Applied Materials
Reflexion
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The Applied Materials Reflexion is a chemical mechanical polisher (CMP) for semiconductor wafer polishing. The Applied Materials Reflexion CMP is built for processing 12-inch wafers. Applied Materials Reflexion units were configured for processing materials such as dielectric and oxide, copper, and metals including cobalt.[1][2][3]
What it is
The Applied Materials Reflexion is a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) system used in semiconductor manufacturing. The Reflexion is designed for processing 12-inch wafers.[1][2][3]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn a typical CMP tool, a wafer is mounted on a rotating carrier head and pressed against a rotating platen covered with a pad. An abrasive slurry with reactive chemicals is dispensed between the pad and wafer. The combined chemical and mechanical action removes material at a controlled rate.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCMP is a critical step in front-end and back-end-of-line processing. The process is used after dielectric deposition to planarize interlayer dielectrics, and after metal deposition to remove overburden and form damascene interconnects.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCMP is used for planarization of oxide layers, copper damascene structures, and metal layers in advanced logic and memory devices.
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling2
Gas & chemistry2
Configuration & options5
Vintage & configurations
What replaced it?
Alternatives
Tools documented as functional equivalents — same process step and wafer size, from a different manufacturer. Each equivalence cites its source.
- SCREEN AS 2000— Same function class: CMP, nullCompare in depthsource[5]
- Strasbaugh 6 EC— Same function class: CMP, nullCompare in depthsource[5]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Reflexion 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 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the Reflexion are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Reflexion are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the Reflexion 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 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]inventory listing
- [2]inventory listing
- [3]inventory listing
- [4]Inventory photo
- [5]patents.google.com — patents.google.compatents.google.com
Last updated Oct 2, 2026.
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