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    Schedule of Services

    Hi-Rel Laboratories specializes in the solution of process, production and application problems requiring knowledge and experience in such diverse fields as microelectronics and materials technology. In order to support these efforts, the Laboratory maintains the instrumentation required to obtain data with which to formulate a model of the problem and its solution. The following lists routine laboratory service fees by instrument or task. Custom pricing for definitive programs will be Quoted on Request.

    The normal work day, Monday through Friday, commences at 7:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm with a one hour lunch break. Work through lunch, after 4:00 pm, prior to 7:00 am, or on weekends is performed at 1 and 1/2 times normal rate. Requests for priority scheduling (RUSH) results in a 50% additional rescheduling charge. Normal Scheduling provides for work to be completed in 20 working days. Minimum laboratory billing is $125.00. Hourly charges are calculated in 1/2 hour increments after the first hour for 5 to 7 working day turn around. For 2 to 3 working day turnaround (when possible), there is an 80% additional charge.


    Subcontracted Services

    Any analysis required by a Customer that must be sent to a subcontractor will be charged the subcontractor's charge plus 50% (minimum $75.00).

    Instrument Time
    (minimum 1 hour)
    C-SAM First Hour:
    Each Additional:
    $225.00
    $200.00
    Real Time X-ray First Hour:
    Each Additional:
    $225.00
    $200.00
    Scanning Electron Microscope
    (Includes SEM photography)
    First Hour:
    Each Additional:
    Half Day:
    Full Day:
    $175.00
    $125.00
    $500.00
    $1000.00
    SEM + EDXA
    Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy
    First Hour:
    Each Additional:
    Half Day:
    Full Day:
    $200.00
    $150.00
    $600.00
    $1200.00
    FT-IR
    Fourier Transform Infra Red
    First Hour:
    Each Additional:
    Half Day:
    Full Day:
    $200.00
    $150.00
    $600.00
    $1200.00
    Focused Ion Beam Sectioning First Hour:
    Each Additional:
    $400.00
    $350.00
    Optical Microscopy First Hour:
    Each Additional:
    Half Day:
    Full Day:
    $125.00
    $100.00
    $400.00
    $800.00
    Labor Rate
    Field:
    Portal-to-Portal, plus expenses. Minimum 1/2 day, plus mileage @ $0.50 per mile.
    Corporate Officers $300.00 per hour
    Senior Staff Level $250.00 per hour
    $1000.00 half-day
    $2000.00 full-day

    In-House: Senior Staff Level $200.00 per hour
    Staff Level $175.00 per hour
    Technician $135.00 per hour

    In-House
    with Customer Present and Directing Analysis:
    Half-Day $1500.00
    Full-Day $3000.00

    Destructive Physical Analysis
    ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

    DPA as referenced here is that series of tests and inspections currently required to qualify a component's quality on a lot-to-lot basis. For a semiconductor, this routinely includes:

    • External visual
    • External PMA
    • PIND
    • Radiography
    • Hermeticity
    • RGA
    • Delid
    • Internal PMA
    • Internal Visual
    • Bond Pull
    • SEM
    • Die Shear
    • Report

    All of the above tasks are usually performed to appropriate Military Specifications. Prices are based on the particular specification referenced and can include those detailed by Boeing, Northrop Grumman, DOD, NASA, or Lockheed Martin. For general pricing purposes, typical prices for a 5 piece sample lot DPA to MIL-STD-1580B w/CHANGE 2 requirements are listed below for various components.

    Transistors* $785.00 Thermistors $675.00
    Glass Diodes $665.00 Crystals* $715.00
    Capacitors $675.00 Resistors $620.00
    Magnetics (Inductor/
    Transformer)
    $770.00 Fuses $770.00
    Relays Quoted on
    Request
    Connectors $1125.00 (two piece lot)
    Integrated Circuits* $1045.00
    Prohibited Materials Analysis (PMA) is included in pricing above per MIL-STD-1580 w/CHANGE 2 for one piece. Cost is $125.00 for each additional sample (for all but Relays and Hybrids).
    *Pricing for QML/QPL devices only.
    SEM Metallization Inspection

    MIL-STD-883 Method 2018 or MIL-STD-750 Method 2077, all samples photodocumented, with etching included. (Cost per sample.)

