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EDC-HL-15

Spin coater300mm650-seriesLaurell EDC-HL-15 family
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The Laurell EDC-HL-15 is a 650-series EDC spin processor. The Laurell EDC-HL-15 accommodates up to 300mm wafers. The Laurell EDC-HL-15 has a 12,000 RPM capability with vacuum hold-down.[1][2]

EDC-HL-15 — web.archive.org
Fig. 01EDC-HL-15web.archive.org[1]

Wafer size

300mm

Power

95 to 240 VAC, 47/63 Hz, ~300 Watts[1]

Vacuum

12,000 RPM with vacuum hold-down[1]

What it is

The Laurell EDC-HL-15 is a 650-series EDC spin processor. The system accommodates substrates up to 300 mm wafers and 9" × 9" (229 mm × 229 mm) substrates. The machine has a 12,000 RPM capability with vacuum hold-down, though Laurell recommends use at 3,000 RPM with non-vacuum chucks.[1][2][3]

How it works

The EDC-HL-15 uses an internal bowl-shaped chamber with a bottom gutter and a clear dome lid. The system features an adjustable down-flow exhaust and drain that is monitored by the process controller. The 650-series process controller allows real-time interaction, pausing, and continuation. A proprietary labyrinth seal, pressurized with nitrogen, protects the motor and electronics. The chamber is electrically interlocked to prevent rotation when the lid is open.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

General reference — not yet source-verified

Spin coaters are used in photolithography sequences, typically after substrate cleaning and before exposure and development. The machine applies a uniform photoresist layer that is then soft-baked, exposed, and developed.

Applications

General reference — not yet source-verified

The EDC-HL-15 is suited for research and development, as well as small-volume production of semiconductor devices, MEMS, and other microelectronic components.

  • Etch
  • Develop
  • Clean
  • solvent or aqueous rinse

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Power
95 to 240 VAC, 47/63 Hz, ~300 Watts[1]
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Vacuum & pumping2

Maximum speed capability
12,000 RPM with vacuum hold-down[1]
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Recommended chuck type
Non-vacuum chucks[1]
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Wafer handling3

Wafer/substrate capacity
Up to ø 300 mm wafers and 9" × 9" (229 mm × 229 mm) substrates[1]
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Wafer capacity
Up to 300mm wafers[1]
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Substrate capacity
9 in × 9 in (229mm × 229mm) substrates[1]
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Configuration & options4

Model
EDC-HL-15 B[1]
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Series
650-series EDC system[1]
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Recommended speed
3,000 RPM[1]
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Category
Spin coater[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
EDC-HL-15 B650-series—Base designation stated on the source page.web.archive.org[1]
EDC-HL-23B650-series—Listed by the source as another model under the same model selection area.web.archive.org[1]
EDC-HL-8B650-series—Listed by the source as another model under the same model selection area.web.archive.org[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Maximum speed capability12,000 RPM with vacuum hold-down[1]
  • Recommended chuck typeNon-vacuum chucks[1]
  • Power95 to 240 VAC, 47/63 Hz, ~300 Watts[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum substrate size the EDC-HL-15 can handle?

The EDC-HL-15 handles substrates up to 300 mm wafers and 9" × 9" (229 mm × 229 mm) substrates.[1][2][3]

What processes are supported by the EDC-HL-15?

The EDC-HL-15 supports etching, developing, and cleaning processes, typically followed by solvent or aqueous rinse and drying.[1][2]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the EDC-HL-15 are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the EDC-HL-15 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 EDC-HL-15 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the EDC-HL-15 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the EDC-HL-15 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]EDC-HL-15 Spin Coater - Laurell Technologies — images.laurell.comimages.laurell.com
  3. [3]EDC-HL-15 — Laurell | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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