Automatic test system and method for BGA (Ball Grid Array) packaging component

Through the design of the automatic test system, using machine vision and high-precision motion control, the problem of low automation of BGA package component testing is solved, and efficient and accurate component testing is achieved, suitable for multiple varieties of variable batches of complex electronic products and phased array radars Production demand.

CN119319087APending Publication Date: 2025-01-17CHINA ELECTRONIC TECH GRP CORP NO 38 RES INST
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Application Number
CN202411670184.2
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2025-01-17

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Technical Problem

Existing BGA package components tests are low, inefficient and poorly accurate, making it difficult to meet the needs of complex electronic products for low cost, lightweight and high reliability, especially in phased array radar, the increase in the number of component channels leads to traditional testing methods. Problems of inefficiency and poor accuracy.

Method used

An automatic testing system for BGA packaged components is designed, including component testing system and automatic screening system. Through machine vision recognition, precise positioning and high-precision motion control, automatic picking, placement and testing of components is realized, combined with a general measurement instrument for automatic picking, placing and testing of components. Component indicator testing, and obtain test indicators and instrument configuration parameters through the workshop MES system to realize the system's autonomous control and collaborative testing.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and efficiency of component testing, reduces the burden of manual operation, and is suitable for multi-variable mass production modes of phased array radar transmitting and receiving components, meeting the needs of efficient and accurate testing.

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Abstract

The invention provides an automatic testing system and method for a BGA packaging assembly, and relates to the field of radar assembly testing. According to the invention, the automatic test system comprises a component test system and an automatic screening system which are in communication connection, and is used for cooperatively completing component test work. The component testing system is connected with the workshop MES system, information such as component testing index requirements and measuring instrument configuration parameters is obtained, instruments and meters are autonomously controlled to complete testing tasks for different components, and the accuracy is high; meanwhile, the automatic screening system efficiently completes the operations of picking and placing the components before and after packaging by adopting devices such as machine vision identification and positioning, high-precision motion control and a flexible picking and placing module, so that the labor burden is reduced. In addition, a network cooperation test scheme of the assembly test system and the automatic screening system further meets high-efficiency and high-accuracy test requirements of different types of radar transmit-receive assemblies, and is very suitable for a multi-variety to batch production mode of the phased array radar transmit-receive assemblies.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of radar component testing, and in particular to an automatic testing system and method for BGA packaged components. Background Art

[0002] Ball Grid Array (BGA) is widely used in core components of complex electronic products due to its high pin count, excellent thermal and electrical properties, long-term reliability and other advantages. It is the mainstream development trend of high-density and miniaturization of microelectronics.

[0003] In recent years, with the widespread application of phased array radars in fields such as drones and satellite communications, the core components of phased array radars using traditional brick-type design - transceiver components are becoming increasingly difficult to meet actual needs. Therefore, in order to meet the stringent requirements of drones and satellites for low cost, light weight, low cost and high reliability, transceiver components based on BGA packaging technology are gaining more and more attention in the industry.

[0004] However, due to the miniaturization of BGA packaged transceiver components and the rapid increase in the number of component channels in radars, traditional manual assisted test fixtures for component index testing have problems such as inconvenient manual picking and placing, low efficiency, and easy damage to components. At the same time, in order to ensure the high reliability of radar transceiver components, multiple rounds of electrical testing are required before and after the component is capped. The number of test indicators is complex, the amount of data is huge, and many types of instruments are involved, which further increases the difficulty of the testing work and ultimately brings new challenges to the efficient and accurate testing of BGA packaged transceiver components. Summary of the invention

[0005] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides an automatic testing system and method for BGA package components, which solves the technical problems of low automation, low efficiency and poor accuracy in the prior art BGA package component testing.

