E-LIT – Lock-In Thermography for electronics is an automated testing solution system (as part of NDT techniques) which allows non-contact (electrical) failure analysis of semiconductor material during the manufacturing process. Inhomogeneous temperature distribution, local power loss, leakage currents, resistive vias, cold joints, latch-up effects and soldering issues can be measured with Lock-in Thermography. This is achieved by using the shortest measurement times combined with a high-performance thermographic camera and a specialised lock-in procedure.

The power supply for this process is clocked with a synchronization module and failures that produce mK or even μK temperature differences are reliably detected by the Lock-in Thermography system.

Smallest defects at electronic components like point and line shunts, issues from overheating, internal (ohmic) shorts, oxide defects, transistor and diode failures on a PCB surface, in integrated circuits (IC´s), LED modules and battery cells can be detected and displayed in x and y positions. Additionally, it is possible to analyse stacked-die packages or multi-chip modules in z-direction with merely changing the lock-in frequency.

The powerful Lock-in Thermography software uses the latest algorithms and routines from most recent scientific publications.

E-LIT is extremely powerful also in resolving smallest geometrical structures as it can be equipped with strong microscopic lenses and additional SIL lenses. Identifying smallest structures with InfraTec´s E-LIT does not mean that the resulting field of view will also be smallest – implementing thermal cameras with detector sizes of up to (1,920 x 1,536) pixels provide large scale microscopic imaging. For even larger imaging stitching options are available.

Automated Testing Solution ACTIVE-LIT - Failure
  • training about active thermography

    Training: Active Ther­mo­graphy in NDT – Advant­ages, Chal­lenges, Oppor­tun­ities (chargeable)

    InfraTec offers a special seminar "Active Thermography in NDT" for thermography users with a corresponding professional orientation. It facilitates an efficient introduction to this NDT method. Participation fee for the training: 380 EUR*.

Benefits of the Modular Test Bench

Measurement with one workstation: from the entire circuit board to the smallest detail

  • Customised modular measuring station, e. g. with X-Y table and Z-axis manually or motorised adjustable, for positioning and individual adjustment of the working distances, depending on the size of the measured object
  • Flexibility through variable components, e. g. different optics, holding devices for the test specimen or contacting options
  • Online lock-in measurement with the highest sensitivity
  • Complete and detailed microscopy analysis
  • Geometrical resolution up to 1.3 μm per pixel with microscope lenses
  • Thermal resolution in the microkelvin range
  • Multi-layer analysis
  • Automatic scanning of larger samples due to precision mechanics
Automated Testing Solution ACTIVE-LIT - Modular test bench

Thermographic Images with Different Optics

Automated Testing Solution ACTIVE-LIT - Telephoto lens

Telephoto Lens 100 mm

100 mm telephoto lens with 500 mm close-up; pixel resolution 75 μm

Automated Testing Solution ACTIVE-LIT - Microscopic lens

Microscopic Lens 1×

1x microscopic lens; pixel resolution 15 μm

Automated Testing Solution ACTIVE-LIT - Microscopic lens

Microscopic Lens 3×

3x microscopic lens; pixel resolution 5 μm

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Europe & Rest of World

InfraTec GmbH
Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
Gostritzer Str. 61 – 63
01217 DresdenGERMANY

Thermographic Software IRBIS® 3 active

  • Operational software with comprehensive analysis options in laboratory conditions
  • Software add-on for automatic error classification based on parameter settings
  • Intuitive user interface for easy operation
  • Real-time display of the object being measured in various states
  • Multifaceted memory options for image data and measurement results
  • Alternative 0°, 90° or customised set phase angle image for representation of complex intensity information
  • Merging live and amplitude image
  • Optional: IV measurement, under sampling, drift compensation, DC-mode, power loss measurement, user and protocol administration, interface preparation: e.g. Profibus, Ethernet
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Automated Lock-In measurement with E-LIT from InfraTec

Automated Lock-In measurement with E-LIT from InfraTec

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Publications by our Customers

Lock-in Thermography for analyzing solar cells and failure analysis in other electronic components

Thermography automation system: PV-LIT

Transiente Methoden der Infrarot-Thermografie zur
zerstörungsfreien Fehleranalytik in der mikroelektronischen
Aufbau- und Verbindungstechnik (Language: German)

Infrared camera: ImageIR® 8300

Use of E-LIT for these Industries & Applications

  • thermal imaging for automotive applications
    Automotive Industry

    Automotive Industry

    Infrared camera systems help you to secure a high product quality in production and at your suppliers.

  • thermal imaging in aviation
    Aerospace Industry

    Aerospace Industry

    Comply with highest security demands by applying state-of-the-art infrared camera systems.

  • Active Thermography - Picture Credits: © Rainer / Fotolia.com
    Active Thermography

    Active Thermography

    Make use of active thermography for non-destructive and contact-free material testing, for both automated inline and offline solutions.

  • thermal imaging in electronics
    Electronics & Electrical Engineering

    Electronics & Electrical Engineering

    Measure temperature distributions of smallest electronic components with infrared cameras.

InfraTec service
Comprehensive Service from InfraTec

Comprehensive Service

Our Company’s own service department accompanies you even with complex automation solutions far beyond the actual sale. In the event of malfunctions, your enquiry is forwarded directly to the employees via a hotline. By remote maintenance, you will receive an initial diagnosis. Together with you, we analyse the cause of the problem and quickly find a solution.

InfraTec Service - Technical Support
InfraTec Service – Technical Support

InfraTec Service – Technical Support

For more than 30 years, InfraTec has been implementing thermographic solutions with partners worldwide. Based on this wealth of experience, a thorough analysis of the initial situation is one of the first steps in cooperation. We prepare feasibility analyses and advise you on the planning of your future thermographic system. Afterwards, you will receive an offer adapted to your specific requirements.

Thermography trainings
Training of your Employees

Training of your Employees

In our training centre in Dresden, you can attend practical thermography training courses. After the transfer of the turnkey system, upon request qualified employees of our service team will introduce you step by step to your automation solution and instruct future users on your premises.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec
Wide Range of Protective Housings

Wide Range of Protective Housings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermographic cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec camera equipment
Ask for your suitable accessories

InfraTec IR Camera Equipment

InfraTec offers high-quality accessories for all camera series. This allows users to flexibly adapt their camera to changing test and measurement environments and optimize it for daily indoor and outdoor use. The corresponding components are specially designed for the corresponding model and open up new possibilities – for current applications and new tasks.

Infrared Cameras for E-LIT

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