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321versusDS 271

Disco 321, Meyer Burger DS 271, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

Side-by-side comparison of selected equipment models
Attribute
321Disco
DS 271Meyer Burger
OEMDiscoMeyer Burger
CategoryDicing & GrindingDicing & Grinding
Wafer size——
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones—2010 Stated vintage
Control system——
Generation——
FamilyDisco 321Meyer Burger DS 271
Cited variants—
Specifications
OEMDisco[2]—
Model321[2]—
Equipment typeWafer Dicing Saw[2]—
Facility contextCleanroom Instrumentation[2]—
Application areaNano and Micro Fabrication[2]—
LocationFNT 4.106[2]—
Wafer SizeUp to 6 inches[3]—
Spindle Power1.0 kW Synchro Spindle (or 1.5 kW Synchro Spindle in some configurations)[4]—
Spindle Power (alternate)1500 Watt spindle[3]—
Non-Contact SetupNon Contact Setup[4]—
MicroscopeMicroscope With Eyepiece and Shutter (or Dual Objective Microscope With Eyepiece)[4]—
Broken Blade DetectionBroken Blade Detection[4]—
Light TowerIncludes Light Tower[4]—
Chuck Type6" Universal Chuck (or 6" Porous Film Frame Chuck)[3]—
Wafer size capabilityUp to 6" wafers[4]—
Chuck6-inch porous film frame chuck[3]—
Spindle power1500-watt spindle[3]—
FootprintSmall footprint[3]—
SetupNon-contact setup[4]—
Blade break detectionBroken blade detection[4]—
Other featuresFloppy drive, light tower, blade tools, manuals[4]—
Configuration—With HDD & Software[5]
Diameter—350 mm[5]
Length—1061 mm[5]
Weight—175 kg[5]
Number—2[5]
Required power—2 x 75 kW[5]
Bearing application—special roller bearings, water-cooled[5]
Horizontal distance between axes—660 mm[5]
Wire web working height—1515 mm[5]
Wire web width—1030 mm[5]
Loading length—1020 mm[6]
Max workpiece dimensions—220 x 220 mm[6]
Workpiece holders—4 x 255 mm, 3 x 340 mm, 2 x 510 mm, 1 x 1020 mm[6]
Wire diameter—100–160 micron[6]
Wire speed—15 m/sec[6]
Wire guide rolls diameter—350 mm[6]
Diamond wire upgrade—Water based upgrade installed[7]
Vintage—2010/2011[6]
Wire guide roller diameter—350 mm[5]
Wire guide roller length—1061 mm[5]
Wire guide roller weight—175 kg[5]
Wire guide roller count—2[5]

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Sources (7)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]tmi.utexas.edutmi.utexas.edu
  3. [3]jmind.comjmind.com
  4. [4]gtsaz.comgtsaz.com
  5. [5]inventory listing
  6. [6]tradekorea.comtradekorea.com
  7. [7]tradeindia.comtradeindia.com