[0007] (II) Technical solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0009] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an automatic testing system for BGA package components, including a component testing system for communication connection and an automatic screening system;

[0010] After receiving the test signal sent by the component test system, the automatic screening system is used to perform corresponding visual inspection, component picking, and component placement operations in the test station unit according to whether the component to be tested is capped, and send placement success information and component number information to the component test system;

[0011] The component testing system includes a testing software unit and a universal measuring instrument. The testing software unit is used to control the corresponding universal measuring instrument to complete the component index test after receiving the placement success information, and send the test judgment result to the automatic screening system, so that the automatic screening system can pick up the tested packaged components according to the judgment result to complete the classification placement.

[0012] Preferably, the test software unit includes an initialization self-check module, an MES information interface module, an instrument control module, a test management module and a data management module; wherein:

[0013] The initialization self-check module is used to perform a functional self-check of the measuring instrument, supporting software, and system communication after the system is started, and to send a test signal to the automatic screening system to confirm that each unit in the system is in normal working condition;

[0014] The MES information interface module is connected to the workshop MES system through the workshop LAN, and is used to obtain the model, code, test index requirements and measuring instrument configuration parameter information of the component to be tested, and save them in the data management module;

[0015] The instrument control module is used to automatically configure the parameters of the general measuring instrument and control the working status of the instrument in real time;

[0016] The test management module is used to receive operations of the operator to select the packaging component model, start the test, and terminate the test;

[0017] The data management module is used to store the model, code, test index requirements and test judgment results of the component to be tested, and provides a custom export function for test data.

[0018] Preferably, the universal measuring instrument includes one or a combination of any several of the following: a signal source, a spectrum analyzer, a power meter, a vector network analyzer, an oscilloscope, a noise analyzer, a power supply, a local oscillator signal source and a programmable power supply.

[0019] Preferably, the automatic screening system includes a loading and unloading unit, a component picking and placing unit, a visual recognition and positioning unit, a testing station unit, and a control software unit;

[0020] The loading and unloading unit includes a component loading and conveying platform and a component unloading and conveying platform; wherein:

[0021] The component loading and conveying platform is used to realize accurate positioning and stable transmission of the components to be tested; the component unloading and conveying platform is used to automatically unload, accurately position and stably convey the tested packaged components, and realize the partitioning and placement of qualified components and unqualified components;

[0022] The component pick-and-place unit includes a test component pick-and-place module, a test component pick-and-place module, a visual inspection module, a gantry transmission module, and a component flip module assembly; wherein:

[0023] The pick-and-place module for the component to be tested is used to pick up the component to be tested from the component loading tray to the visual recognition and positioning unit for visual recognition and measurement, and place it in the test fixture after recognition and measurement; the pick-and-place module for the tested component is used to pick up the tested component from the test fixture to the component unloading tray; the visual inspection module is used for coding recognition of the upper and lower trays and identification, measurement and positioning of the components to be tested and tested; the gantry conveying module is used to support and carry the pick-and-place module for the component to be tested, the pick-and-place module for the tested component and the visual inspection module; the component flipping module is used to realize a 180-degree flip of the component position so that its ball-planting surface faces downward;

[0024] The visual recognition and positioning unit includes a side character recognition module and a BGA surface detection and positioning module; wherein:

[0025] The side character recognition module is used to detect and identify the component number information on the side of the component to be tested, so as to bind it with the test judgment result; the BGA surface detection and positioning module is used to detect whether the BGA surface contact points of the component to be tested are damaged or blocked, and determine whether the component direction is correct;

[0026] The test station unit is composed of an XY direction fine-tuning platform, a component test fixture and a test base; wherein:

[0027] The XY direction fine-tuning platform is used to fix the component test fixture, and can adjust the size in the XY direction to meet the use requirements of different test fixtures; the component test fixture is composed of an upper cover module, a base module and an auxiliary circuit, and is connected to a universal measuring instrument through a radio frequency matrix switch; the test base is used to fix the XY direction fine-tuning platform;

[0028] The control software unit is composed of a test information interface module, a device self-check module, a calibration correction module and a screening control module; wherein:

[0029] The test information interface module is connected to the test software unit to receive the test signal sent by the component test system and the number information of the component to be tested; the equipment self-test module is used to check the sensor, supporting software and cylinder after receiving the test signal sent by the component test system; the calibration and correction module is used to calibrate the camera pixels and physical space units in the visual recognition and positioning unit, as well as the axis motion pulses and physical space distance and angle units; the screening control module is used to control the loading and unloading units, the component picking and placing units and the visual recognition and positioning units, so that the units can cooperate with each other to complete the component loading, picking, placing and classification unloading processes.

