Resist Strip Systems (RSS)

The highly efficient Models RSSx128 & 138 are ideal for Stripping & Cleaning Organic Residue Photoresist, both Positive & Negative, on Photomasks, Wafers & Substrates, & are capable of being configured for either Nano-Strip or Piranha-based applications. The very reliable & cost-effective systems utilize a proven approach for cleaning Photomask.

Features & Options

FEATURES:

  • Adjustable chuck capable of 4”x4” up to 9”x9” (x128 / x138) or 14″x14″ (x133) SEMI standard Photomasks , with Chamber Substrate Compatibility up to 300mm (x133) & 740mm (x134) Diameter
  • Capable of 65nm node & better processing.
  • Main Spindle Assembly with Servo Motor.
  • Oscillating Brush with Programmable Auto Up/Down & Self-Cleaning for Chemical & Heated DI-H2O Dispenses.
  • Integrated & Internally Located Heater Enclosure (externally mounted on x133) for Oscillating Heated DI-H2O Low Pressure Dispense Arm.
  • Backside Heated DI-H2O for Strip, Clean & Dry Assist.
  • Fully Sealed & Radially Exhausted Chamber for Maximum Laminar Flow with N2 feed from the lid.
  • Rinse to pH of entire process area & substrate with Safety Interlocks to prohibit access to process & Drain Diverter Valves for Chemical & Rinse DI-H2O
  • Process Chamber of FM4910 Compliant PVDF with PTFE coated Stainless Steel surfaces & stand-alone FM4910 Compliant Polypropylene Cabinet with Stainless Steel Internal Frame (x128/x134/x138) & Integrated Secondary Containment with Leak Detection.
  • Integrated & Exhausted One (1) Gallon Container Chemical storage with non-contact Level Sensing for Nanostrip applications.
  • Microprocessor Control with Thirty (30) Recipes having Thirty (30) Steps each, Touch Screen Graphic User Interface with Adjustable Arm Speed & Travel Positions, On-Screen Error Reporting, & Security Lockouts.
  • Flat Lid with Push Button Open/Close
  • Designed to SEMI S2/S8 Guidelines
  • Comprehensive Compact Footprints of 28” wide X 24” deep (x128) & 34” wide X 30” deep (x138) includes Integrated DI H2O Heater; Chemical Storage; & Secondary Containment. Front Service Access for All Components. Dimensions do not include rear-facing Facilities Connections.
  • System Footprint of 43” wide by 43” deep (x133) or 48” wide x 61” deep (x134)

OPTIONS:

  • Ability to integrate with Equipment Front End Module (EFM) for Automation purposes
  • For Piranha applications, an external chemical cabinet with isolated chambers & a footprint of approx. 26” wide X 18” deep, along with a second pump & hardware, is required.
  • Chucks for Various Wafers, Photomask, & other Substrates, Adjustable without requiring removal or special tools.
  • Additional Chemical Dispenses through Brush or Dispense Arm. Chemical Mixing at Point of Use is Available.
  • Oscillating Megasonic or Atomizing Mist Nozzles for DI-H2
  • Fixed or Oscillating Top or Backside Low Pressure Dispense with various Nozzles for DI-H2

Chemical Cleaning & Etching Systems (CES)

Features & Options

FEATURES:

  • Up to Nine by Nine (9×9) Inch/300mm Diameter Substrate Compatibility.
  • Main Spindle Assembly has Brushless Servo Motor for precise speed control & indexing.
  • Oscillating Dispense Arms with Recipe-Adjustable Speed & Travel Positions & programmable parabolic travel.
  • Radially Exhausted Chamber for Maximum Laminar Flow with N2 feed at Top of the lid.
  • DI-H2O Heater for Clean & Dry Assist.
  • Process Chamber of FM4910 Compliant PVDF with PTFE coated Stainless Steel surfaces & stand-alone Polypropylene Cabinet with Stainless Steel Internal Frame & Integrated Secondary Containment with Leak Detection.
  • Microprocessor Control Capable of Retaining Thirty (30) Recipes having thirty (30) Steps each in Memory.
  • Rinse to pH of entire process area & substrate with interlocks to prohibit access to process area & control Drain & Spindle Speed till safe.
  • Push Button Lid Open/Close.
  • Touch Screen Graphic User Interface (GUI) with Ease of Programming & Security Lockouts with On-Screen Error Reporting.
  • Drain Diverters for Chemical & House Drains.
  • Designed to SEMI S2/S8 Guidelines Comprehensive Compact Footprint of 28” wide X 24” deep includes Integrated DI H2O Heater; Chemical Storage; & Secondary Containment. Front Service Access for All Components. Dimensions do not include rear-facing Facilities Connections.

