Q: What services does Premier Semiconductor Offer?
A: Premier Semiconductor is the "One-Stop-Shop" for back-services including IC Test, Wafer Probe, Burn-in, Programming, Pb Free & Tin Lead Conversion, Hot Solder Dip & Retinning, Lead & Ball Scan, Lead Repair, BGA Reball, Ball Attach, Tape & Reel, Demark, Blacktop, Mark, IC Recovery from Boards, Solderability Testing, Fine & Gross Leak Testing, Resistance to Solvents Testing.

Q: How will my company benefit by using Premier Semiconductor's services?
A: Given the fact technology changes frequently in our industry, so do employee's skills, capital equipment and overhead costs. Premier Semiconductor has already made the investment in capital equipment and infrastructure therefore, preserving your company's cash to invest in your core competencies. Premier Semiconductor can comparatively charge a lower price since our equipment utilization is higher given our mix of customers.

Q: Can Premier Semiconductor drop ship and/or ship overseas?
A: Based on your specific instructions, product is shipped to a 3rd party address and using a 3rd party freight company, courier or air cargo account number. Shipments are made to 3rd party domestic or international customers and to all parts of the world.

Q: What is Premier Semiconductor's typical cycle time?
A: Normal cycle times for programming first articles range from within 1 hour to 24 hours. Cycle time is within 24 hours if you choose our optional expedite service, to a typical 2-3 day window depending on the particular service requested.

Q: What type of security protects my product & software files?
A: Strict security precautions are deployed including; surveillance cameras, 24 hour monitored alarm, firewall protection, badge swipe/magnetic locked entrance doors, unique customer passwords for program file access.

Q: Why should my company use your lead repair services?
A: In many cases it may be less expensive for Premier Semiconductor to repair pins on certain parts than to build or buy new ones. We utilize automated platforms to ensure consistent results and quality repeatability. This controlled process helps reduce your scrap cost and save your company money.

Q: How do I obtain a quote for services my company needs?
A: Our Sales team is ready to assist you. Please contact us at (480) 736-1970 x16. Or e-mail us at sales@premierS2.com or sales@premierTest.com

Q: Why utilize a domestic service provider vs. going off-shore?
A: Many times companies cannot afford the long turn around/shipping times and costs associated with an off-shore vendor. Typically your low volume, high mix of product do not fit the off-shore mold of mainstream, high volume production. In fact most Military, Aerospace and some Medical products require manufacturing and test content be largely processed in the US, thus precluding the off-shore option. Premier has the capacity to process high volume requirements in relatively short cycle times.

Q: What type of equipment does Premier Semiconductor use?
A: Premier Semiconductor has invested in industry leading equipment. Our Test, Programming, Tape & Reel, Mark, Lead Inspection, Lead Repair, Reballing, solder dip, Pb free conversion equipment etc, allows for automated processing (as opposed to manual). This automation enhances process repeatability, yield and quality.

Q: What is the typical experience level of Premier Semiconductor employees?
A: Our employees have vast experience and training in performing the services we offer. Most of our people have been doing this for no less than 4 years with some having over 22 years of experience. We continuously research and strive to develop the needed processes and skills to keep the services offered updated and perfected. Our customers may therefore rely on Premier for service solutions.

Q: What is RoHS?
A: "Reduction of Hazardous Substances" is a European initiative with an implementation deadline of July 2006. RoHS is very explicit about which substances should be restricted and the precise levels that may be tolerated for mercury, cadmium, lead, Hexavalent chromium, PBB and PBDE in electronic products.

Q: Can you convert Tin-Lead IC's to Pb free?
Can you perform Pb free conversion for Tin-Lead IC's?
A: Yes, Tin-Lead is removed from IC termination pins or balls and replaced with Pb-free tin. Also, Pb-free is removed from pins or balls and replaced with Tin-Lead. Various solder alloys of Tin-Lead and Pb -free compositions are available. Our expertise is available to assist you with your conversion needs and help ease the transition process. In addition, other package integrity issues are safeguarded by virtue of our ability to perform automated detape & retape, scan, repair, re-bake, mark integrity and Pb identification.

Q: We have old parts in stock, how can we verify if the solder finish is still good?
If part finish is not good, can the finish be restored?
A: Solderability evaluation is performed to verify compliance to MIL-STD-883 or J-STD-002 standards requirements. Lead finishes are either accepted or rejected based on solder coating coverage, dewetting or non-wetting. A certificate of conformance is issued for accepted lots. The lead finish for rejected lots could then be restored to acceptable criteria.