SMT INSPECTION SYSTEM

We would like to buy a good microscope for visual inspection of SMT PCBs especialy for highly populated PCBs assembled with fine pitch components including BGAs .

Please advise a suitable type of equipment visula inspection for volume production. Also please clarify the following: 1. What are the advantages and dis advantages of video microscope and optical microscope for visual inspection. 2. Which is the best option whether we can buy Camera based video inspection system or optical microscope. Please advise.

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