Tracking and Tracing with Serial Numbers


Semiconductor production lines move quickly, and every integrated circuit (IC) component must be identified at every stage of production, from manufacturing to final assembly. Failure to properly identify components can result in defective or incorrect chips slipping through the process, leading to waste, costly rework, and reputational risks. Automated identification systems read direct-part-marked (DPM) codes and text identifiers, such as serial or part numbers, while in motion at line speed. These systems validate the data against the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to ensure that the correct component is used at the appropriate step. This enables better tracking of chips throughout the production process, reduces waste, and optimizes yield.

Zebra FS80 reads DPM code and OCR on PCB

Identify, verify, and trace every IC at line speed to cut errors and keep inspection flowing from first scan through final test

Zebra FS80 reads DPM code and OCR on Semiconductor Chip

Automate part identification at line speed

Zebra fixed industrial scanners read tiny barcodes and Direct Part Mark (DPM) symbols on integrated circuits as they move through production and assembly. These scanners use advanced imaging technologies to capture data accurately, even from damaged, poorly printed, or low-contrast barcodes. This reduces errors in part identification, minimizing the risk of assembly errors or defective components entering the supply chain. Zebra fixed scanners are designed to integrate easily with existing manufacturing systems and software for streamlined deployment.

Screenshot of Focus PCB Serial Number

Decode, perform OCR, validate, and document with Aurora Focus

Aurora Focus integrates high-performance code reading and OCR capabilities into a single software package, enabling the accurate reading of 1D/2D codes and human-readable text, such as part numbers and serial numbers, even on challenging surfaces like PCBs or IC packages. When paired with Zebra’s Fixed Scanners, which offer resolutions of up to 16 MP, it reliably captures small codes and serial numbers at high speeds while also verifying data formats and flagging no-reads in real time.

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