    Die Type Single Level Dual Level Triple Level Four Level
    Transistors $100.00 $125.00 (GaAs FET)
    Integrated Circuit $125.00 $175.00 $225.00 $275.00

    Microelectronics Failure Analysis

    A basic guide line of pricing for analysis, based on 1 to 3 failed devices and a known good device for comparison, is as follows:

    Diodes $2200
    Passives $2200
    Transistors $2300
    Small scale integrated circuits $2500
    Large scale integrated circuits $2200
    Magnetics (coils, relays, etc) $2500

    The prices will be based on Failure Analysis time billed at $150.00 per hour and are based on past history. Occasionally the analysis will be of such a unique nature that it will entail more extensive efforts. These prices will be quoted at the time noted.

    If possible, the following information should be included with the failed part or parts:

    • Nature of the failure and results of any preliminary failure verification.
    • The conditions surrounding the failure, i.e. initial test, burn-in, field failure, high or low temperature, etc.
    • The specification or data sheet to which the part was being purchased.
    • A schematic of the application circuit in which the part was being used.
    • The name and telephone extension of the cognizant engineer or other technical contact with the customers organization.
    • Special testing, such as voltage contrast and EBIC, as required billed at instrument and engineer labor rates.
    Metallurgy and Materials Analytical Services

    Analysis of metals and materials related components and systems which require Engineering and diagnostic interpretation will be billed on a two tier cost basis.

    Minimum charge for materials or metallurgical failure analysis will be $1250.00 and will be Quoted on Request. The final price will be a total of all the laboratory services performed and the Engineering and Reporting charges needed to complete the process.



    Materialography/Cross-Section Charges
    (Includes documentation)

    Any area larger than 5 mils in diameter First plane $350.00
    Additional planes $175.00

    Any area 5 mils to 2 mils in diameter First plane $375.00
    Additional planes $200.00

    One area 2 mils to 0.5 mil in diameter First plane $400.00
    Additional planes $250.00

    One area less than 0.5 mil in diameter First plane $500.00
    Additional planes $350.00


    Package Construction Analysis:   $2000.00

    Includes cross-section, SEM, X-ray Spectroscopy of materials, Optical documentation in a detailed report with interpretation of data in a formal report.



    Stand-Alone Prohibited Materials Analysis (PMA):   Starts at $125 minimum

    Printed Wiring Boards

    Dye and Pry analysis for Ball Grid Array (BGA). Starts at $125 minimum (dependent on BGA size).


    Multilayer boards

    PTH quality verification to IPC-A-600 Rev H plating thickness and quality determination and written and photographic documentation of same and any rejectable hole construction details.

    Two cross-sections "X"+"Y" $700.00



    Visible Light Microscopy

    Analytical Visible Light Microscopy (VLM) $175.00 per hour

    VLM operation and interpretation by a senior member of the technical staff under the customer's direction $87.50 minimum

    VLM, routine: operation by the technician under the customer's direction $135.00 per hour, $67.50 minimum


    Semiconductor Cross-Sections   (Includes SEM documentation)


    Step coverage and contacts larger than 3 microns:
    Silicon and GaAs First plane $550.00
    Additional Planes $350.00

    Silicon on Sapphire First plane $750.00
    Additional Planes $375.00

    Smaller than 3 microns:
    Silicon and GaAs First plane $750.00
    Additional Planes $500.00

    Silicon on Sapphire First plane $900.00
    Additional Planes $425.00



    PIND

    Particle retrieval and identification of up to 3 particles per device
    First part per lot $500.00 ea.
    2-5 parts per lot $350.00 ea.
    6 or more per lot $300.00 ea.
    Report $100.00


    Decapsulation

    Plastic Modules
    First part $200.00 ea.
    Each additional part of the same composition $150.00 ea.

    Plastic IC's (DIL B Novalak Plastics)
    First part $100.00 ea.
    Each additional part of the same composition $85.00 ea.


    Upgrade Services
    Real Time X-Ray Radiography
    (Fein Focus)
    $200.00/
    hour
    (Quoted on Request for upgraded screening.)
    P.I.N.D. $165
    minimum.
    Quoted on Request
    Hermeticity Testing
    (Fine and Gross Leak / CHLD)
    $165
    minimum.
    Quoted on Request
    Dot Identification $165
    minimum.
    Quoted on Request
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