Non Destructive Characterization, Inspection, Failure Analysis of Advanced Components and Sensors With a High Resolution & High Contrast Microtomography (microCT) System

Abstract

3D X-ray microtomography (microCT) can non-destructively characterize, inspect and solve many failure analysis problems associated with the manufacture of advanced materials, components, finished products, sensors for the military and industry. Conventional microCTs however, have spatial resolution limitation (typically of the order of a few microns to tens of microns) and poor contrast with low Z (atomic number) materials. We describe the role of a novel high resolution and high contrast microCT to visualize defects at the micron and sub-micron length scales, typically encountered in the manufacturing and development of advanced sensors and polymer composites. Examples shown include semiconductor packages, low temperature co-fire ceramics (LTCC), and Laser fusion targets spheres.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA481772

Entities

People

  • Andrei Tkachuk
  • Frederick Duewer
  • Hauyee Chang
  • Joanna Cheong
  • Michael Feser
  • S. H. Lau
  • Wenbing Yun

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Communication Systems
  • Composite Materials
  • Contrast
  • Detectors
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Electronics
  • Fabrication
  • High Resolution
  • Imaging Techniques
  • Inspection
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Microscopy
  • Semiconductors
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics