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120 ContinuousversusMecapol E 460

Lapmaster 120 Continuous, STEAG Mecapol E 460, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

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OEMLapmasterSTEAG
CategoryCMPCMP
Wafer size—4"
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FamilyLapmaster 120 ContinuousSTEAG Mecapol E 460
Specifications
System type—semi-automatic system for polishing and planarization of wafers[1]
Wafer compatibility—4", 6", and 8" wafers[1]
Other sample handling—other wafer sizes or chips can be processed by bonding them to a carrier wafer[1]
Slurry delivery—2 pumps[1]
Conditioning system—ex-situ conditioning system[1]
Wafer size compatibility—4", 6", 8"[1]
Slurry pumps—2 pumps[1]
Equipment type—Semi-automatic CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) tool[1]
Wafer size—4", 6", 8"[1]
Carrier wafer processing—Other wafer sizes or chips can be processed by bonding them to a carrier wafer[1]
Available slurries—30N50, 30H50, 40EA50[1]
Oxide polishing target—Thermal oxide thickness range less than 500 A; removal rate 2600–2800 A/min; removal rate can be 2 to 5 times higher on deposited oxides[1]
Silicon polishing—Global removal around 8 to 10 µm for 10 min[1]
Consumable sets—Two sets: one for microelectronic layers polishing and one for copper polishing[1]
Microelectronic compatibility—Not a micro-electronic compatible tool[1]
Wafer size support—4", 6", 8"[1]
Conditioning type—ex-situ[1]
Tool type—semi-automatic[1]
Type—semi-automatic system[1]
Process—polishing and planarization of wafers[1]

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Sources (1)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]epfl.chepfl.ch