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ATSS 130 15 15

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The Thermotron ATSS 130 15 15 is a thermal cycling and thermal shock chamber. The Thermotron ATSS 130 15 15 is an automated thermal stress system. The Thermotron ATSS 130 15 15 has a hot zone temperature range of +25°C to +215°C.[1][2]

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What it is

The Thermotron ATSS 130 15 15 is an Automated Thermal Stress System (ATSS) that functions as a thermal cycling and thermal shock chamber.[1]

Automated Thermal Stress Systems accelerate thermal stress testing with rapid thermal shocking, accelerated product stressing, and controlled thermal cycling.[2]

How it works

The ATSS 130 15 15 contains a hot zone with a temperature range of +25°C to +215°C and a cold zone with a temperature range of -73°C to +180°C.[1][2]

A transfer basket, with dimensions 25 x 23 x 14.5 inches (63 x 58 x 37 centimeters), moves product between the two zones in approximately 8 seconds via a retractable transfer mechanism.[1][2]

The ATSS 130 15 15 uses the 8825 Controller, a 12-inch touchscreen with features such as automatic and manual operation, product carrier transition management, data export via USB, Ethernet connectivity, and a multi-level password-based security system.[2]

The chamber employs Bi-Directional Zone Control, allowing heating and cooling in either zone, and uses product temperature control algorithms to manage the product's temperature based on user-defined parameters.[2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The chamber supports testing to industry standards including IEC, MIL-STD, JEDEC, and IPC specifications.[2]

Applications

The ATSS 130 15 15 is applied in automotive, military, aerospace, electronics, and telecommunications industries for thermal stress testing of products.[2]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical4

Electrical requirements, full load amps, 460 / 3 / 60
70[1]
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Electrical requirements, full load amps, 400 / 3 / 50
80[1]
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Electrical requirements, full load amps, 230 / 3 / 60
148[1]
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Electrical requirements at full load
460 / 3 / 60: 70 amps; 400 / 3 / 50: 80 amps; 230 / 3 / 60: 148 amps[1]
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Wafer handling2

Transfer basket dimensions
25 x 23 x 14.5 inches (63 x 58 x 37 centimeters)[1]
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Transfer mechanism
Retractable transfer mechanism[2]
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Control & software4

Temperature control tolerance
+/-1.1°C (+/-2°F)[1]
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Controller
8825 Controller[2]
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Controller screen size
12-inch touchscreen[2]
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Zone control
Bi-Directional Zone Control[2]
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Dimensions & facilities3

Maximum weight capacity in basket
100 lbs (45 kg)[1]
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Approximate shipping weight
2,400 lbs (1,088 kg)[1]
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Move-in dimensions
49 x 83 x 83 inches (124 x 211 x 211 centimeters)[1]
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Configuration & options14

Manufacturer
Thermotron[3]
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Model
ATSS 130 15 15[3]
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Category
Thermal / Diffusion[4]
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Equipment type
Thermal cycling and thermal shock chamber[1]
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Product family
Automated Thermal Stress System (ATSS)[1]
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Temperature range, hot zone
+25°C to +215°C (+77°F to +419°F)[1]
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Temperature range, cold zone
-73°C to +180°C (-100°F to +356°F)[1]
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Compressor size
(2) 15 Hp Scroll Air-cooled[1]
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Airflow
1,200 SCFM (33.9 cubic meters / minute)[1]
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Equipment type
Oven[3]
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Type
Thermal Cycling & Thermal Shock Chamber[1]
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Automated system name
Automated Thermal Stress System (ATSS)[2]
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Hot zone temperature range
+25°C to +215°C (+77°F to +419°F)[1]
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Cold zone temperature range
-73°C to +180°C (-100°F to +356°F)[1]
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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.

  • Electrical requirements, full load amps, 460 / 3 / 6070[1]
  • Electrical requirements, full load amps, 400 / 3 / 5080[1]
  • Electrical requirements, full load amps, 230 / 3 / 60148[1]
  • Electrical requirements at full load460 / 3 / 60: 70 amps; 400 / 3 / 50: 80 amps; 230 / 3 / 60: 148 amps[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer sizes can this system handle?General reference — not yet source-verified

The specific wafer size capacity is model-dependent, but thermal diffusion systems of this class are designed to accommodate standard semiconductor wafer diameters from two to six inches, depending on the tube diameter and boat configuration.

What types of gases are used in these systems?General reference — not yet source-verified

Common gases include nitrogen and argon for inert environments, oxygen and steam for oxidation, and dopant gases such as diborane, phosphine, or liquid sources like boron tribromide and phosphorus oxychloride, depending on the desired doping type.

How is temperature uniformity maintained across the wafer load?General reference — not yet source-verified

Temperature uniformity is achieved through multi-zone heating elements and thermocouple feedback control, along with careful gas flow design. Many systems use three or five temperature control zones to minimize radial and axial temperature gradients in the process tube.

What are common maintenance requirements for diffusion furnaces?General reference — not yet source-verified

Routine maintenance includes cleaning or replacing quartz process tubes, calibrating thermocouples, checking heater element continuity, and maintaining gas delivery systems. Tube cleaning is particularly important to remove accumulated deposits that can cause contamination or non-uniformity.

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the ATSS 130 15 15 are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the ATSS 130 15 15 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the ATSS 130 15 15 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the ATSS 130 15 15 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the ATSS 130 15 15 is not on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]thermotron.com — thermotron.comthermotron.com
  2. [2]docs.alltest.net — docs.alltest.netdocs.alltest.net
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
  4. [4]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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