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Nanospec AFT 4150 Thin Film Measurement

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The Nanometrics NanoSpec AFT 4150 is a visible-light reflectometry system for non-contact thin film thickness measurement on semiconductor wafers and flat substrates. The NanoSpec/AFT 4150 measures the thickness of dielectric and polysilicon films, including silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, photoresist, and other process films, deposited on silicon wafers during IC fabrication. The NanoSpec/AFT 4150 Visible variant is optimized for the visible wavelength range and is commonly used for oxide and nitride films in the range of tens to thousands of angstroms.[1]

Nanospec AFT 4150 Thin Film Measurement — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Nanospec AFT 4150 Thin Film MeasurementInventory photo[2]

What it is

The Onto Innovation Nanospec AFT 4150 is a thin film measurement system for semiconductor wafers and flat substrates.[1][2]

How it works

The Nanospec AFT 4150 uses visible-light reflectometry to measure film thickness.[1]

The Nanospec AFT 4150 uses an optical head assembly as the measurement core of the instrument.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Nanospec AFT 4150 fits into process control and quality monitoring in semiconductor manufacturing.[1]

Applications

The Nanospec AFT 4150 measures dielectric and polysilicon films.[1]

The Nanospec AFT 4150 measures silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, and photoresist films.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging3

Optical head part number
7200-1821 Rev B[1]
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Enclosure
Black anodized aluminum optical bench on mounting base plate, with cream-colored outer housing[1]
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Internal assembly
Motorized gear drive mechanism, adjustable mirror/lens mounts, circular objective lens port with internal optical detector[1]
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Configuration & options8

Parts machine[2]
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Measurement type
Visible light film thickness (reflectometry)[1]
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Power
15VDC[1]
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Manufacture date
June 06, 1996[1]
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Country of manufacture
USA[1]
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Rear connectors
DB-15 female (x2), BNC (x1)[1]
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Measured film thickness range
Tens to thousands of angstroms (for oxide and nitride films)[1]
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Vintage
1996[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
NanoSpec/AFT 4150 Visible——Optimized for the visible wavelength range and commonly used for oxide and nitride films in the range of tens to thousands of angstroms.recycledgoods.com[1]
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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Nanospec AFT 4150 Thin Film Measurement are on record.

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  1. [1]recycledgoods.com — recycledgoods.comrecycledgoods.com
  2. [2]Inventory photo
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