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Nikon

i 12 D

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i 12 D — Inventory photo
Fig. 01i 12 DInventory photo[1]

Wafer size

Wafer Equipment

Performance

Focus Calibration Repeatability:[1]

Optics

Within 100 nm ((3σ) )[1]

What it is

The Nikon i 12 D is configured for wafers with a diameter of 150 mm. The system achieves a resolution of 0.35 μm or less.[1][2]

How it works

The system's integrated exposure stability is within ±1.0% at energies of 50 mJ/cm² or more, and within ±0.5% at 100 mJ/cm². Illumination uniformity across the exposure field is within ±1.0% based on five measurement points.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

General reference — not yet source-verified

Steppers such as the i 12 D are used in the photolithography step of semiconductor manufacturing, where the circuit pattern is transferred from the reticle to the wafer.

Applications

The stepper is suitable for high-precision layers requiring overlay accuracy, as indicated by lens distortion within ±40 nm and focus repeatability within 100 nm (3σ).[1][2]

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Wafer size
Wafer Equipment[3]
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Gas & chemistry1

Resolution
0.35μm or less (High resolution, positive resist film of 1.0μm thickness )[1]
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Optics & imaging12

Within 100 nm ((3σ) )[1]
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Lens Distortion (Including Magnification Error):[1]
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Within ± 40 nm 37 points / chip[1]
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Magnification Control:[1]
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Within ± 15 nm[1]
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Maximum Exposure Area:[1]
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Reticle Blind Setting Accuracy
+ 0.4 to + 0.8 mm (on reticle)[1]
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Exposure Power:[1]
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Integrated Exposure Stability (including integrated exposure matching):[1]
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Resolution
0.35 μm or less[2]
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Within 100 nm (3σ)[2]
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Lens Distortion (Including Magnification Error): - Within ± 40 nm 37 points / chip[2]
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Performance1

Focus Calibration Repeatability:[1]
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Configuration & options10

Version
150 mm[1]
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20 measurements[1]
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Measurement of Initial Heat
180 min[1]
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Measurement of Initial Cool
240 min[1]
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Within 31.11 mm dia.[1]
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22.0 mm x 22.0 mm to 17.96 mm x 25.2 mm (hor.) X (vert.)[1]
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800 mW / cm2 or more[1]
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Measured after installed[1]
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Within ± 1.0% (50 mJ / cm2 or more)[1]
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Within 31.11 mm diameter[2]
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What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • Resolution0.35μm or less (High resolution, positive resist film of 1.0μm thickness )[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the i 12 D are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the i 12 D 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 i 12 D 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 i 12 D are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the i 12 D is not on record.

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]Inventory photo
  3. [3]dealer listingwotol.com
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Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

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