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AMAT 0100-02805

Product Name: Wafer Orienter Control PCB Assembly

Product Description: A dedicated printed circuit board designed to control the wafer orientation mechanism, ensuring precise alignment of silicon wafers prior to processing in semiconductor fabrication tools.

Technical Specifications:

  • Architecture: High-density multi-layer PCB with embedded microcontroller.

Detailed content

  • Memory: 16MB SDRAM, 32MB Flash Memory for program storage.
  • Input Voltage: 24V DC.
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C.
  • Physical Dimensions: 14.7cm x 5.15cm x 11.4cm.
  • Weight: 0.6kg.
  • Interfaces: Multiple I/O ports for motor drivers, position sensors, and system communication (RS-485, DeviceNet).

    Functional Features:

  • Precision Position Control: Executes closed-loop control for high-accuracy wafer alignment.
  • Sensor Integration: Reads and processes inputs from optical notch/flat detectors.
  • Fault Diagnostics: Built-in self-test and real-time error monitoring.
  • Recipe Compatibility: Stores and executes multiple orientation profiles.

    Application: Deployed in AMAT Centura & Endura platforms’ wafer handling systems (Pre-Clean, PVD, Etch).

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