Sample Prep Wafer Scribing

PELCO FlexScribe 300 Wafer Scriber

A manual wafer scribing system for clean, controlled scribe lines on brittle materials. It supports top-side scribing of wafers up to 300 mm and handles materials such as silicon, sapphire, and glass.

PELCO FlexScribe 300
Max Wafer Size 300 mm (12 in)
Min Wafer Size 5 mm
Scribing Method Carbide wheel
Scribing Top-side

System Capabilities

The FlexScribe 300 provides manual scribing with controlled scribe length and repeatable alignment. It is designed for brittle and hard materials where clean, straight scribe lines are required before cleaving.

The tool supports a wide range of wafer sizes and can be used on silicon, sapphire, quartz, glass, and ceramics.

Operating Modes

Straight-Line Scribing

Manual scribing for clean, controlled break lines.

Adjustable Scribe Length

Set the scribe length for repeatable cuts.

Alignment Guides

Support precise alignment of wafers and samples.

Top-Side Scribing

Configured for top-side scribing on brittle materials.

Technical Specifications

Wafer Size Range 5 mm to 300 mm (12 in)
Scribing Method Carbide scribing wheel
Scribing Orientation Top-side scribing
Supported Materials Silicon, sapphire, quartz, glass, ceramics
Operation Manual wafer scribing
Use Case Controlled scribe lines for clean cleaving

Comparison: This System vs Conventional Alternative

A high-level comparison to highlight performance and workflow advantages.

Feature This System Conventional Method
Precision Higher accuracy and repeatability Standard tolerance
Workflow Streamlined and automated Manual or multi-step
Throughput Faster turnaround Slower cycle time

Common Applications

Wafer Dicing Create scribe lines prior to cleaving or breaking.
Sample Preparation Prepare smaller test coupons from larger wafers.
Material Testing Generate fracture lines for brittle material studies.
Device Singulation Separate devices on patterned wafers or substrates.