Semicaps SOM is a scanning optical microscope used for fault localization of integrated circuits 
using laser induced phenomena. It is an integrated compucentric system designed for maximum 
ease of use and flexibility. The system is optmized for high laser power delivery,sensitivity and spatial 
resolution. The open architecture of the system allows the application of current and future laser induced 
techniques.The modular design facilitates customization according to user requirements

Semicaps offers 2 types of SOM configurations for industrial use, the Analytical (Upright/Inverted) 
and the Tester Docked (Inverted) systems. The systems are designed for OBIC, SCOBIC, LIVA, TIVA, 
SEI, OBIRCH and pulsed laser technique and are upgradeable for future techniques. The system uses 
a 1064nm and a 1340nm laser. The 1064nm laser is capable of electron-hole pair generation through 
backside silicon while the 1340nm laser is a high resolution thermal probe which allows localized heating.
The laser multiplexer provides seamless selection, attenuation and blanking of the two lasers.

Semicaps microscope module is custom designed to provide maximum flexibility for the optical
components required for various techniques. Included in the microscope module is a motorized
detector selector, two 3-position optical component turrets and a 5-position objective turret.
The system comes with an auxiliary signal port, which has a proprietary hardware averager capable 
of 1 million sample averaging.