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300versusDelta 12 AQ

PVA TePla 300, SUSS MicroTec Delta 12 AQ, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

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Attribute
300PVA TePla
Delta 12 AQSUSS MicroTec
OEMPVA TePlaSUSS MicroTec
CategoryResist ProcessingResist Processing
Wafer size75 mm to 100 mmWafer Developing System Configuration
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones——
Control system——
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FamilyPVA TePla 300SUSS MicroTec Delta
Cited variants
  • PVA TePla 300 AL (Autoload PC)[1]
  • PVA TEPLA 300 AL[1]
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Specifications
Plasma typeHigh frequency plasma[2]—
Plasma frequency2.45 GHz[2]—
Plasma power200 to 1000 W[2]—
GasO2 (max. flow 500 ml/min)[2]—
ChamberQuartz primary vacuum chamber, Dint. 245 mm x Prof. 380 mm[2]—
Wafer capacityQuartz holders for 25 wafers[2]—
Wafer size range75 mm to 100 mm[2]—
Micro-electronic compatibilityNot micro-electronic compatible[2]—
CategoryPlasma etcher (resist strip / surface activation)[2]—
Positive resist etch rate350 nm/min[2]—
CompatibilityNot micro-electronic compatible; gold allowed; Si, glass, Pyrex wafers[2]—
Power Range200 to 1000 W (or 0-1000 W)[2]—
Process GasesO2, Ar, N2, CF4[3]—
Chamber MaterialQuartz[2]—
Chamber Dimensions (internal)Diameter 245 mm x Depth 380 mm[2]—
Wafer Holder Capacity25 wafers[2]—
Wafer Size75 mm to 100 mm[2]—
Wafer Size (alternate)up to 6 inches[1]—
Process Pressure0.6 to 1.5 mbar[1]—
Restricted MaterialsMaterials that deteriorate in oxygen (Ag, Cu, Cr, Fe, etc.) should not be processed; no Cr or other metals in chamber[2]—
Microwave frequency2.45 GHz[2]—
Power range200 to 1000 W[2]—
Batch sizeUp to 25 wafers[2]—
Wafer diameter (standard carrier)75 mm to 100 mm[2]—
Process gasesO2, CF4, Ar, N2[3]—
Maximum O2 flow500 ml/min[2]—
Chamber dimensions (internal diameter x depth)245 mm x 380 mm[2]—
Chamber internal dimensionsDint. 245 mm x Prof. 380 mm[2]—
Gas 1O2 (max. flow 500 ml/min)[2]—
Resist strip etch rate350 nm/min depending on number of wafers[2]—
Faraday cageAvailable[2]—
Process gasO2 (max flow 500 ml/min)[2]—
Chamber dimensionsQuartz primary vacuum chamber, Dint. 245 mm x Prof. 380 mm[2]—
Process typeHigh-frequency plasma[2]temperature controlled spray photoresist development, cassette-to-cassette, dry in – dry out[5]
ApplicationsPhotoresist stripping; wafer surface cleaning; hydrophilic surface activation of plastics surfaces[2]—
Carrier capacityQuartz holders for 25 wafers[2]—
Not micro-electronic compatibleThis equipment is NOT micro-electronic compatible.[2]—
Configuration—Software is not included[4]
Maximum wafer diameter—200 mm (8 in)[5]
Maximum substrate thickness—5 mm[5]
Supported wafer diameters—50 mm (2 in), 75 mm (3 in), 100 mm (4 in), 150 mm (6 in), 200 mm (8 in)[5]
Supported photomask sizes—125 mm x 125 mm, 150 mm x 150 mm[5]
Supported developer chemistries—AZ400K, AZ300MIF, CD26[5]
Operation control—Recipe controlled automated operation with precise temperature control[5]
Wafer size—Wafer Developing System Configuration
Vintage—2009
Coaters & Developers Vintage—2009
Development method—temperature controlled spray development[5]
Operation mode—cassette-to-cassette, recipe controlled[5]
Small pieces supported—No[5]

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Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]polifab.polimi.itpolifab.polimi.it
  2. [2]epfl.chepfl.ch
  3. [3]nist.govnist.gov
  4. [4]inventory listing
  5. [5]nist.govnist.gov