1.1 ,These test methods cover tests to determine the pull strength of a series of wire bonds. Instructions are provided to modify the methods for use as a referee method. The methods can be used for wire bonds made with wire having a diameter of from 0.0007 to 0.003 in. (18 to 76 μ,m).
Note 1: ,Common usage at the present time considers the term “,wire bond”, to include the entire interconnection: both welds and the intervening wire span.