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SLR Series

DepositionPlasma-Therm SLR Series family
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SLR Series — Inventory photo
Fig. 01SLR SeriesInventory photo[1]

What it is

The Plasma-Therm SLR Series is a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) system used for depositing thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.[1]

How it works

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In a PECVD system, reactive gases are introduced into a vacuum chamber where a radio-frequency (RF) plasma is ignited. The plasma creates energetic electrons and ions that dissociate the process gases into radicals and ions, which then adsorb onto the substrate surface and react to form a solid thin film. The substrate temperature is typically maintained at an intermediate level, lower than in thermal CVD, to allow deposition on temperature-sensitive materials.

Applications

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The Plasma-Therm SLR Series in its deposition configuration is applied to the deposition of uniform thin films for microelectronic devices, MEMS, and optoelectronic components. Common materials deposited include silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, and other dielectric films used for insulation, protection, and structural layers.

What do the numbers mean?

Gas & chemistry1

Tool type
Plasma CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition)[1]
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Configuration & options1

Category
Deposition[2]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Tool typePlasma CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition)[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of deposition system is the Plasma-Therm SLR Series?

The Plasma-Therm SLR Series is a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) system, also referred to as a plasma CVD system.[1]

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  • Fewer than 3 independently cited specifications for the SLR Series are on record; the remainder await public documentation.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet, a cleanroom equipment inventory, or an engineer who operated or installed it

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

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the SLR Series 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 SLR Series 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 SLR Series are on record.

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

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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Last updated Sep 29, 2026.

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