[0030] Preferably, the component loading and conveying platform is composed of a component loading tray, a bearing platform, a linear guide rail, a synchronous belt, a stepper motor, a locking cylinder and a positioning sensor;

[0031] The component unloading platform is composed of a qualified component unloading tray, an unqualified component unloading tray, a bearing platform, a linear guide rail, a synchronous belt, a stepper motor, a locking cylinder and a positioning sensor;

[0032] The pick-and-place module for the component to be tested is composed of an electric cylinder clamping device, a nozzle pick-and-place device, a Z-axis lifting motor, a position sensor and an electrical installation board.

[0033] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an automatic testing method for BGA package components, comprising:

[0034] S1. Through the workshop MES system, the component testing system obtains the model, number, test index and measuring instrument configuration parameter information of the component to be tested;

[0035] S2. After the operator completes the loading operation in the automatic screening system, the operator selects the component model for testing in the interactive interface of the component testing system;

[0036] S3. According to the component model, the component test system automatically configures the parameters of the general measuring instrument, and sends a success message to the automatic screening system after the configuration is completed; if the configuration is wrong, an alarm is issued on the interactive interface to remind the cause of the error;

[0037] S4. After receiving the success information, the automatic screening system starts self-checking; if the self-checking fails, a failure information is sent to the component testing system to alarm on the interactive interface to remind the cause of the error;

[0038] S5, the automatic screening system is started, and according to whether the component to be tested is capped, corresponding visual inspection, component picking, and component placement in the test station unit are performed, and placement success information and component number information are sent to the component testing system;

[0039] S6. After receiving the component placement success information, the component testing system starts the universal measuring instrument and binds the instrument measurement result information with the component number;

[0040] S7, the component testing system determines the component test result and sends the qualification information to the automatic screening system;

[0041] S8. According to the test result, the automatic screening system removes the tested packaged components from the test station unit and places them in a qualified component unloading tray or an unqualified component unloading tray;

[0042] S9, judging whether all the components to be tested on the component loading tray have been tested, if so, jumping to S10; otherwise, jumping to S5;

[0043] S10, the workshop MES system obtains component test index data and determination result information, pushes unqualified component information to the rework station, and locks the production status of unqualified components.

[0044] Preferably, before the components are capped, the automatic screening system in S5 specifically performs the following automatic screening process:

[0045] S101, using a visual inspection module to inspect the presence, type, front and back, and position of the components to be tested in the component loading tray;

[0046] S102, picking up the component to be tested from the component loading tray by the electric cylinder clamping device;

[0047] S103, placing the component to be tested in the component flipping module by the electric cylinder clamping device;

[0048] S104, using the component flipping module to flip the component to be tested 180 degrees so that the ball-planting surface faces downward;

[0049] S105, picking up the flipped component from the component flipping module by the electric cylinder clamping device, and placing it in the test fixture;

[0050] S106, the nozzle pick-up and placement device picks up the component cover plate and places it accurately on the uncapped component in the test fixture.

[0051] Preferably, after the components are capped, the automatic screening system in S5 specifically performs the following automatic screening process:

[0052] S201, using a visual inspection module to inspect the presence, type, front and back, and position of the components to be tested in the component loading tray;

[0053] S202, picking up the component to be tested from the component loading tray by the suction nozzle suction and placement device;

[0054] S203, the nozzle pick-up and placement device accurately places the component to be tested in the test fixture.

