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OP 5240 I

Metrology & InspectionKLA OP 5240 family
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OP 5240 I — Inventory photo
Fig. 01OP 5240 IInventory photo[1]

What it is

The KLA OP 5240 I is a metrology and inspection tool.[2]

The KLA OP 5240 I belongs to the KLA OP 5240 family.[2]

The KLA / Therma-wave OP 5240 I is a 1 phase tool rated at 200 Vac and 5 Amps.[1][2]

How it works

General reference — not yet source-verified

Metrology and inspection tools in semiconductor manufacturing measure process results and check wafer condition by comparing physical features against expected targets.

A tool in this class is used to detect variation, confirm process quality, and support process control before wafers move to later fabrication steps.

Where it fits in the process flow

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A metrology and inspection tool sits in the process flow between fabrication steps that create wafer features and later steps that depend on those features being within specification.

A tool in this class supports feedback to upstream process steps and helps screen wafers before additional patterning, deposition, or integration steps continue.

Applications

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Metrology and inspection tools are used in semiconductor production to evaluate wafers, monitor process stability, and identify defects or variation.

A tool in this class is used across process development, production monitoring, and quality control for wafer-based manufacturing.

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical3

Voltage
200 Vac[1]
Accurate?
5 Amps[1]
Accurate?
Amperage
5 Amps[1]
Accurate?

Configuration & options2

Phase
1 Phase[1]
Accurate?
Vintage
1999[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.

  • Voltage200 Vac[1]
  • Configuration5 Amps[1]
  • Amperage5 Amps[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is the OP 5240 I?

The OP 5240 I is a metrology and inspection tool.[2]

What family does the OP 5240 I belong to?

The OP 5240 I belongs to the KLA OP 5240 family.[2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the OP 5240 I 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 OP 5240 I are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the OP 5240 I 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 OP 5240 I 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 OP 5240 I are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the OP 5240 I is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]OP 5240 I — KLA | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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Last updated Oct 9, 2026.

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