Wire tensioner for a wire bonder

摘要

A wire tensioner for a wire bonding apparatus is provided. The wire tensioner includes a body structure defining a passage for receiving a wire, the passage including an inlet opening and an outlet opening through which the wire is configured to extend. The wire tensioner defines (1) an inlet port through which pressurized fluid is received into the wire tensioner, and (2) an exhaust port through which pressurized fluid is exhausted from the wire tensioner. The exhaust port is distinct from the inlet opening or the outlet opening of the body structure.