[0055] (III) Beneficial effects

[0056] The present invention provides an automatic testing system and method for BGA package components. Compared with the prior art, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0057] In the present invention, the component test system is connected to the workshop MES system to obtain information such as component test index requirements and measurement instrument configuration parameters, and autonomously control instruments and meters for different components to complete test tasks with high accuracy; at the same time, the automatic screening system uses machine vision recognition and positioning, high-precision motion control, and flexible pick-and-place modules to efficiently complete operations such as picking and placing components before and after packaging, reducing the manual burden. In addition, the provided component test system and automatic screening system network collaborative testing solution further meets the high-efficiency and high-accuracy testing requirements of different types of radar transceiver components, which is very suitable for the multi-variety batch production mode of phased array radar transceiver components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0058] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0059] Figure 1 A schematic block diagram of an automatic testing system for BGA package components provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection between a component testing tool and a general measuring instrument provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 3 A flowchart of an automatic testing method for BGA package components provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 4 A flow chart of an automatic screening process in an automatic testing method for BGA package components provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0064] The embodiments of the present application provide an automatic testing system and method for BGA package components, thereby solving the technical problems of low automation, low efficiency and poor accuracy in the existing BGA package component testing.

[0065] The technical solution in the embodiment of the present application is to solve the above technical problems, and the overall idea is as follows:

[0066] In the embodiment of the present invention, the component test system is connected to the workshop MES system to obtain information such as component test index requirements and measurement instrument configuration parameters, and autonomously control instruments and meters for different components to complete test tasks with high accuracy; at the same time, the automatic screening system uses machine vision recognition and positioning, high-precision motion control, and flexible pick-and-place modules to efficiently complete operations such as picking and placing components before and after packaging, reducing the manual burden. In addition, the provided component test system and automatic screening system network collaborative testing solution further meets the high-efficiency and high-accuracy testing requirements of different types of radar transceiver components, which is very suitable for the multi-variety batch production mode of phased array radar transceiver components.

[0067] In order to better understand the above technical solution, the above technical solution will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0068] Embodiment 1:

[0069] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic testing system for BGA packaged components, including a component testing system and an automatic screening system; wherein the two realize bidirectional communication through a network cable to collaboratively complete component testing work.

[0070] After receiving the test signal sent by the component test system, the automatic screening system is used to perform corresponding visual inspection, component picking, and component placement operations in the test station unit according to whether the component to be tested is capped, and send placement success information and component number information to the component test system;

[0071] The component testing system includes a testing software unit and a universal measuring instrument. The testing software unit is used to control the corresponding universal measuring instrument to complete the component index test after receiving the placement success information, and send the test judgment result to the automatic screening system, so that the automatic screening system can pick up the tested packaged components according to the judgment result to complete the classification placement.

[0072] As mentioned above, the component testing system includes a testing software unit and a general measuring instrument. In an optional implementation, for the component testing system, specifically:

[0073] like Figure 1 As shown, the test software unit includes an initialization self-check module, an MES information interface module, an instrument control module, a test management module and a data management module; wherein:

[0074] Furthermore, the initialization self-check module is used to perform a functional self-check of measuring instruments, supporting software, and system communications after the system is started, and to send a test signal to the automatic screening system to confirm that each unit in the system is in normal working condition.

[0075] Furthermore, the MES information interface module is connected to the workshop MES system via the workshop LAN, and is used to obtain the model, code, test index requirements and measuring instrument configuration parameter information of the component to be tested, and save them in the data management module.

[0076] Furthermore, the instrument control module is used to automatically configure common measuring instrument parameters and control the instrument working status in real time.

[0077] Furthermore, the test management module is used to receive operations from operators to select packaging component models, start tests, and terminate tests.

[0078] Furthermore, the data management module is used to store the model, code, test index requirements and test judgment results of the component to be tested, and provide a custom export function for test data.

[0079] like Figure 1 As shown, the universal measuring instrument includes one or a combination of any of a signal source, a spectrum analyzer, a power meter, a vector network analyzer, an oscilloscope, a noise analyzer, a power supply, a local oscillator signal source, and a programmable power supply. In addition, the universal measuring instrument is connected to the test software unit via an interface control bus.

