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PB12-2P-CP

The YES PB12-2P-CP is a high-temperature vacuum bake/cure oven built for BCB/polyimide processes. The YES PB12-2P-CP accommodates 2 cassettes of 12-inch wafers in a single-compartment chamber. The YES PB12-2P-CP includes a CTC controller with a color touchscreen and a cooling package.[1][2]

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Wafer size

12 in.

Power

208 V, 3 phase, 30 A, 50/60 Hz[3]

What it is

The YES PB12-2P-CP is a high-temperature vacuum bake/cure oven manufactured by Yield Engineering Systems (YES). The PB12-2P-CP is part of a series of ovens designed for processes such as polyimide bake, spin-on glass (SOG), flat panel processing, and benzocyclobutene (BCB) bake. The PB12-2P-CP is a single-compartment oven that accommodates two cassettes of 12-inch wafers. The PB12-2P-CP includes a CTC controller with a color touchscreen and a cooling package. The oven operates at temperatures up to 450 °C. The interior chamber dimensions are 14.5 inches by 21 inches by 27 inches deep.[1][4][2]

The PB12-2P-CP is specified with a nitrogen flow rate of 1 SCFM and Class One chamber cleanliness. Power requirements are 208 V, 3-phase, 30 A, 50/60 Hz. The PB12-2P-CP can also hold three cassettes of 200 mm wafers or ten cassettes of 150 mm wafers.[3]

How it works

The YES PB12-2P-CP oven uses a laminar flow of preheated nitrogen. Nitrogen is heated to the selected operating temperature and passes from the roof of the chamber down over the cassettes of wafers and out through the chamber base. Substrates in the preheated gas flow are cleaned of particles as the cycle proceeds. Particles are removed by exhaust during each evacuation cycle.[1]

The PB12-2P-CP is controlled by a CTC controller with a color touchscreen. The controller supports up to eight separate recipes, each with up to 16 ramps and dwells. The system includes a cooling package.[1][4]

Where it fits in the process flow

General reference — not yet source-verified

The YES PB12-2P-CP is used in semiconductor fabrication and advanced packaging as a curing oven for spin-on dielectrics. The oven typically follows spin-coating steps where polyimide, BCB, or SOG films are applied. The PB12-2P-CP cures these films at high temperature in a controlled nitrogen atmosphere to remove solvents and crosslink the material. After curing, wafers proceed to subsequent lithography or etch steps.

The PB12-2P-CP can also be used in flat panel display manufacturing for similar bake and cure processes. The oven operates as a batch tool, processing multiple cassettes per cycle.

Applications

The YES PB12-2P-CP is designed for high-temperature vacuum bake/cure of polyimide and BCB materials. The PB12-2P-CP is also used for spin-on glass (SOG) processing and flat panel applications.[1][4][2]

  • polyimide bake
  • BCB bake
  • flat panel

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Power & electrical1

Electrical requirements
208 V, 3 phase, 30 A, 50/60 Hz[3]
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Wafer handling1

Wafer capacity
2 cassettes of 12 in. wafers[1]
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Control & software2

Controller
CTC Controller with Color Touchscreen[1]
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Recipe capability
8 recipes with up to 16 ramps and dwells each[1]
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Dimensions & facilities2

Chamber dimensions (OEM source)
14.5 in. x 21 in. x 27 in. deep chamber[1]
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Chamber dimensions (secondary source)
21 in. barrel x 40.97 in. deep[3]
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Configuration & options7

Model
PB12-2P-CP[1]
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Chamber configuration
single compartment[1]
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Chamber size
14.5 in. x 21 in. x 27 in. deep chamber[1]
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Included package
Cooling Package[1]
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Maximum temperature
450 °C[1]
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N2 flow rate
1 SCFM[3]
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Chamber cleanliness
Class One[3]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
YES PB12-2P-CP———web.archive.org[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Electrical requirements208 V, 3 phase, 30 A, 50/60 Hz[3]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum operating temperature of the PB12-2P-CP?

The PB12-2P-CP operates at temperatures up to 450 °C.[1][3]

What wafer sizes and capacities does the PB12-2P-CP support?

The PB12-2P-CP holds two cassettes of 300 mm wafers, three cassettes of 200 mm wafers, or ten cassettes of 150 mm wafers.[1][3]

What type of controller does the PB12-2P-CP use?

The PB12-2P-CP uses a CTC controller with a color touchscreen.[1][4]

Does the PB12-2P-CP include a cooling system?

Yes, the PB12-2P-CP comes with a cooling package.[1][4]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the PB12-2P-CP are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the PB12-2P-CP 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 PB12-2P-CP are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the PB12-2P-CP is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the PB12-2P-CP are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]YES PB12-2P-CP family | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]semistarcorp.com — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
  4. [4]PB12-2P-CP — YES | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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