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Reflexion LK

CMPApplied Materials Reflexion family
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The Applied Materials Reflexion LK is a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) system designed for 300 mm wafer processing. The Reflexion LK is used for planarization of wafer surfaces, including bulk copper removal. The Reflexion LK's process parameters include pressure, slurry flow rate, and platen/carrier rotational speeds.[1][2]

Reflexion LK — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Reflexion LKInventory photo[3]

Vacuum

1.5 psi[1]

Performance

>6452 Å/min[1]

Gas delivery

300 ml/min[1]

What it is

The Applied Materials Reflexion LK is a chemical mechanical polishing system used in semiconductor manufacturing. The Reflexion LK designation identifies a CMP tool in the Applied Materials Reflexion family.[6][2]

The Reflexion LK has been used as a 300 mm CMP system in published process work.[1]

How it works

The Reflexion LK has been used for copper CMP process optimization on blanket wafers and patterned wafers. The published work reports use of pressure, slurry flow rate, and platen/carrier rotary speed as operating variables.[1]

Published results on the Reflexion LK system report improved removal rate and wafer-to-wafer non-uniformity under selected operating conditions. The same work reports surface roughness reduction after process optimization.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

General reference — not yet source-verified

CMP sits in the wafer fabrication flow after deposition or electroplating steps that leave excess material or surface nonplanarity. CMP prepares the wafer surface for later lithography and integration steps by flattening topography.

Why won't it start?

Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.

  • Small parts missing

What do the numbers mean?

Vacuum & pumping1

Pressure
1.5 psi[1]2 sources
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Wafer handling2

Wafer size
300 mm[1]2 sources
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Platen/Carrier rotary speed
97/103 rpm[1]2 sources
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Gas & chemistry2

Slurry flow rate
300 ml/min[1]2 sources
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Gas delivery
300 ml/min[2]
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Performance2

Removal rate
>6452 Å/min[1]2 sources
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Non-uniformity
<4%[1]2 sources
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Configuration & options2

Miniship[2]
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Small parts missing[3]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Pressure1.5 psi[1]
  • Slurry flow rate300 ml/min[1]
  • Gas delivery300 ml/min[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What process does the Applied Materials Reflexion LK perform?

The Applied Materials Reflexion LK performs chemical mechanical planarization for semiconductor wafer processing.[2][6][3]

What operating variables are used on the Reflexion LK?

The Reflexion LK uses pressure, slurry flow rate, and platen and carrier rotational speeds as operating variables.[2]

What surface-processing tasks is the Reflexion LK used for?

The Reflexion LK is used for planarization of wafer surfaces and for bulk copper removal.[2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the Reflexion LK are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Reflexion LK are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Reflexion LK are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Reflexion LK are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • The process node or technology generation of the Reflexion LK is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Reflexion LK are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

Sources & citations

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  1. [1]doi.org — doi.orgdoi.org
  2. [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]Inventory photo
  4. [4]Inventory photo
  5. [5]Inventory photo
  6. [6]Equipment inventory listing
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