CQC, which stands for CIMS Quality Center, is the live quality monitoring tool that allows users to have an up-to-the-minute view of ongoing quality-related issues based on data generated by AOI in real time.

How does CQC work?

CQC is a software that runs on a stand alone standard computer that must be linked to CDBIC server in order to retrieve data from AOI and CVR systems. The display options are very flexible in order to accommodate various types of users and preferences.

For example, a QA manager may be interested in defects distribution statistics and trends, current yield, defects maps and clustering of specific types of defects on a panel. On the other hand, a production manager may choose to focus on equipment utilization data or total panels scanned and verified. An AOI supervisor can configure a view that shows current equipment status, average total calls trends or each individual throughput data.

All those different views and preferences can be easily configured per user with practically unlimited customization options making CQC an invaluable tool for every level of PCB manufacturing operation.

VVS, which stands for Virtual Verification System, enables PCB manufacturers to significantly improve AOI cycle efficiency by reducing the number of verification stations and their associated manpower.

How does VVS work?

VVS consists of a server that pulls the images of defects from every CIMS AOI and then sends them to VVS stations for sorting and filtering. In VVS stations, those images are shown to operators who then quickly remove non-critical and non-functional calls while passing only images that are most likely to represent true defects directly to CIMS Verification & Repair stations (CVR).

As a result, subsequent visual verification of actual panels with CIMS CVR focuses mostly on marking and repairing of the real defects rather than skipping over non-critical and non-functional defects.

Moreover, VVS operation enables defects classification that is normally done on CVR. This further simplifies the visual verification process.

CDB and CDBIC are data management systems integrated with CIMS equipment. They are designed for quality and process control of the entire PCB inspection production cycle while also serving as real time defects classification system.

CDB brings together four critical elements of the AOI process:

• Efficient Quality Control
• Real Time Process Control
• Monitoring Efficiency over Time
• Flexible Reporting System

CDBIC adds another layer of control by tracing individual defective units across multiple layers and processes. It also integrates AVI data into the data management process combining it with the inputs from AOI.