With the introduction of new ConnX-VLED, Kulicke & Soffa now provides an advance cost/performance bonding solution for the complete spectrum of LED applications.

The new ConnX-VLED provides all of the same advantages over competitive products, incorporating precision to +/- 3.0 µm, automatic recovery paths for the common production stoppages, programmable back-up power and many others. The new ConnX-VLED joins iStack, ICONNPSTM and ConnX in the company’s Power Series platform, the semiconductor assembly equipment for the challenging applications. Driven by the powerful X-Y-Z motion control system, Power Series products provide the high levels of speed, precision and throughput for less cost of ownership.

Scott Kulicke, chairman and chief executive officer of Kulicke & Soffa, stated “recently, the LED market has been one of the bright spots in the semiconductor industry, as interest in energy-saving lighting solutions remains strong even amid the current economic weakness. We expect that this market will continue to grow as the emphasis on energy efficiency becomes common in public policy and private practice. With the launch of ConnX-VLED, we are extending the technology leadership of ConnX to cover the full range of LED applications, and are positioned to grow with this market as energy efficient LED solutions become commonplace.”

The new ConnX-VLED made its first appearance at SEMICON China 2009 held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from March 17 to March 19, 2009, Shanghai PRC.