[0080] The automatic screening system includes a loading and unloading unit, a component picking and placing unit, a visual recognition and positioning unit, a test station unit, and a control software unit. In an optional embodiment, for the automatic screening system, specifically:

[0081] like Figure 1 As shown, the loading and unloading unit includes a component loading and conveying platform and a component unloading and conveying platform; wherein:

[0082] Furthermore, the component loading and conveying platform is used to achieve accurate positioning and stable transmission of the components to be tested, so as to facilitate manual placement of the material tray and robot picking up the components.

[0083] Exemplarily, the component loading and conveying platform may be composed of a component loading tray, a carrying platform, a linear guide rail, a synchronous belt, a stepper motor, a locking cylinder, and a positioning sensor;

[0084] Furthermore, the component unloading and conveying platform is used for automatic unloading, precise positioning and stable conveyance of tested packaged components, and for partitioning qualified components and unqualified components.

[0085] Exemplarily, the component unloading platform may be composed of a qualified component unloading tray, an unqualified component unloading tray, a carrying platform, a linear guide rail, a synchronous belt, a stepper motor, a locking cylinder and a positioning sensor.

[0086] like Figure 1 As shown, the component pick-and-place unit includes a pick-and-place module for components to be tested, a pick-and-place module for components that have been tested, a visual inspection module, a gantry transfer module, and a component flip module assembly; wherein:

[0087] Furthermore, the component to be tested pick-and-place module is used to pick up the component to be tested from the component loading tray to the visual recognition and positioning unit for visual recognition and measurement, and place it in the test fixture after recognition and measurement.

[0088] Exemplarily, the pick-and-place module for the component to be tested may be composed of an electric cylinder clamping device, a nozzle pick-and-place device, a Z-axis lifting motor, a position sensor, and an electrical mounting board.

[0089] It should be noted that the electric cylinder clamping device and the nozzle suction and release device are designed in the example of the present invention mainly to meet the testing requirements of the front and rear components of the capping.

[0090] Furthermore, the tested component picking and placing module is used to pick up the tested component from the test fixture and put it into the component unloading tray.

[0091] Furthermore, the visual inspection module is used for coding and identifying of loading and unloading trays, and for identifying, measuring and locating components to be tested and tested, so that the pick-and-place module can pick and place accurately.

[0092] Furthermore, the gantry transport module is used to support and carry the pick-and-place module for the component to be tested, the pick-and-place module for the component to be tested, and the visual inspection module to achieve high-precision transport control thereof.

[0093] Furthermore, the component flipping module is used to achieve a 180-degree flipping of the component position so that the ball implant surface faces downward to facilitate alignment with the test fixture.

[0094] like Figure 1 As shown, the visual recognition and positioning unit includes a side character recognition module and a BGA surface detection and positioning module; wherein:

[0095] Furthermore, the side character recognition module is used to detect and recognize the component number information on the side of the component to be tested, so as to bind it with the test determination result.

[0096] Furthermore, the BGA surface detection and positioning module is used to detect whether the BGA surface contact points of the component to be tested are damaged or blocked, and to determine whether the component orientation is correct, so as to prevent test failure due to poor contact.

[0097] like Figure 1As shown, the test station unit is composed of an XY direction fine-tuning platform, a component test fixture and a test base; wherein:

[0098] Furthermore, the XY direction fine-tuning platform is used to fix the component test fixture, and the size can be adjusted in the XY direction to meet the use requirements of different test fixtures.

[0099] The XY direction fine-tuning platform is used to fix the component test fixture, and can adjust the size in the XY direction to meet the use requirements of different test fixtures.

[0100] Furthermore, the component test fixture is composed of an upper cover module, a base module and an auxiliary circuit, and is connected to a general measuring instrument through a radio frequency matrix switch, such as Figure 2 shown.

[0101] Furthermore, the test base is used to fix the XY direction fine-tuning platform.

