A controlled approach to Chip-Off forensics
Chip-off is an invasive hardware-preparation method in which a semiconductor package is physically removed from a PCB for a laboratory’s separate downstream examination workflow.
PDR equipment controls the heating, removal and model-dependent handling stage. It does not read, decode or analyse memory, and successful removal does not guarantee usable data.
Why thermal control matters
Chip-off is a high-consequence procedure. The selected solder joints must release while the component, PCB and surrounding assembly remain within the laboratory’s validated process limits.
Focused Infrared top heating
Adjustable infrared directs energy towards the selected component without a forced hot-air stream across the target area.
Controlled PCB preheating
Preheating manages the wider board thermal mass and helps the laboratory develop a controlled heating cycle.
Model-specific sensing
Temperature feedback, sensing and handling differ by model. Stored profiles apply to the validated device and setup, not every board universally.
Visible, documented process
The working area and ThermoActive profile remain available to the operator during applicable stages of the procedure.
Chauffage visibleInfrarouge focalisé sur le composant cible
Un infrarouge focalisé et réglable dirige l’énergie vers le composant sélectionné tandis que la zone de travail reste visible pendant toute la procédure.
Profil thermiqueProfils du composant et du PCB visibles
Le logiciel ThermoActive affiche en direct les courbes de température du composant et du PCB par rapport au profil défini, rendant le procédé thermique visible et répétable.
Retrait contrôléLa procédure de retrait en vue
L’infrarouge focalisé chauffe le composant sélectionné selon son profil défini avant qu’il ne soit retiré de la carte dans des conditions contrôlées.
Chip-off systems for your laboratory.
Chipmate
Le système manuel contrôlé d’entrée de gamme pour le chip-off forensique.
Compare ChipmateChipmate Pro
Chip-Off et Chip-Transfer professionnels avec des capacités accrues de mesure et de manipulation des composants.
Compare Chipmate ProChipmate Auto
Le plus haut niveau de manipulation assistée et de répétabilité de la gamme.
Compare Chipmate AutoChip-off equipment scope.
What happens after removal?
The component moves to the laboratory’s validated reader, adapter and analysis software. Those downstream tools are separate from PDR equipment.
Does PDR recover the data?
No. PDR supplies the physical heating, removal and handling equipment; it does not extract, decode or analyse data.
Is one profile suitable for every device?
No. Profiles and temperature limits must be developed and validated for the particular device, board, component and laboratory procedure.
Which Chipmate model fits?
Chipmate is the controlled manual entry point. Chipmate Pro adds greater sensing, handling and alignment. Chipmate Auto adds the highest level of assisted handling in the range.
Demonstration, installation and training are available from PDR. Each laboratory remains responsible for validating its own procedure, device compatibility and downstream examination workflow.
Discuss your chip-off workflow
Tell PDR about the device types, laboratory process and level of handling or automation you need.