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HR 601

Seren HR 601 family
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HR 601 — Inventory photo
Fig. 01HR 601Inventory photo[1]

Power

Single Phase[1]

Performance

±2%[2]

What it is

The Seren HR 601 is an RF generator used in vacuum processing systems.[2][1]

How it works

The HR 601 is a solid-state, microprocessor-controlled generator with internal control and power-amplifier sections.[2]

The HR 601 supports serial, analog, and optional remote interfaces, and the model can regulate power with voltage, current, and forward-power control modes.[2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The HR 601 can serve as the sole source for plasma generation, as a bias generator, or as one of several generators in a multiple-generator configuration.[2]

Applications

The HR 601 is used in vacuum processing applications that require regulated RF power for plasma generation.[2]

The model supports pulsing and frequency tuning for process control in RF-driven vacuum equipment.[2]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical6

Single Phase[1]
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Output
600W @13.56MHz[1]
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Forward Power Output
600 Watts[2]
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Frequency (standard)
13.56 MHz[3]
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Frequency options
1.7-2.1 MHz, 12.56 MHz, 13.56 MHz, 27.12 MHz, 40.68 MHz, 60.00 MHz[4]
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Input Power
100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Single Phase[4]
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Performance1

Forward Power Accuracy
±2%[2]
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Control & software1

Interface Connectors
Serial: DB-9 Female; Analog: DB-25 Female[2]
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Dimensions & facilities3

Pulsing
10 μs minimum pulse width, 0-100% duty cycle[4]
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Dimensions (H x W x D)
5.22" x 9.47" x 20.09" (13.26 x 24.05 x 51.02 cm)[4]
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Weight
18 lbs (8.16 kg)[2]
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Configuration & options8

PN
9601090003[1]
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Input
200-240 Vac, 47-63Hz[1]
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CE Marked[1]
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Harmonics
-50 dBc[2]
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Output Connector
Type N Female[2]
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Cooling
Forced air, 153 CFM (72.2 L/s)[4]
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Part Number (PN)
9601090003[1]
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CE Marked
Yes[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
HR601 60MHz——60.00 MHz frequency, input power 200-240 VAC, dimensions 5.22" x 9.47" x 20.09"serenips.com[5]
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  • ConfigurationSingle Phase[1]
  • Output600W @13.56MHz[1]
  • Forward Power Output600 Watts[2]
  • Frequency (standard)13.56 MHz[3]
  • Frequency options1.7-2.1 MHz, 12.56 MHz, 13.56 MHz, 27.12 MHz, 40.68 MHz, 60.00 MHz[4]
  • Input Power100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Single Phase[4]

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Frequently asked questions

What output power does the HR 601 provide?

The HR 601 provides 600 W of forward power output.[1][3][2][4]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the HR 601 are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the HR 601 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 HR 601 are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the HR 601 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the HR 601 are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]rfindustries.co.uk — rfindustries.co.ukrfindustries.co.uk
  3. [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  4. [4]serenips.com — serenips.comserenips.com
  5. [5]serenips.com — serenips.comserenips.com
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