The Case for Higher Magnification when Inspecting PCBs

Seeing is literally everything when it comes to inspection.

Increased minaturisation of devices coupled with the higher population density of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and assemblies places huge demands on PCB inspectors, PCB reworkers, Operators and even R&D areas, where normally higher levels of inspection equipment may be found.

Traditionally high magnification means additional lenses, and whether this is a microscope or a digital microscope adding higher magnification lenses reducing the working distance significantly, making many tasks like soldering much harder.

The challenge is to provide the inspector with ample space to handle the PCB, allow rework/repair or testing and yet offer clear live images at higher magnification levels without the need for changing lenses.

The NEW F35s Digital Microscope from Inspectis provides exactly this solution and in an ergonomic, easy to use platform which will help the user concentrate for longer periods, therefore increasing both the inspection speed and yield. Full HD Images (1080p) at 60fps with 1-35 motorised zoom provides up to x61.4 magnification at 228mm working distance, more than enough space for any rework tools.