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Candela CS 2 Surface

Metrology & Inspection KLA Candela CS 2 Surface family

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KLACandela CS 2 Surface

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What it is

The KLA Candela CS 2 Surface is a metrology and inspection system. The system is referred to as both a surface inspection system and a surface analyzer. Supported wafer chuck sizes include 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch.^[1]^[3]^[2]

Applications

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Primary applications include defect detection on bare silicon wafers, epitaxial layers, and polished optical substrates. The tool is also used in the production of magnetic recording media and other industries requiring high-sensitivity surface inspection of smooth, specular surfaces.

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Chuck sizes available: 2", 3", 4", and 6"^[2]

Configuration & options4

Manufacturer: KLA^[1]
Model: Candela CS 2^[1]
Equipment type: Surface Inspection System^[1]
Description: Surface Analyzer^[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the KLA Candela CS 2 Surface?

The KLA Candela CS 2 Surface is a surface inspection system and surface analyzer, classified under Metrology & Inspection.^[1]^[3]^[2]

What wafer sizes does the Candela CS 2 support?

The system supports 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch wafer chucks.^[2]

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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Candela CS 2 Surface are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Candela CS 2 Surface are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Candela CS 2 Surface are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Candela CS 2 Surface are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Candela CS 2 Surface is not on record.
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Sources & citations

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[1]Equipment inventory listing
[2]semistarcorp.com — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
[3]Candela CS 2 Surface — KLA | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com