imFASP: An integrated approach combining in-situ filter-aided sample pretreatment with microwave-assisted protein digestion for fast and efficient proteome sample preparation

2016 ◽  
Vol 912 ◽  
pp. 58-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qun Zhao ◽  
Fei Fang ◽  
Ci Wu ◽  
Qi Wu ◽  
Yu Liang ◽  
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BioTechniques ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-151
Author(s):  
Alexandre Zougman ◽  
John P Wilson ◽  
Rosamonde E Banks

Serum is the body fluid most often used in biomarker discovery. Albumin, the most abundant serum protein, contributes approximately 50% of the serum protein content, with an additional dozen abundant proteins dominating the rest of the serum proteome. To profile this challenging protein mixture by proteomics, the abundant proteins must be depleted to allow for detection of the low-abundant proteins, the primary biomarker targets. Current serum depletion approaches for proteomics are costly and relatively complex to couple with protein digestion. We demonstrate a simple, affordable serum depletion methodology that, within a few minutes of processing, results in two captured serum fractions – albumin-depleted and albumin-rich – which are digested in situ. We believe our method is a useful addition to the biomarker sample preparation toolbox.


Author(s):  
Jian-Shing Luo ◽  
Hsiu Ting Lee

Abstract Several methods are used to invert samples 180 deg in a dual beam focused ion beam (FIB) system for backside milling by a specific in-situ lift out system or stages. However, most of those methods occupied too much time on FIB systems or requires a specific in-situ lift out system. This paper provides a novel transmission electron microscopy (TEM) sample preparation method to eliminate the curtain effect completely by a combination of backside milling and sample dicing with low cost and less FIB time. The procedures of the TEM pre-thinned sample preparation method using a combination of sample dicing and backside milling are described step by step. From the analysis results, the method has applied successfully to eliminate the curtain effect of dual beam FIB TEM samples for both random and site specific addresses.


Author(s):  
Jim Colvin ◽  
Timothy Hazeldine ◽  
Heenal Patel

Abstract The standard requirement for FA Engineers needing to remove components from a board, prior to decapsulation or sample preparation, is shown to be greatly reduced, by the methods discussed here. By using a mechanical selected area preparation system with an open-design it is possible to reach all required areas of a large printed circuit board (PCB) or module to prepare a single component ‘in situ’. This makes subsequent optical or electrical testing faster and often more convenient to accomplish. Electronic End-pointing and 3D curvature compensation methods can often be used in parallel with sample prep techniques to further improve the consistency and efficacy of the decapsulation and thinning uniformity and final remaining silicon thickness (RST). Board level prep eliminates the worry of rework removal of BGA packages and the subsequent risk of damage to the device. Since the entire board is mounted, the contamination is restricted to the die surface and can be kept from the underside ball connections unlike current liquid immersion methods of package thinning or delayering. Since the camera is in line with the abrasion interface, imaging is real time during the entire milling and thinning process. Recent advances in automated tilt-table design have meant that a specific component’s angular orientation can be optimized for sample preparation. Improved tilt table technology also allows for improved mounting capability for boards of many types and sizes. The paper describes methods for decapsulation, thinning and backside polishing of a part ‘in situ’ on the polishing machine and allows the system to operate as a probe station for monitoring electrical characteristics while thinning. Considerations for designing board-level workholders are described – for boards that that are populated with components on one or even both sides. Using the techniques described, the quality of sample preparation and control is on a par with the processing of single package-level devices.


Author(s):  
Hyoung H. Kang ◽  
Michael A. Gribelyuk ◽  
Oliver D. Patterson ◽  
Steven B. Herschbein ◽  
Corey Senowitz

Abstract Cross-sectional style transmission electron microscopy (TEM) sample preparation techniques by DualBeam (SEM/FIB) systems are widely used in both laboratory and manufacturing lines with either in-situ or ex-situ lift out methods. By contrast, however, the plan view TEM sample has only been prepared in the laboratory environment, and only after breaking the wafer. This paper introduces a novel methodology for in-line, plan view TEM sample preparation at the 300mm wafer level that does not require breaking the wafer. It also presents the benefit of the technique on electrically short defects. The methodology of thin lamella TEM sample preparation for plan view work in two different tool configurations is also presented. The detailed procedure of thin lamella sample preparation is also described. In-line, full wafer plan view (S)TEM provides a quick turn around solution for defect analysis in the manufacturing line.


1987 ◽  
Vol 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. E. Rhoden ◽  
J. V. Maskowitz ◽  
D. R. Kitchen ◽  
R. E. Omlor ◽  
P. F. Lloyd

IntroductionElectromigration in aluminum films has been identified as an increasing concern for integrated circuit reliability. Electromigration is the mass transport of atoms in a conductor under a current stress. Electromigration occurs in conductors experiencing current densities greater than 105 A/cm2 and is accelerated by high temperature. The damage to aluminum films manifests itself in the formation of voids, hillocks and whiskers along the conductor. This paper presents a test vehicle preparation procedure which can be used to investigate electromigration.


ChemInform ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. no-no
Author(s):  
Thomas O. Painter ◽  
Paul D. Thornton ◽  
Mario Orestano ◽  
Conrad Santini ◽  
Michael G. Organ ◽  
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