Seika Machinery Introduces PR1 Pocket Handy BGA Solder Ball Checker

Seika Machinery, Inc., introduces M.S. Engineering Co. Ltd.’s PR1 BGA Solder Ball Checker for fast and accurate inspection of BGA soldering and QFP lead sections.

The easy-to-use system is the ideal solution for checking BGA solder balls. The handheld system provides fast and accurate inspection of the soldered points and surface of BGAs, and features a conductive body for ESD. It also enables visual inspection of QFP leads as well as chip parts. As an additional benefit, the small checker (50 x 30 x 15 mm, weighing 25 g) fits in a handy pocket and comes standard with a wrist strap for convenience.

The PR1 is capable of inspecting the interior section of BGA packages using a battery-powered white-LED lighting system. With an expanded lens, the PR1 is capable of up to 7X magnification.