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GSD 100versus160 XP Ion

Axcelis GSD 100, Varian 160 XP Ion, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

Side-by-side comparison of selected equipment models
Attribute
GSD 100Axcelis
OEMAxcelisVarian
CategoryIon ImplantationIon Implantation
Wafer sizeNo wafer top-side bar reading—
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones——
Control system——
Generation——
FamilyAxcelis GSDVarian 160 XP Ion
Specifications
High CurrentGSD 200 E[1]—
Date of AuditAugust 25, 2025[1]—
Loading ConfigurationOpen Cassette[1]—
Software Version6.12.4[1]—
ConfigurationAutomated Beam tuning & setup w/Eaton Autotune[1]150mm High Current IMP[4]
Beamline versionStandard[1]—
Energy Range160 KeV[1]—
Single Stage Extraction80 keV[1]—
Post Accel electrode assembly80 -160 keV[1]—
Ion Source TypeELS[1]—
Source MaterialMoly[1]—
Cryo compressorsCTI 9600[1]—
ManufacturerAxcelis[1]—
ModelGSD 100[1]160 XP Ion[5]
Equipment TypeImplanter[2]—
Wafer Size6 inch[1]—
GEM / SECS InterfacePresent[1]—
Automated Beam TuningAutomated Beam tuning & setup w/Eaton Autotune[1]—
Compatibility4 cassette compatibility[1]—
Automatic AlignmentAutomatic flat or notch alignment capability with buffer cassette[1]—
Process DiskNV-GSD 200 Series Process Disk with active cooling & chiller[1]—
Beamline PumpCTI Onboard 10[1]—
End Station Cryo PumpCTI Onboard 8[1]—
Source Turbo PumpSTP A 2203 C 2[1]—
Gas ConnectionsAr, N2[1]—
Remote Disk ChillerSMC HRS 050-WF-20[1]—
External Facilities connectionsAr, N2[1]—
Wafer sizeNo wafer top-side bar reading[1]—
Source Turbo Pump (P1)STP A 2203 C 2[1]—
Beam Line Cryo Pump (P3)CTI Onboard 10[1]—
End Station Cryo Pump (P2)CTI Onboard 8[1]—
ArTylan FC-2900 MEP, 5 SCCM[1]—
Ar MFCTylan FC-2900 MEP, 5 SCCM[1]—
BF3 GasUnit 1660 (SDS), 5 SCCM[1]—
AsH3 GasUnit 1660 (SDS), 5 SCCM[1]—
PH3 GasUnit 1660 (SDS), 5 SCCM[1]—
Electrical Input3-phase, 208 V[2]—
Power Consumption50 kVA[2]—
Beam Current15 mA[2]—
Output Rating160 kV[2]—
Flag Faraday InjectorPresent[1]—
Signal TowerPresent[1]—
Direct DriveYes[1]—
Electron ShowerYes[3]—
Cell V6 ControlYes[3]—
SolarisYes[3]—
SDS Gas BoxYes[3]—
Cassette Compatibility4 cassette compatibility[1]—
Automatic Flat/Notch AlignmentYes, with buffer cassette[1]—
Standard Manuals IncludedYes[1]—
OEM—Varian[5]
Category—Ion Implantation[4]
Tool type—ion implanter[4]

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Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]inventory listing
  2. [2]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  4. [4]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  5. [5]Equipment inventory listing