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Gasonics L 3500

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The Gasonics L3500 is a plasma asher used for stripping photoresist. The Gasonics L3500 operates with O2 and N2 process gases. The Gasonics L3500 can be configured for wafer sizes from 4 to 12 inches.[1][2]

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What it is

The Gasonics L3500 plasma system is designed for ashing and cleaning semiconductor wafers. The model L3500 is manufactured by Gasonics and is categorized as a plasma asher semiconductor process equipment. The system can be configured for wafer sizes including 12 inch, 8 inch, or 6 inch depending on the specific unit.[3][1][2]

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling4

Wafer size
12 inch[3]
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Wafer size
8 inch (configurable for 4,5,6)[1]
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Wafer size
6 inch[2]
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Robot upgrade
HINE Hatm 5.0 atmospheric robot arm[2]
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Gas & chemistry1

Process gases
O2 and N2[1]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Weight
200 kg[2]
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Configuration & options1

Process type
Plasma Asher[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Process gasesO2 and N2[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer sizes does the Gasonics L3500 support?

The L3500 can be configured for 12 inch, 8 inch, or 6 inch wafers depending on the system configuration.[3][1][2]

What process gases does the L3500 use?

The Gasonics L3500 uses oxygen (O2) and nitrogen (N2) as process gases.[1][2]

What is the primary function of the Gasonics L3500?

The L3500 is a plasma asher designed for ashing and cleaning semiconductor wafers by removing photoresist using monatomic oxygen generated from a microwave plasma.[1][2]

What robot upgrade is available for the L3500?

Some units of the L3500 include a HINE Hatm 5.0 atmospheric robot arm upgrade.[2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Gasonics L 3500 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Gasonics L 3500 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Gasonics L 3500 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Gasonics L 3500 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the Gasonics L 3500 is not on record.

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  1. [1]semistarcorp.com — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
  2. [2]online-auctions.be — online-auctions.beonline-auctions.be
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
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