[0102] like Figure 1 As shown, the control software unit is composed of a test information interface module, a device self-check module, a calibration and correction module, and a screening control module; wherein:

[0103] Furthermore, the test information interface module is connected to the test software unit to receive the test signal sent by the component test system and the serial number information of the component to be tested.

[0104] Furthermore, the device self-check module is used to check the sensor, supporting software and cylinder after receiving the test signal sent by the component test system to ensure that the device can work normally.

[0105] Furthermore, the calibration and correction module is used for calibrating the camera pixels and the physical space units in the visual recognition positioning unit, and calibrating the axis motion pulses and the physical space distance and angle units.

[0106] Furthermore, the screening control module is used to control the loading and unloading units, the component picking and placing units and the visual recognition and positioning units, so that the units cooperate with each other to complete the component loading, picking, placing and classification unloading processes.

[0107] Embodiment 2:

[0108] like Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic testing method for BGA package components, including:

[0109] S1. Through the workshop MES system, the component testing system obtains the model, number, test index and measuring instrument configuration parameter information of the component to be tested;

[0110] S2. After the operator completes the loading operation in the automatic screening system, the operator selects the component model for testing in the interactive interface of the component testing system;

[0111] S3. According to the component model, the component test system automatically configures the parameters of the general measuring instrument, and sends a success message to the automatic screening system after the configuration is completed; if the configuration is wrong, an alarm is issued on the interactive interface to remind the cause of the error;

[0112] S4. After receiving the success information, the automatic screening system starts self-checking; if the self-checking fails, a failure information is sent to the component testing system to alarm on the interactive interface to remind the cause of the error;

[0113] S5, the automatic screening system is started, and according to whether the component to be tested is capped, corresponding visual inspection, component picking, and component placement in the test station unit are performed, and placement success information and component number information are sent to the component testing system;

[0114] S6. After receiving the component placement success information, the component testing system starts the universal measuring instrument and binds the instrument measurement result information with the component number;

[0115] S7, the component testing system determines the component test result and sends the qualification information to the automatic screening system;

[0116] S8. According to the test result, the automatic screening system removes the tested packaged components from the test station unit and places them in a qualified component unloading tray or an unqualified component unloading tray;

[0117] S9, judging whether all the components to be tested on the component loading tray have been tested, if so, jumping to S10; otherwise, jumping to S5;

[0118] S10, the workshop MES system obtains component test index data and determination result information, pushes unqualified component information to the rework station, and locks the production status of unqualified components.

[0119] In an optional implementation, the embodiment of the present invention further provides that: before the component is capped, the automatic screening system in S5 specifically performs the following automatic screening process; Figure 4 As shown, specifically including:

[0120] S101, using a visual inspection module to inspect the presence, type, front and back, and position of the components to be tested in the component loading tray;

[0121] S102, picking up the component to be tested from the component loading tray by the electric cylinder clamping device;

[0122] S103, placing the component to be tested in the component flipping module by the electric cylinder clamping device;

[0123] S104, using the component flipping module to flip the component to be tested 180 degrees so that the ball-planting surface faces downward;

[0124] S105, picking up the flipped component from the component flipping module by the electric cylinder clamping device, and placing it in the test fixture;

[0125] S106, the nozzle pick-up and placement device picks up the component cover plate and places it accurately on the uncapped component in the test fixture.

[0126] In an optional implementation manner, the embodiment of the present invention further provides that: after the component is capped, the automatic screening system in S5 specifically performs the following automatic screening process; Figure 4 As shown, specifically including:

[0127] S201, using a visual inspection module to inspect the presence, type, front and back, and position of the components to be tested in the component loading tray;

[0128] S202, picking up the component to be tested from the component loading tray by the suction nozzle suction and placement device;

[0129] S203, the nozzle suction device accurately places the component to be tested in the test fixture

[0130] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0131] In the embodiment of the present invention, the component test system is connected to the workshop MES system to obtain information such as component test index requirements and measurement instrument configuration parameters, and autonomously control instruments and meters for different components to complete test tasks with high accuracy; at the same time, the automatic screening system uses machine vision recognition and positioning, high-precision motion control, and flexible pick-and-place modules to efficiently complete operations such as picking and placing components before and after packaging, reducing the manual burden. In addition, the provided component test system and automatic screening system network collaborative testing solution further meets the high-efficiency and high-accuracy testing requirements of different types of radar transceiver components, which is very suitable for the multi-variety batch production mode of phased array radar transceiver components.

