Instrument Qualification advances

Neil White holds a personal chair in the school of electronics and computer science. University of Southampton. He has been active in sensor development since 1985. In 1988 he was awarded a PhD from the University of Southampton. He has considerable experience in the design and fabrication of a wide variety of sensors, formulation of novel thick-film sensing materials and intelligent sensor systems. Professor White is director and co-founder of the University of Southampton spin-out-company Perpetuum Ltd. He has over 200 publications in the area of instrumentation and advanced sensor technology. His professional qualifications include chartered engineer, fellow of the lET, fellow of the lOP, chartered physicist and senior member of the IEEE. 

Mass spectrometry has become more useful In the support of electronic development and manufacturing processes. Fourier transform mass spectrometry, the latest advance in this analytical method, Is another step forward in versatility, sensitivity and reproducibility in analytical characterization, qualification and quantification of raw materials and contaminants as used in electronic devices. A review will be provided of basic instrument hardware and interfacing, significant operating parameters and limitations, and special inlet systems. Emphasis will be placed on material evaluation, process control and failure analysis. Data handling will be reviewed using appropriate examples encountered in material and failure analysis. 

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