Quintel
Q 4000 Mask
The Quintel Q 4000 Mask is a lithography mask aligner. The Quintel Q 4000 Mask uses a 365–405 nm power supply source. The Quintel Q 4000 Mask has a fixed mask holder.[1][2]
What it is
How it works
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedMask alignment and exposure occur in the lithography part of semiconductor processing.
The Q 4000 Mask is used after a substrate has been prepared for pattern transfer and before later etch, deposition, or resist removal steps that follow lithographic exposure.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedMask aligners are used for photolithographic patterning of substrates in semiconductor and microfabrication work.
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- The mercury short arc lamp in the optical head may explode on start-up on very rare occasions.
- The standard exposure illumination source emits ultraviolet radiation that is extremely dangerous to the eyes.
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
- Quintel Power Supply 365-405nm source; bottom shelve right side.[1]
Vacuum & pumping4
Wafer handling4
Optics & imaging12
- Joy Stick 1, mask viewing manipulator; left side.[1]
- Objective focus switch/ course align/ contact separation button; right side.[1]
- Head Lift Exposure Source with zoom objectives; center.[1]
- Mask Holder; center. (Note. Mask holder is fixed)[1]
- Split field objectives with zoom capabilities; center. (Note. Zoom course top, zoom fine bottom)[1]
- Objective slide knobs; located on right and left side of objective holder.[1]
Control & software3
Configuration & options5
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- ConfigurationQuintel Power Supply 365-405nm source; bottom shelve right side.[1]
- ConfigurationMicroscope illumination control panel & vacuum/ separation pressure gauge; left side.[1]
- ConfigurationSample holder vacuum chuck; sliding stage center.[1]
- ConfigurationExpose/ mask clamp/ mask vacuum/ clear/ load buttons; right side.[1]
- Power supply source365-405nm source[1]
- Illumination control panel and vacuum/separation pressure gaugeLeft side[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the main controls located on the Q 4000 Mask?
The Q 4000 Mask has a parameter control display panel on the right side, a power on switch on the right side, a head lift lock switch on the right side, and an objective focus switch or coarse align or contact separation button on the right side.[1][2]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Q 4000 Mask are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Q 4000 Mask are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Q 4000 Mask 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 Q 4000 Mask are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the Q 4000 Mask is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Q 4000 Mask are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Q 4000 Mask — Quintel | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]Quintel Q 4000 Mask family | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [4]https://kb.encs.vancouver.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/08/q4000_rev_c-1.pdf — kb.encs.vancouver.wsu.edukb.encs.vancouver.wsu.edu
Last updated Oct 10, 2026.
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