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8800versus450PB

Mattson 8800, YES 450PB, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

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Attribute
8800Mattson
OEMMattsonYES
CategoryThermal / DiffusionThermal / Diffusion
Wafer size200mm200mm
Process node0.25-micron—
Introduced1997—
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones1997 Award recognition · 1997 Product award—
Control system——
Generationthird-generation—
FamilyMattson 8800YES 450PB
Cited variants—
  • YES-450PB-HV[1]
Specifications
Tool typeThird-generation RTP tool[2]—
Process target0.25-micron process requirements[2]—
Wafer size200 mm[2]200 mm wafers[1]
Wafer formatSingle-wafer[2]—
Temperature performanceImproves temperature uniformity and repeatability[2]—
ThroughputSignificantly boosts throughput[2]—
Ceramic Shield optionBackside emissivity independence and better wafer-to-wafer repeatability[2]—
Nitrogen curtainMinimum pre-purge time and high-throughput configuration[2]—
High process purge gas flowFast chamber purging for high-throughput configuration[2]—
ez-DTCHigh-throughput configuration and improved control[2]—
High temperature end effectorHigh-throughput configuration[2]—
Double O-ring seal systemPrevents product loss[2]—
Swivel cassettes with independent swivelsHigher throughput[2]—
Standard slip-free ring packageHigh temperature slip-free processing and improved uniformity[2]—
CertificationsCE certified and UL listed[2]—
Generationthird-generation RTP tool[2]—
Process node0.25-micron[2]—
AwardSemiconductor International Editor's Choice Best Product Award (1997)[2]—
Series type—MEMS high vacuum cure ovens[1]
Maximum process temperature—Up to 450°C[1]
High vacuum—10-6[1]
Pressure range—50-500 Torr[3]
Laminar flow pressure range—0.50-500 Torr[3]
Process gases—Up to four process gases[3]
Cooling package—Air-only cooling package; no water[1]
Cassette construction—316L SST welded, electro-polished construction with no screws or fasteners[4]
Cassette temperature suitability—316L SST suitable up to 760°C; recommended continuous operating temperature without distortion is 500°C[4]
Cassette sizes—25-wafer cassettes: 2 inch, 3 inch, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 150mm short, 200mm, 200mm short, 300mm, and 300mm load port; 13-wafer cassettes: 300 mm and 300mm load port[4]
Equipment type—High vacuum cure oven series[1]
Maximum operating temperature—up to 450°C[1]
Laminar flow—vertical laminar airflow[1]
High vacuum variant—YES-450PB-HV[1]
High vacuum level—10-6 Torr[1]
Cassette material—316L stainless steel, welded and electro-polished construction[4]

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Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  3. [3]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  4. [4]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org