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6 EC CMP Wafer

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Strasbaugh6 EC CMP Wafer
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How it works

The Strasbaugh 6EC uses closed-loop table and spindle RPM motors, programmable pad conditioning, and a pad conditioning system that supports in-situ and ex-situ selective conditioning.[2][3]

The Strasbaugh 6EC includes 20 zones of programmable control for dwell time, down force, and RPM.[2][3]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Strasbaugh 6EC is positioned for CMP research, failure analysis, and low-volume production rather than high-throughput manufacturing.[2][3]

Applications

The Strasbaugh 6EC is used for chemical mechanical planarization research, failure analysis, and low-volume production.[2][3]

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Power & electrical1

Facility utility requirements
DI Water: 30 psi minimum, 1.5 GPM flow rate; Vacuum: 25" HG; Air: 100 psi, 5 SCFM; Electrical: 208 or 230 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz, 20 AMPS with conditioner, 30 AMPS; Exhaust: approx. 100 CFM[2]
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Wafer handling3

System type
CMP Wafer Polisher[1]
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ViPRR carriers[2]
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Options
ViPRR carriers[2]
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Control & software4

Programmable control zones
20 zones[2]
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Programmable control parameters
Dwell time, down force, and RPM[2]
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User interface
color, touch-screen GUI[2]
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Process control zones
20 zones of programmable control[2]
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Configuration & options12

Make
Strasbaugh[1]
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Model
6 EC CMP[1]
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System description
Economical tool for CMP research, failure analysis, and low-volume production[2]
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Operation
Semi-automatic[2]
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GUI
Color, touch-screen GUI[2]
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Table and spindle motors
Closed-loop table and spindle RPM motors[2]
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Pad conditioning
Programmable pad conditioning[2]
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Pad conditioning media
Diamond plated disk or nylon brush[2]
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Asset #
73620[1]
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Operating mode
semi-automatic[2]
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Pad conditioning
in-situ and/or ex-situ programmable selective pad conditioning[2]
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Pad conditioning tools
diamond plated disk or nylon brush[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.

  • Facility utility requirementsDI Water: 30 psi minimum, 1.5 GPM flow rate; Vacuum: 25" HG; Air: 100 psi, 5 SCFM; Electrical: 208 or 230 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz, 20 AMPS with conditioner, 30 AMPS; Exhaust: approx. 100 CFM[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of tool is the Strasbaugh 6 EC CMP Wafer?

The Strasbaugh 6 EC CMP Wafer is a chemical mechanical planarization system for wafer processing.[1][3]

What operating mode does the Strasbaugh 6EC use?

The Strasbaugh 6EC uses semi-automatic operation.[2][3]

What user interface does the Strasbaugh 6EC have?

The Strasbaugh 6EC is programmable through a color touch-screen GUI.[2][3]

What kinds of work is the Strasbaugh 6EC used for?

The Strasbaugh 6EC is used for CMP research, failure analysis, and low-volume production.[2][3]

What process controls are specified for the Strasbaugh 6EC?

The Strasbaugh 6EC includes closed-loop table and spindle RPM motors, programmable pad conditioning, and 20 zones of programmable control for dwell time, down force, and RPM.[2][3]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 6 EC CMP Wafer are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 6 EC CMP Wafer are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 6 EC CMP Wafer are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 6 EC CMP Wafer are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 6 EC CMP Wafer is not on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Equipment inventory listing
  2. [2]s3-alliance.com — s3-alliance.coms3-alliance.com
  3. [3]Strasbaugh 6EC CMP Chemical Mechanical Planarization System — s3-alliance.coms3-alliance.com
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