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Rainbow 4520 Oxide

EtchLam Research Rainbow 4520 Oxide family
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What it is

The Lam Research Rainbow 4520 Oxide is an etch system for semiconductor manufacturing.[2][1]

How it works

The Rainbow 4520 Oxide uses wafer temperature control, inductive RF auto tuning, and optical alignment in the transport path, and one configured version includes endpoint detection by monochromator.[6][5]

Why won't it start?

Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.

  • The system missing some parts.

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Power Requirements
208 V, 50.0 A, 50/60 Hz[4]2 sources
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Features
Single wafer etching; wafer temperature control; variable gap spacing; parallel plate reactor; inductive RF auto tuning; simple and efficient design[6]
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Wafer handling5

Wafer Size
6 inch[2]
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Wafer Size
200 mm[3]2 sources
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Wafer Size Range Minimum
150 mm[4]2 sources
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Wafer Size Range Maximum
200 mm[4]2 sources
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Wafer Configuration
8" (200mm) SEMI[5]2 sources
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Optics & imaging1

Applications
Contact Etch; Planarization; Via Etch; Trench Mask Etch; Pad Etch[6]
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Control & software1

Software Revision Level
E1.7-024[4]2 sources
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Dimensions & facilities2

Weight
1,764 lb (800 kg)[4]2 sources
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Exterior Dimensions
47.244 in (120.0 cm) W x 98.425 in (250.0 cm) D x 66.929 in (170.0 cm) H[4]2 sources
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Configuration & options5

Model
Rainbow 4520[1]
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Vintage
1996[3]
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Set Size
200 mm[4]
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Manufacturer
Lam Research[1]
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Category
Etch[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Rainbow 4520 Oxide Etcher———Equipment inventory listing[2]
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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.

  • Power Requirements208 V, 50.0 A, 50/60 Hz[4]
  • FeaturesSingle wafer etching; wafer temperature control; variable gap spacing; parallel plate reactor; inductive RF auto tuning; simple and efficient design[6]

Where are the manuals?

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Not publicly documented

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Frequently asked questions

What type of tool is the Rainbow 4520 Oxide?

The Rainbow 4520 Oxide is an etch system for semiconductor manufacturing.[1][5][6]

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The following facts about the Rainbow 4520 Oxide 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 Rainbow 4520 Oxide are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Rainbow 4520 Oxide are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • The process node or technology generation of the Rainbow 4520 Oxide is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Rainbow 4520 Oxide are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Rainbow 4520 Oxide are on record.

    Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist

Sources & citations

Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  2. [2]Equipment inventory listing
  3. [3]csisemi.comcsisemi.com
  4. [4]surplus.infineon.comsurplus.infineon.com
  5. [5]oemgroupinc.com — oemgroupinc.comoemgroupinc.com
  6. [6]semigroup.com — semigroup.comsemigroup.com
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026.

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