phoenix-x-ray Systems + Services Inc., innovator of the first commercially available nanofocus x-ray system and first fully automated failure analysis system, today at APEX introduced to the North American market the nanome-x with a 180 kV high-power nanofocus(tm) X-ray tube and an advanced 4 Megapixel digital detector. A complete and working system is on display in the company's booth no. 2317 at APEX the rest of the week.

A downloadable 300dpi high-resolution photo of the nanome-x is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.seeyouinprint.com/phoenix/nanomex_shadow.jpg.

This combination of high powered nanofocus tube and high resolution imager lets the system penetrate dense, shielded components in particular for the inspection of micro electronic components like CSPs, microBGAs, flip chips etc. used in automotive and military electronics. Magnification of greater than 20.000x can be achieved with the nanome-x system.

The 180 kV high power nanofocus(tm) X-ray tube is the latest X-ray tube development of the market leader phoenix-x-ray. The high resolution source is in particular useful for 3D computed tomography and 2D inspection using 70 degree OVHM (oblique viewing at highest magnification) technology.

The system comes standard with phoenix-x-ray's latest software package that greatly improves the ease of use of the system. This intuitive software includes the first image editing software with an algorithm tool box that improves the automatic measurements and image analysis. By adding a number of software modules, the nanome-x 180 kV can automate the inspection of BGAs, QFPs, PTHs, MLFs, bond wires, die-attaches, and multilayer boards, providing AXI test capabilities at FA pricing.

Prices for the new nanome-x 180 kV start at $200,000 for a comprehensive 2D inspection solution and $350,000 for a 3D high resolution X-ray inspection. Delivery is approximately 8 weeks ARO.

Customer contact

For more information on phoenix-x-ray Systems + Services Inc. or its products, west coast customers should contact David K. Lehmann at (661) 242-1967; via fax at (661) 310-0443; or e-mail Mr. Lehmann at dklehmann@phoenix-xray.com. Eastern customers can contact Cornelius Wuelker at 111 Second Avenue Northeast, Suite 311, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701; Telephone (727) 456-1465; e-mail Mr. Wuelker at cwuelker@phoenix-xray.com; website: http://www.phoenix-xray.com.

About phoenix-x-ray Systems + Services:

phoenix-x-ray(r), a dynamic group of companies founded in 1999 is the leading manufacturer of microfocus and nanofocus(r) X-ray systems, X-ray tubes and computed tomography systems.

Phoenix-x-ray world-wide supplies application oriented X-ray systems and complete customised inspection solutions for the electronics, semiconductor, automotive, aerospace and many other industries. The company puts high priority on customer service and large investments in the development of systems and software solutions in order to provide all-inclusive and versatile support to customers, establishing mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships.

CONTACT: See You In Print, Inc.

Joe Engler

(714) 662-2028 Ext. 601

joe@seeyouinprint.com

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