West Bond
7416A
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The West Bond 7416A is a wire bonder. The West Bond 7416A is a thermocompression wedge wire bonder.[1]
What it is
How it works
Where it fits in the process flow
The West Bond 7416A sits in semiconductor packaging and hybrid microelectronics assembly, where it creates fine-wire electrical interconnects.[3]
Applications
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- One source states the unit was listed as untested and could not be fully tested at the facility.
- One source states the unit powers on, the indicator lights illuminate, it switches between Channel 1 and Channel 2, the tool heats up, and manual head placement moves smoothly.
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical1
Configuration & options10
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Input voltage115V AC, 50/60 Hz[3]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What type of wire bonder is the West Bond 7416A?
The West Bond 7416A is a thermocompression wedge wire bonder.[1]
What bonding technique does the West Bond 7416A use?
The West Bond 7416A uses thermocompression bonding, which relies on heat and pressure to form wire bonds.[1]
Is the West Bond 7416A a ball bonder or a wedge bonder?
The West Bond 7416A is a wedge wire bonder, not a ball bonder.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 7416A are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 7416A are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 7416A are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the 7416A are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the 7416A is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 7416A are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]semistarcorp.com — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
- [2]jmind.com — jmind.comjmind.com
- [3]recycledgoods.com — recycledgoods.comrecycledgoods.com
- [4]West-Bond 7416A Thermocompression Wedge Wire Bonder | SemiStar — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
- [5]Westbond 7416A Wire Bonder — wotol.comwotol.com
Last updated Oct 7, 2026.
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