Methods and systems for sorting a plurality of components for directed self-assembly
AssigneeSelfArray, Inc.
InventorMark DURNIAK
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Abstract
Methods for binning, or sorting a plurality of components for directed self-assembly are provided. One method includes, for instance: providing a mapped wafer suspended in a mounting assembly; selecting at least one of the plurality of components for removal based on a set of parameters; moving at least one of an actuated impulse source and the mounting assembly to align the actuated impulse source and the at least one of the plurality of components; and removing the at least one of the plurality of components using the actuated impulse source, the removed at least one of the plurality of components falling into a bin below, the at least one of the plurality of components falling in any orientation.
Claims18
A system for sorting a plurality of components, the system comprising:
- a mounting assembly for containing and moving a mapped wafer comprising a plurality of components;
- an actuated impulse source;
- and
- a bin, wherein the bin receives at least one of the plurality of components in any orientation when removed from the wafer using the actuated impulse source.
A method for sorting a plurality of components, the method comprising:
- providing a mapped wafer suspended in a mounting assembly;
- selecting at least one of the plurality of components for removal based on a set of parameters;
- moving at least one of an actuated impulse source and the mounting assembly to align the actuated impulse source and the at least one of the plurality of components;
- and
- removing the at least one of the plurality of components using the actuated impulse source, the removed at least one of the plurality of components falling into a bin below, the at least one of the plurality of components falling in any orientation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.