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AMAT 0190-08389 High-Precision Temperature Sensor Assembly
Product Overview: The AMAT 0190-08389 is a high-precision temperature sensor assembly specifically engineered for Applied Materials semiconductor processing equipment. It is designed to provide accurate, real-time temperature monitoring of critical components within process chambers, wafer handling systems, and heating modules. This sensor assembly leverages advanced thermocouple technology combined with rugged packaging to withstand the harsh operating conditions of semiconductor fabs, including high temperatures, plasma exposure, and chemical corrosion. It serves as a critical component for maintaining process stability, preventing component overheating, and ensuring consistent wafer quality throughout manufacturing operations.
Technical Specifications: – Sensor Type: K-type thermocouple with a precision-grade sensing element for reliable temperature detection.
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– Temperature Range: -50°C to 1100°C, covering the full spectrum of temperatures required for semiconductor processing. – Accuracy: ±0.3°C (at 0-500°C) and ±0.5°C (at 500-1100°C), ensuring precise temperature measurement for process control. – Response Time: ≤5ms, delivering real-time temperature feedback to the equipment control system for immediate adjustments. – Probe Material: Inconel 600 sheath with a diameter of 3mm, offering exceptional corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability. – Cable Length: 1.5 meters (standard), with Teflon insulation to prevent electrical interference and chemical damage. – Connection Type: Miniature thermocouple connector (Type K), compatible with AMAT’s standard control systems. – Operating Environment: Resistant to plasma (CF₄, Cl₂, Ar), process gases, and cleaning chemicals; suitable for cleanroom Class 1 environments. – Certification: Complies with SEMI S2/S8 safety standards, ISO 9001 quality control requirements, and IEC 60584 thermocouple standards.
Functional Features: – Delivers accurate, real-time temperature measurements to enable closed-loop process control, ensuring consistent wafer processing results. – Withstands extreme temperatures and thermal cycling without degradation, maintaining performance over long operational periods. – Resists corrosion from reactive and corrosive process gases, extending the sensor’s service life and reducing maintenance frequency. – Minimizes electrical interference with insulated cabling, ensuring stable and reliable temperature readings. – Features a compact design that fits into tight equipment spaces, such as process chamber interiors and heater assemblies. – Provides clear, actionable temperature data to the equipment control system, triggering alarms for abnormal temperature conditions to prevent component damage. – Integrates seamlessly with AMAT’s process control software, enabling data logging and process traceability for quality assurance.
Application Scenarios: – Installed in AMAT’s Centura, Endura, and Producer series process chambers to monitor chamber wall, electrode, and wafer temperatures. – Used in heating modules, including ceramic heaters and thermal annealing systems, to regulate and maintain optimal heating conditions. – Applied in wafer handling systems to monitor temperature of wafer carriers and transfer arms, preventing thermal damage to wafers. – Suitable for 200mm and 300mm wafer manufacturing processes, including logic chips, memory chips (DRAM, NAND), and power semiconductor devices. – Ideal for high-volume semiconductor production lines where process consistency and component protection are critical to operational efficiency. – Used in research and development facilities to study temperature effects on advanced semiconductor processes, enabling process optimization.