[0132] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0133] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic test system for BGA package components, characterized in that: Includes component testing systems for communication links and automated screening systems; After receiving the test signal sent by the component test system, the automatic screening system is used to perform corresponding visual inspection, component picking, and component placement operations in the test station unit according to whether the component to be tested is capped, and send placement success information and component number information to the component test system; The component testing system includes a testing software unit and a universal measuring instrument. The testing software unit is used to control the corresponding universal measuring instrument to complete the component index test after receiving the placement success information, and send the test judgment result to the automatic screening system, so that the automatic screening system can pick up the tested packaged components according to the judgment result to complete the classification placement.

2. The automatic testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test software unit includes an initialization self-check module, an MES information interface module, an instrument control module, a test management module and a data management module; wherein: The initialization self-check module is used to perform a functional self-check of the measuring instrument, supporting software, and system communication after the system is started, and to send a test signal to the automatic screening system to confirm that each unit in the system is in normal working condition; The MES information interface module is connected to the workshop MES system through the workshop LAN, and is used to obtain the model, code, test index requirements and measuring instrument configuration parameter information of the component to be tested, and save them in the data management module; The instrument control module is used to automatically configure the parameters of the general measuring instrument and control the working status of the instrument in real time; The test management module is used to receive operations of the operator to select the packaging component model, start the test, and terminate the test; The data management module is used to store the model, code, test index requirements and test judgment results of the component to be tested, and provides a custom export function for test data.

3. The automatic testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The universal measuring instrument comprises one or a combination of any several of the following: a signal source, a spectrum analyzer, a power meter, a vector network analyzer, an oscilloscope, a noise analyzer, a power supply, a local oscillator signal source and a programmable power supply.

4. The automatic testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic screening system includes a loading and unloading unit, a component picking and placing unit, a visual recognition and positioning unit, a test station unit, and a control software unit; The loading and unloading unit includes a component loading and conveying platform and a component unloading and conveying platform; wherein: The component loading and conveying platform is used to realize accurate positioning and stable transmission of the components to be tested; the component unloading and conveying platform is used to automatically unload, accurately position and stably convey the tested packaged components, and realize the partitioning and placement of qualified components and unqualified components; The component pick-and-place unit includes a test component pick-and-place module, a test component pick-and-place module, a visual inspection module, a gantry transmission module, and a component flip module assembly; wherein: The pick-and-place module for the component to be tested is used to pick up the component to be tested from the component loading tray to the visual recognition and positioning unit for visual recognition and measurement, and place it in the test fixture after recognition and measurement; the pick-and-place module for the tested component is used to pick up the tested component from the test fixture to the component unloading tray; the visual inspection module is used for coding recognition of the upper and lower trays and identification, measurement and positioning of the components to be tested and tested; the gantry conveying module is used to support and carry the pick-and-place module for the component to be tested, the pick-and-place module for the tested component and the visual inspection module; the component flipping module is used to realize a 180-degree flip of the component position so that its ball-planting surface faces downward; The visual recognition and positioning unit includes a side character recognition module and a BGA surface detection and positioning module; wherein: The side character recognition module is used to detect and identify the component number information on the side of the component to be tested, so as to bind it with the test judgment result; the BGA surface detection and positioning module is used to detect whether the BGA surface contact points of the component to be tested are damaged or blocked, and determine whether the component direction is correct; The test station unit is composed of an XY direction fine-tuning platform, a component test fixture and a test base; wherein: The XY direction fine-tuning platform is used to fix the component test fixture, and can adjust the size in the XY direction to meet the use requirements of different test fixtures; the component test fixture is composed of an upper cover module, a base module and an auxiliary circuit, and is connected to a universal measuring instrument through a radio frequency matrix switch; the test base is used to fix the XY direction fine-tuning platform; The control software unit is composed of a test information interface module, a device self-check module, a calibration correction module and a screening control module; wherein: The test information interface module is connected to the test software unit to receive the test signal sent by the component test system and the number information of the component to be tested; the equipment self-test module is used to check the sensor, supporting software and cylinder after receiving the test signal sent by the component test system; the calibration and correction module is used to calibrate the camera pixels and physical space units in the visual recognition and positioning unit, as well as the axis motion pulses and physical space distance and angle units; the screening control module is used to control the loading and unloading units, the component picking and placing units and the visual recognition and positioning units, so that the units can cooperate with each other to complete the component loading, picking, placing and classification unloading processes.

