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Sonora Verticalversus0 500

ASM Sonora Vertical, Blue M 0 500, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

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Attribute
0 500Blue M
OEMASMBlue M
CategoryThermal / DiffusionThermal / Diffusion
Wafer size——
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones2022 Product launch announcement—
Control system——
Generation——
FamilyASM Sonora VerticalBlue M 0 500
Specifications
Wafer Sizes12 inch[1]—
Dual reactor chambersYes[2]—
Wafer Size300mm[2]—
ThroughputHighest available throughput in its class; 30% more productivity than predecessor[2]—
Reactor UtilizationVirtually 100%[2]—
Reactor count2 (dual boat reactors)[2]—
InterfaceIntuitive graphical user interface[2]—
Process capabilitiesLPCVD (doped silicon, silicon nitride), diffusion (wet oxidation, anneal), ALD[2]—
CompatibilityFully compatible with A412; existing recipes easily transferred[2]—
Gas injection systemInnovative gas injection system for low pressure processing providing best uniformities between wafers at larger load sizes[2]—
Load sizeLarger process wafer load sizes than its predecessor[2]—
Byproduct reductionLower energy and chemical usage per wafer compared to predecessor[2]—
Predictive maintenanceAdvanced control diagnostics for predictive maintenance[2]—
InstallationPlug & play installation[2]—
Manufacturer—Blue M[3]
Model—0 500[3]
Asset number—139866[3]
Last confirm date—September 10, 2025[3]
Equipment type—Oven[3]

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Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Equipment inventory listing
  2. [2]uk.marketscreener.comuk.marketscreener.com
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing