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Rainbow 4520versus100 ICP Fluorine

Lam Research Rainbow 4520, Oxford Instruments 100 ICP Fluorine, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

Side-by-side comparison of selected equipment models
Attribute
Rainbow 4520Lam Research
100 ICP FluorineOxford Instruments
OEMLam ResearchOxford Instruments
CategoryEtchEtch
Wafer size8"—
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FamilyLam Research Rainbow 4520Oxford Instruments 100 ICP Fluorine
Cited variants
  • Lam Rainbow 45XX Series[1]
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Specifications
OEMLam Research[1]—
ModelLam Rainbow 4520[1]—
ConditionRefurbished and Upgraded[1]—
Chuck typeClamp; customized[1]—
Wafer sizeUp to 8 inch capability; customized[1]4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch (with clamp change)[2]
ControllerAllwin21 PC with touch screen monitor[1]—
Operation modesMaintenance, Manual, Semi Automatic and Full Automatic[1]—
Wafer handlingFully automated, in-line, single-wafer plasma/RIE etching system[1]—
Gases1-6 or 1-8 lines with MFC; maximum 9 lines[1]—
EndpointDual endpoint 405nm/520nm; EOP optional[1]—
TypePlasma/RIE etching system[1]—
AutomationFully automated, in-line, single-wafer[1]—
Wafer Sizes6-inch or 8-inch[1]—
ElectrodeTop or/and bottom powered electrode plate[1]—
Electrode SpacingProgrammable[1]—
Wafer AlignmentAutomatic noncontact wafer alignment and placement[1]—
RF MatchUnique RF match networks located at upper and lower electrodes for programmable switching between plasma and RIE modes[1]—
Main UseOxide Etch (Lam Rainbow 45XX Series)[1]—
ControlComputer-controlled, manual or automatic control[1]—
Chamber TypeMain chamber, moving gap standard process kit[1]—
Chuck TypeClamp chuck; ESC chuck optional[1]—
Number of Gases1-6 or 1-8 lines MFC, maximum 9 lines[1]—
Typical GasesAr, CF4, CHF3, He, SF6, N2, NF3 (process dependent)[1]—
Endpoint DetectionDual endpoint 405nm/520nm EOP is optional[1]—
ChillerTCU LAM2080 Chiller module or equivalent is optional[1]—
Base Pressure≤ 5 mT[1]—
Chamber Leak Rate≤ 5 mT/min[1]—
ELL & XLL Leak Rate≤ 10 mT/min[1]—
Gap Set Point1 cm, tolerance ≤ 0.02 cm[1]—
Chiller Precision± 1 ℃[1]—
MFC/RF/DC Precision≤5% of set points[1]—
Particle (Bare-Si, RF-Off)< 50 @0.3um[1]—
Power208V, 50/60Hz, 3 phase, 5 wires, WYE, 30A(Max), 23(Norm) for Etcher[1]—
Physical Dimensions (Etcher)44"W x 54"D x 66"H, 1700 lbs[1]—
Physical Dimensions (RF Cart)22"W x 32"D x 44"H, 250 lbs[1]—
Physical Dimensions (TCU)23"W x 37"D x 55"H, 420 lbs[1]—
ExhaustEtcher Cabinet: Draw CFM 300, H2O 0.5, House, 4 inch Duct; Etcher Gas Panel: Draw CFM 75, H2O 0.5, Scrubbed, possible hazard, 2 inch Duct[1]—
Cooling WaterR.F. Cart: 2±0.2 GPM, 85±5 PSI, 14~35°C, 3/8" ID fittings, <200 u; TCU: 6±0.5 GPM, 11~26°C, 1/2" ID fittings, <200 u[1]—
Nitrogen40±10 PSI and 90±10 PSI, CDA can also be used for R.F. Cart[1]—
Thermal OutputEtcher: 3.4K carried by water, 3.4k by exhaust, 7k dispersed; RF Cart: 7K carried by water, 7k dispersed; TCU: 4K carried by water, 1k dispersed[1]—
Process Gases1/4" VCR fittings, <0.05u filter[1]—
Etch Gases—SF6, CF4, O2, Ar, N2, CHF3, C4F8[2]
Cryo DRIE etch rate—up to 5 µm/min[2]

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Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]allwin21.comallwin21.com
  2. [2]nanofab.utah.edunanofab.utah.edu