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320 PC

STS 320 PC family
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STS 320 PC is a fully automatic computer controlled reactive ion etching system. STS 320 PC includes end point detection. STS 320 PC handles substrates from 2 to 8 inch and small fragments.[1]

STS320 PC
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Power

10 to 600 watts[1]

Vacuum

500 mTorr[1]

Gas delivery

SF6, CHF3, C3F8, He, CF4, O2, and N2[1]

What it is

The STS 320 PC is a fully automatic computer controlled reactive ion etching system that includes an end point detection system.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

RF forward power range
10 to 600 watts[1]
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Vacuum & pumping1

Chamber max pressure
500 mTorr[1]
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Wafer handling1

Substrate sizes
2 to 8 inch and small fragments[1]
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Gas & chemistry1

Process gases
SF6, CHF3, C3F8, He, CF4, O2, and N2[1]
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Control & software1

Type
Fully automatic computer controlled reactive ion etching system[1]
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Configuration & options3

End point detection
Included[1]
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Cathode diameter
30 cm[1]
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Cathode area
706.5 cm2[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • RF forward power range10 to 600 watts[1]
  • Chamber max pressure500 mTorr[1]
  • Process gasesSF6, CHF3, C3F8, He, CF4, O2, and N2[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cathode diameter of the STS 320 PC?

The cathode diameter is 30 cm.[1]

What is the RF forward power range of the STS 320 PC?

The RF forward power range is 10 to 600 watts.[1]

What is the maximum chamber pressure of the STS 320 PC?

The chamber maximum pressure is 500 mTorr.[1]

What substrate sizes can the STS 320 PC accommodate?

The system handles substrate sizes from 2 to 8 inches and small fragments.[1]

Which process gases are available on the STS 320 PC?

Process gases available are SF6, CHF3, C3F8, He, CF4, O2, and N2.[1]

Does the STS 320 PC include end point detection?

Yes, the system includes an end point detection system.[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the 320 PC 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 320 PC are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 320 PC 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 320 PC 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 320 PC are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the 320 PC is not on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]mp.aau.dk — mp.aau.dkmp.aau.dk
  2. [2]Equipment inventory listing
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