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Despatch

LCD1

horizontal vacuum low-pressure steam sterilizerDespatch LCD1 family
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The Despatch LCD1 is a biocompatible oven. The Despatch LCD1 is used for curing bio-compatible polymer films and polyimide full curing. The Despatch LCD1 supports up to 8 temperature profiles.[1][2]

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Where it fits in the process flow

The LCD1 sits in the thermal-processing part of a microfabrication flow after sample loading and before downstream use of the treated wafers or parts. EPFL uses the unit for curing biocompatible polymer films and for full polyimide curing.[1][2]

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Vacuum & pumping1

equipment type
horizontal vacuum low-pressure steam sterilizer[1]
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Wafer handling2

Wafer carriers
carriers for 100 mm and 150 mm wafers[2]
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Supported materials
biocompatible devices, biocompatible sample/wafer, piece parts[2]
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Control & software1

Controller
PROTOCOL PLUS controller[1]
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Configuration & options9

Model designation
LCD1-16NV-3[1]
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Maximum temperature
350°C[2]
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Programs
up to 8 different temperature profiles[2]
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Segments per profile
up to 8 ramp/soak segments in each profile[1]
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Atmosphere
nitrogen circulation; N2 flow available in programs[2]
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Temperature monitoring
possibility to monitor temperature[2]
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Operating modes
Stopped, Manual, Timer, Profile, Auto Start[1]
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Event outputs
Cooling, End of cycle, N2 purge (pulse), N2 maintain (constant flow)[1]
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Location
Zone 11[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
LCD1-16NV-3——Identified on the EPFL page as a biocompatible oven with maximum temperature 350°C, carriers for 100mm and 150mm wafers, piece parts allowed, nitrogen circulation, HEPA filter, and temperature monitoring.epfl.ch[2]
LCD1-51N-5——Listed in the manual source as a Despatch LCD1-51N-5 owner’s manual; described there as a stackable oven.manualslib.com[3]
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What does it need to run?

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  • equipment typehorizontal vacuum low-pressure steam sterilizer[1]

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Frequently asked questions

Why is vacuum used in this class of sterilizer?General reference — not yet source-verified

Vacuum helps remove trapped air from the chamber and load, which improves steam penetration and supports more uniform contact with surfaces and internal spaces.

What is the horizontal chamber format used for?General reference — not yet source-verified

The horizontal format supports loading along the chamber length and is suited to racks, trays, carts, or carriers arranged for chamber processing.

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the LCD1 are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the LCD1 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 LCD1 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the LCD1 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the LCD1 are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]epfl.ch — epfl.chepfl.ch
  2. [2]epfl.ch — epfl.chepfl.ch
  3. [3]manualslib.com — manualslib.commanualslib.com
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