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NS 8080 SH

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The NS 8080 SH is a Seiko Epson IC handler. The NS 8080 SH is a high-speed handler. The NS 8080 SH is an IC test handler with 8-site testing capability.[1][2][3]

NS 8080 SH — Inventory photo
Fig. 01NS 8080 SHInventory photo[1]

Power

Single Phase[1]

Performance

50 - 90°C ±2°C; 90 - 155°C ±3°C[3]

What it is

The NS 8080 SH is an IC test handler.[3]

The NS 8080 SH is a Seiko Epson test and probe tool in the NS 8080 family.[2]

How it works

The NS 8080 SH uses a heating plate and supports ambient and high-temperature operation.[3]

The NS 8080 SH supports multi-site testing and binning.[3]

Where it fits in the process flow

The NS 8080 SH is used for testing and sorting chip packages.[3]

Applications

The NS 8080 SH handles QFP, TSOP, CSP, WLCSP, BGA, QFN, PLCC, LGA, and PGA devices.[3]

The NS 8080 SH is intended for testing smartphone, tablet PC, automotive, and RF chips.[3]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical6

Single Phase[1]
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Voltage
200 Vac[2]
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50/60 Hz[1]
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Power Requirements
Single Phase, 200 Vac, 50/60 Hz[2]
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Power Requirements
Single Phase 200 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 6 kVA[3]2 sources
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Frequency
50/60 Hz[2]
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Wafer handling3

Type
IC Handler[1]
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Type
IC Test Handler[3]2 sources
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Handler Dimensions
1,500 x 1,860 x 2,000 mm[3]
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Performance2

Maximum Throughput
Ambient Temperature: 13,500 units per hour; High Temperature: 8,200 units per hour[3]2 sources
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Temperature Accuracy
50 - 90°C ±2°C; 90 - 155°C ±3°C[3]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Weight
1,090kg[3]
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Configuration & options11

High Speed[1]
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Category
Test & Probe[2]
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Speed
High Speed[1]
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Testing capability
8-site (4 x 2)[3]2 sources
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Testing area
184 x 149 mm[3]2 sources
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Max. Contact Force
120 kgf[3]2 sources
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Devices Handled
QFP, TSOP, CSP, WLCSP, BGA, QFN, PLCC, LGA, PGA[3]
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Test Mode
8-site (4 x 2) Square; 4-site (2 x 2) In-Line; 4-site (4 x 1); 2-site Single[3]
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Heating Method
Heating Plate[3]
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Binning
Max. 6 bins (Auto 3, Manual 3)[3]
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Tray
JEDEC (135.9 x 315.0 mm)[3]
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What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • ConfigurationSingle Phase[1]
  • Voltage200 Vac[2]
  • Configuration50/60 Hz[1]
  • Power RequirementsSingle Phase, 200 Vac, 50/60 Hz[2]
  • Power RequirementsSingle Phase 200 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 6 kVA[3]
  • Frequency50/60 Hz[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is the NS 8080 SH?

The NS 8080 SH is a Seiko Epson IC handler in the test and probe category.[1][2][3]

What test mode does the NS 8080 SH support?

The NS 8080 SH supports 8-site testing in a 4 by 2 arrangement.[2][3]

Which device packages can the NS 8080 SH handle?

The NS 8080 SH handles QFP, TSOP, CSP, WLCSP, BGA, QFN, PLCC, LGA, and PGA devices.[2][3]

What throughput figures are given for the NS 8080 SH?

The NS 8080 SH is specified at up to 13,500 units per hour in ambient temperature and up to 8,200 units per hour in high temperature.[2][3]

What electrical input is specified for the NS 8080 SH?

The NS 8080 SH uses single-phase power at 200 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, with a 6 kVA rating.[3]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the NS 8080 SH are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the NS 8080 SH are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the NS 8080 SH are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the NS 8080 SH are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the NS 8080 SH are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the NS 8080 SH is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]epson.com.ph — epson.com.phepson.com.ph
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026.

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