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A 6 Exelan HPT

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Lam Research A 6 Exelan HPT is a semiconductor etching tool for 8-inch wafers. Lam Research A 6 Exelan HPT includes two Exelan HPT chambers and a 4520 chamber. Lam Research A 6 Exelan HPT was manufactured in 1997.[1]

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What it is

The Lam Research A 6 Exelan HPT is a semiconductor etching system.[3][1]

How it works

The A 6 Exelan HPT can use a gas box that requires enhancement for ten-gas operation.[2][3]

Where it fits in the process flow

The A 6 Exelan HPT belongs to that etch stage when it is used for dielectric processing.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Vacuum & pumping2

TM Pump to Dual Pump (1 for Load Lock / 1 for TM)[2]
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Vacuum & pumping
1 TM Pump to Dual Pump (1 for Load Lock / 1 for TM)[3]
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Wafer handling1

Wafer size
8 inch (200 mm)[1]
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Gas & chemistry3

To use 10 Gases, the Gas Box needs to be enhanced[2]
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Gas & chemistry
To use 10 Gases, the Gas Box needs to be enhanced[3]
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Gas box note
To use 10 gases, the Gas Box needs to be enhanced[2]
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Configuration & options12

3 Chambers[2]
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Refurbished[2]
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Manufacturer
Lam Research[1]
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Model
Alliance A 6 Exelan HPT Dielectric[1]
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Category
Etch[1]
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Chamber configuration
Exelan HPT chambers (2) and 4520 chamber[1]
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Configuration & options
3 Chambers[2]
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Condition
Refurbished[2]
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Last confirmed date
November 12, 2024[2]
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Vintage year
1997[1]
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Model
A 6 Exelan HPT[2]
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Chamber configuration
2 Exelan HPT chambers and 1 4520 chamber[3]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 1997manufactured[1]

    The A 6 Exelan HPT was manufactured in 1997.

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What does it need to run?

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  • ConfigurationTM Pump to Dual Pump (1 for Load Lock / 1 for TM)[2]
  • ConfigurationTo use 10 Gases, the Gas Box needs to be enhanced[2]
  • Vacuum & pumping1 TM Pump to Dual Pump (1 for Load Lock / 1 for TM)[3]
  • Gas & chemistryTo use 10 Gases, the Gas Box needs to be enhanced[3]
  • Gas box noteTo use 10 gases, the Gas Box needs to be enhanced[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer size does the A 6 Exelan HPT support?

The system supports 200 mm (8-inch) wafers.[3][1]

How many chambers does the A 6 Exelan HPT include?

The system includes three chambers: two Exelan HPT chambers and one 4520 chamber.[2][3][1]

What is the pump configuration of the A 6 Exelan HPT?

The system uses a dual pump configuration with two TM pumps: one pump for the load lock and one for the transfer module.[2][3]

Does the gas box require enhancement for ten-gas operation?

Yes, to use ten gases, the gas box needs to be enhanced.[2][3]

What year was the A 6 Exelan HPT manufactured?

The system was manufactured in 1997.[3][1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the A 6 Exelan HPT are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the A 6 Exelan HPT are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the A 6 Exelan HPT are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the A 6 Exelan HPT is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the A 6 Exelan HPT are on record.

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