstract

The invention provides for an imaging apparatus for imaging an integrated circuit carrier and respective integrated circuits mounted on the integrated circuit carrier. The imaging apparatus has a support structure and a bed mounted on the support structure. The bed is displaceable along a horizontal axis. A nest assembly is supported by the bed, and retains the integrated circuit carrier and respective integrated circuits. An image recordal device is provided for recording an image representing the integrated circuit carrier and integrated circuits. A support assembly is attached to the support structure. The support assembly supports the image recordal device, and is adjustable to enable adjustment of a position of the image recordal device relative to the bed.

1 . An imaging apparatus for imaging an integrated circuit carrier and respective integrated circuits mounted on the integrated circuit carrier, the imaging apparatus comprising:
 a support structure;   a bed mounted on the support structure and displaceable along a horizontal axis;   a nest assembly, supported by the bed, for retaining the integrated circuit carrier and respective integrated circuits;   an image recordal device configured to record an image representing the integrated circuit carrier and integrated circuits; and   a support assembly, attached to the support structure, for supporting the image recordal device, the support assembly being adjustable to enable adjustment of a position of the image recordal device relative to the bed.   
     
     
         2 . An imaging apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the bed includes a linear stage, engaged with the support structure, for adjusting a position of the bed relative to the support structure along the horizontal axis. 
     
     
         3 . An imaging apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the bed includes a proximity sensor for generating a signal when the nest assembly is in a predetermined position along the horizontal axis. 
     
     
         4 . An imaging apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the support assembly includes a support post extending vertically with respect to the support structure, the support assembly including a linear displacement mechanism mounted on the support post to displace the image recordal device with respect to the support post.