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FPA 5500 iZ+ i-Line
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA lithography system of this type is used to place circuit features accurately on the workpiece so that later etch, deposition, and implantation steps can build the device structure. The machine class is defined by its role in imaging patterns with controlled alignment and focus rather than by material removal or film growth.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedSuch systems illuminate a patterned reticle and project the image through precision optics onto a photosensitive resist layer on the wafer. The resist changes its chemical behavior according to the exposed pattern, allowing the desired image to be developed and used as a transfer layer in subsequent process steps.
The class depends on tightly controlled motion, optical alignment, focus control, and exposure uniformity. Wafer positioning, reticle handling, and image registration are coordinated so that each field is exposed in the correct location relative to existing features on the substrate.
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling1
Configuration & options6
- 350nm[2]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPA 5500 iZ+ i-Line Stepper | i-line | 2004–2004 | — | Equipment inventory listing[3] |
| FPA 5500 iZ | i-line | 2001 | Listed as Canon FPA 5500 iZ i-Line Stepper - 350nm. | Equipment inventory listing[2] |
| FPA 5500 iZ i-Line | — | 2001 | Uses 350nm wavelength, earlier vintage 2001 | Equipment inventory listing[2] |
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Why is alignment important in this machine class?General reference — not yet source-verified
Alignment ensures that each exposed pattern lands in the correct position relative to existing features, which is necessary for building multi-layer devices.
What comes before and after lithography in the process flow?General reference — not yet source-verified
Resist coating and surface preparation typically come before exposure, while development and subsequent pattern transfer steps follow.
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the FPA 5500 iZ+ i-Line are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the FPA 5500 iZ+ i-Line are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the FPA 5500 iZ+ i-Line are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the FPA 5500 iZ+ i-Line is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the FPA 5500 iZ+ i-Line are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]inventory listing
- [3]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
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