OPTIONS:

  • Various sizes & types of chucks for Wafers, Photomask, & other Substrates.
  • Auto Up/Down Oscillating Adjustable Self-Cleaning Brush Assembly for chemical, Surfactant, & DI-H2O Dispenses.
  • Oscillating Megasonic Nozzles & MegPies for DI-H2O or Chemical Dispense Arm.
  • Fixed or Oscillating Low Pressure Dispense with various Nozzles for DI-H2O &/or Chemistries.
  • Chemical Cabinet with weight Scale Dispense Canisters, Digital Flow Meter & Pump.
  • Heater for Chemical & DI-H2O Dispenses.
  • Secondary Containment with Leak Detection
  • Point of Use Mixing Systems.
  • Expandable Recipe & Recipe Storage.
  • FM4910 Fire Retardant Cabinet & Process Area Materials
  • Chemical Recovery Systems are based on multiple diverter valves, pumping to drums, & level sensing.

Develop, Etch, & Strip Systems (DES)

The highly efficient DES model line is the ideal solution for Automatic Chemical Developing, Etching, or Stripping of Wafers and Substrates. The very reliable and cost effective system utilizes proven assortment of technologies on individual or multiple media. The DESx124 can be configured with several process dispense options from Megasonic Nozzles for DI-H2O or Chemistries; Low Pressure nozzles for Chemistry Dispenses; Heaters for Chemistries and DI-H2O; Brush for Surface Agitation to Expedite Reactions and/or DI-H2O, and much more. The Rapid and Effective Drying technique combines Variable Spin Speeds; optional Heated DI-H2O; and Nitrogen Assist. The System is very safe, having a sealed and N2 purged process chamber to minimize exposure to chemistries. It also has controllable diverter valves for directing chemistries for reuse; to chemical drains; or effluents to house drains.

Features & Options

FEATURES:

  • Up to 9” x 9”/ 300mm Diameter Substrate Compatibility.
  • Main Spindle Assembly has Servo Motor for precise speed control & indexing.
  • Adjustable Arm Speed and Travel Positions with Arms of 316SS, with Teflon Coating if required by chemistry.
  • DI-H2O Heater for Clean & Dry Assist.
  • Process containment of chemically compatible material of Polypropylene, PVDF, or PTFE as required by chemistry.
  • Stand-alone Polypropylene Cabinet.
  • Microprocessor Control Capable of Retaining Thirty (30) Recipes having Thirty (30) Steps each in Memory. A number of Recipes & Steps are expandable upon request.
  • Built-in Safety Interlocks & Double Containment.
  • User-Adjustable Timed Chamber Flush with optional Rinse to pH of entire process area & substrate with interlocks to prohibit access to process area & control Drain and Spindle Speed till safe.
  • Push Button Lid Open/Close.
  • Touch Screen Graphic User Interface (GUI) with Ease of Programming & Security Lockouts with On-Screen Error Reporting.
  • Drain Diverter Valves for Chemical & House Drains
  • Designed to SEMI S2/S8 Guidelines

OPTIONS:

  • Various sizes & types of chucks for Wafers and Substrates.
  • Up to Two Process Arms, having profiled oscillation for uniform application & results, including:
    • Auto Up/Down Adjustable Self Cleaning Brush Assembly for Developer, Etch, Stripper & DI-H2O Dispenses.
    • Megasonic Nozzles for DI-H2O or Chemical Dispense Arm.
    • Fixed or Oscillating Low Pressure Dispense with various Nozzles for DI-H2O &/or Chemistries.
    • Atomizing Mist Nozzle Dispense
  • Chemical Cabinet with Dispense Canisters, Digital Flow Meter & Pump.
  • Heater for Chemical & DI-H2O Dispenses.
  • Substrate Temperature Monitoring.
  • Secondary Containment with Leak Detection
  • Point of Use Mixing Systems.
  • FM4910 Fire Retardant Cabinet & Process Area Materials
Resist Strip Systems
Model Max # process arms Substrate size range System dimensions Brochure
RSSx124 2 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

29.5” wide X 27.75” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
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RSSx126 4 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

34.5” wide X 27.75” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
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RSSx128 2 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

28” wide x 24” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option integrated into system cabinet
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RSSx133 4 20” diagonal / diameter

14″ x 14″ square

43” wide x 37” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
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Chemical Cleaning & Etching Systems
Model Max # process arms Substrate size range System dimensions Brochure
CESx124 2 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

29.5” wide X 27.75” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
Download
CESx126 4 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

34.5” wide X 27.75” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
Download
CESx128 2 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

28” wide x 24” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option integrated into system cabinet
Download
CESx133 4 20” diagonal / diameter

14″ x 14″ square

43” wide x 37” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
Download
Develop, Etch, & Strip Systems
Model Max # process arms Substrate size range System dimensions Brochure
DESx124 2 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

29.5” wide X 27.75” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
Download
DESx126 4 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

34.5” wide X 27.75” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
Download
DESx128 2 12” diagonal / diameter

9″ x 9″ square

28” wide x 24” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option integrated into system cabinet
Download
DESx133 4 20” diagonal / diameter

14″ x 14″ square

43” wide x 37” deep
(Does not include stand-alone chemical cabinet)
Heater option adds additional 7.5” to depth
Download