5. The automatic testing system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The component loading and conveying platform is composed of a component loading tray, a bearing platform, a linear guide rail, a synchronous belt, a stepper motor, a locking cylinder and a positioning sensor; The component unloading platform is composed of a qualified component unloading tray, an unqualified component unloading tray, a bearing platform, a linear guide rail, a synchronous belt, a stepper motor, a locking cylinder and a positioning sensor; The pick-and-place module for the component to be tested is composed of an electric cylinder clamping device, a nozzle pick-and-place device, a Z-axis lifting motor, a position sensor and an electrical installation board.

6. An automatic testing method for BGA package components, characterized in that: include: S1. Through the workshop MES system, the component testing system obtains the model, number, test index and measuring instrument configuration parameter information of the component to be tested; S2. After the operator completes the loading operation in the automatic screening system, the operator selects the component model for testing in the interactive interface of the component testing system; S3. According to the component model, the component testing system automatically configures the general measuring instrument parameters and sends a success message to the automatic screening system after the configuration is completed; If the configuration is wrong, an alarm will be given on the interactive interface to remind you of the cause of the error; S4. After receiving the success information, the automatic screening system starts self-checking; if the self-checking fails, a failure information is sent to the component testing system to alarm on the interactive interface to remind the cause of the error; S5, the automatic screening system is started, and according to whether the component to be tested is capped, corresponding visual inspection, component picking, and component placement in the test station unit are performed, and placement success information and component number information are sent to the component testing system; S6. After receiving the component placement success information, the component testing system starts the universal measuring instrument and binds the instrument measurement result information with the component number; S7, the component testing system determines the component test result and sends the qualification information to the automatic screening system; S8. According to the test result, the automatic screening system removes the tested packaged components from the test station unit and places them in a qualified component unloading tray or an unqualified component unloading tray; S9, judging whether all the components to be tested on the component loading tray have been tested, if so, jumping to S10; otherwise, jumping to S5; S10, the workshop MES system obtains component test index data and determination result information, pushes unqualified component information to the rework station, and locks the production status of unqualified components.

7. An automatic testing method as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: Before the components are capped, the automatic screening system in S5 specifically performs the following automatic screening process: S101, using a visual inspection module to inspect the presence, type, front and back, and position of the components to be tested in the component loading tray; S102, picking up the component to be tested from the component loading tray by the electric cylinder clamping device; S103, placing the component to be tested in the component flipping module by the electric cylinder clamping device; S104, using the component flipping module to flip the component to be tested 180 degrees so that the ball-planting surface faces downward; S105, picking up the flipped component from the component flipping module by the electric cylinder clamping device, and placing it in the test fixture; S106, the nozzle pick-up and placement device picks up the component cover plate and places it accurately on the uncapped component in the test fixture.

8. An automatic testing method as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: After the components are capped, the automatic screening system in S5 specifically performs the following automatic screening process: S201, using a visual inspection module to inspect the presence, type, front and back, and position of the components to be tested in the component loading tray; S202, picking up the component to be tested from the component loading tray by the suction nozzle suction and placement device; S203, the nozzle pick-up and placement device accurately places the component to be tested in the test fixture.

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