Olympus

MX 50 A F

Metrology & Inspection Olympus MX 50 A F family

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MX 50 A F — Inventory photo — Fig. 01MX 50 A FInventory photo^[1]

Power

Electrical System^[1]

Optics

Optical System^[1]

What it is

The Olympus MX 50 A F is a microscope classified for metrology and inspection of semiconductor wafers. The system is specified for 8 inch wafer sizes.^[1]^[3]

How it works

The MX 50 A F incorporates an optical system, illumination, and an electrical system. Focusing is accomplished with a roller guide mechanism. The system includes an AL 100 wafer loader and accepts Fluoroware cassettes.^[1]^[3]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Electrical System^[1]
Electrical System: Listed^[3]

Wafer handling5

Loader AL 100:^[1]
Wafer Thickness: More than 400 um^[1]
Cassette Type: Fluoroware^[1]
Wafer Size: 8 inch^[1]
Loader: AL 100^[1]

Optics & imaging4

Optical System^[1]; Illumination^[1]
Optical System: Listed^[3]
Illumination: Listed^[3]

Configuration & options4

Focusing: Roller Guide^[3]
Manufacturer: Olympus^[1]
Model: MX 50 A F^[1]
Category: Metrology & Inspection^[3]

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ConfigurationElectrical System^[1]
Electrical SystemListed^[3]

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer sizes does the Olympus MX 50 A F support?

The system is specified for 8 inch wafer sizes.^[1]^[3]

What type of wafer loader is used on the MX 50 A F?

The system uses an AL 100 wafer loader.^[1]^[3]

What is the focusing mechanism on the MX 50 A F?

The system uses a roller guide focusing mechanism.^[1]^[3]

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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the MX 50 A F are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the MX 50 A F are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the MX 50 A F are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the MX 50 A F are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the MX 50 A F is not on record.
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