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DSC300 Gen2

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The SUSS MicroTec DSC300 Gen2 is an automated system for wafers up to 300 mm. The DSC300 Gen2 provides alignment and full-field scanning projection exposure.[1]

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Wafer size

300mm

Performance

Yes[1]

Optics

Full-field scanning projection[1]

How it works

Projection lithography systems project a mask pattern onto a photoresist-coated substrate through an optical system. The DSC300 Gen2 uses full-field scanning projection, where the mask and substrate move in a synchronized scanning motion during exposure. The system performs substrate alignment prior to exposure to ensure pattern placement accuracy. The equipment includes automated handling for substrates up to 300 mm. The DSC300 Gen2 belongs to the class of ultraviolet (UV) projection exposure tools used in semiconductor manufacturing.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The DSC300 Gen2 is used in backend lithography processes, often for advanced packaging and wafer-level processing. In a typical process flow, the machine receives a substrate after coating and baking steps and exposes it with the desired pattern. After exposure, the substrate moves to developing or etching steps to complete the pattern transfer. The system's scanning projection capability is suited for patterning larger substrates in a production environment. The tool is suitable for process sequences that demand automated substrate handling and alignment for high-volume manufacturing.[1]

Applications

The DSC300 Gen2 is applied in advanced packaging processes, including redistribution layer (RDL) patterning and through-silicon via (TSV) formation. The equipment also supports manufacturing of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. The system can be used in LED manufacturing, where projection lithography helps define device structures. The tool is suitable for processes requiring fine feature definition on substrates up to 300 mm, common in wafer-level packaging and 3D integration. The system's capabilities also extend to general back-end lithography applications for compound semiconductor and packaging industries.[1]

  • Projection lithography

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Wafer size
up to 300 mm[1]
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Optics & imaging1

Exposure technology
Full-field scanning projection[1]
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Performance1

Alignment
Yes[1]
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Configuration & options2

Type
Automated system[1]
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Process category
Projection lithography[1]
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What replaced it?

  • siblingSUSS MicroTec DSC500— Both are automated full-field scanning projection lithography systems; DSC300 handles substrates up to 300 mm, DSC500 handles substrates up to 450 x 500 mm.source[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum substrate size the DSC300 Gen2 can handle?

The DSC300 Gen2 is an automated system that handles substrates up to 300 mm.[1]

What type of lithography exposure does the DSC300 Gen2 perform?

The DSC300 Gen2 performs full-field scanning projection exposure.[1]

Does the DSC300 Gen2 include alignment capability?

Yes, the DSC300 Gen2 includes alignment capability as part of its automated system.[1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the DSC300 Gen2 are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the DSC300 Gen2 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 DSC300 Gen2 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 DSC300 Gen2 are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the DSC300 Gen2 is not on record.

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  1. [1]hilpert.ch — hilpert.chhilpert.ch
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