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'''Sample preparation equipment''' refers to equipment used for the preparation of physical specimens for subsequent [[Biology:Microscopy|microscopy]] or related disciplines - including [[Engineering:Failure analysis|failure analysis]] and [[Quality control|quality control]]. The equipment includes the following types of machinery:

* Precision cross-sectioning saws
* Precision lapping & polishing machines
* Selected Area Preparation Systems
* {{anchor|Decapsulation}}Decapsulation machinery (using mechanical, chemical/ 'jet etching' acid, laser and plasma methodologies)
* [[Focused ion beam]] (FIB) systems
* Anti-reflective coating systems
* Dimpling equipment
* Sputter coating equipment 
* Carbon and metal evaporation systems

Each of these system types incorporates a wealth of accessories and consumable items which fit the particular system for a specific application.

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061215011105/http://www.ultratecusa.com/PDFlibrary/MW%20NOV03l.pdf Article from MATERIALS WORLD Journal discussing the various sample preparation disciplines that allow for failure analysis of electronic materials and components]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061215011639/http://www.ultratecusa.com/equipmnt/ASAP-1-Video-Tutorial.htm Article from ULTRA TEC Web-site discussing the backside sample preparation of a packaged electronic device that allow for (through silicon) backside analysis]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061116102401/http://www.muanalysis.com/technical/decapsulation-repackaging.html Article discussing the applications of jet etch equipment]

[[Category:Industrial equipment]]

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