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Semiconductor Analyzers for Wet Process

Semiconductor Analyzers for Wet Process
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Semiconductor Analyzers for Wet Process

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Introduction
HORIBA has been a pioneer in developing chemical solution concentration monitors for semiconductor wet processes since 1995. These monitors are essential for cleaning 300 mm semiconductor wafers and play a crucial role in 'monitor feedback control' for process management. Additionally, HORIBA has developed an IPA gas concentration monitor for wafer drying processes, providing comprehensive solutions for wet process density control.
Product Evolution and Specifications
The document describes the evolution of HORIBA's chemical solution concentration monitors, including the CS-100 Series and CS-600F Series. These monitors are designed for real-time, in-line measurements and can handle multiple chemical solutions simultaneously. The CS-600F Series offers high-stability measurements of high-temperature chemical solutions and reduces the frequency of background corrections, enhancing throughput and efficiency.
Technological Innovations
HORIBA applies its proprietary technologies across various fields, including semiconductors, medicine, and environmental science. In the semiconductor industry, HORIBA provides process monitors that integrate into manufacturing lines, ensuring the safe production of high-performance semiconductors. The company also excels in mass flow controllers and liquid source vaporization control systems.
Measurement Techniques
The document details various measurement techniques, such as using fiber optic cables for light signal transmission and electromagnetic induction methods for conductivity measurement. These techniques ensure high accuracy and stability in monitoring chemical concentrations.
Applications and Use Cases
HORIBA's monitors are used in various semiconductor processes, including cleaning, etching, and resist stripping. The CS-100 Series, for example, offers automatic measurements and feedback control, enhancing the reproducibility and yield of cleaning processes.
Conclusion
HORIBA's chemical solution concentration monitors are vital for modern semiconductor manufacturing, providing precise control and monitoring of chemical processes. Their advanced technology and comprehensive solutions support the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry.
Overview of Devices
The document provides detailed specifications and functionalities of various chemical concentration and conductivity monitors, primarily used in semiconductor processes. These devices are designed for high precision, stability, and repeatability in measuring low to high concentrations of chemicals such as hydrofluoric acid (HF), hydrochloric acid (HCl), and ammonia (NH3).
Specific Models and Features
  • HF-960EM and HF-960M: Designed for semiconductor processes, these models offer corrosion-resistant sensors made from PFA, with a wide measurement range up to 50% HF concentration and 0 to 2,000 mS/cm conductivity. The HF-960M is particularly suited for low-concentration control in RCA cleaning processes.
  • HF-700: Used for continuous and precise measurement of low HF concentrations in solutions of diluted sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and hydrofluoric acid, featuring automatic neutralizing functions and multiple measurement modes.
  • UP-100: A pH monitor designed for micro-volume sampling, offering real-time measurement and automatic calibration, compliant with RoHS standards.
  • HE-960H-TM Series: Provides precision measurement of various chemicals using a 4-electrode method, with automatic range switching and chemical-resistant sensors.
  • HE-960HC and HE-960LC: Conductivity meters designed for high and low concentration measurements, featuring chemical-resistant glassy carbon sensors.
Key Features
The devices are equipped with features such as automatic calibration, diverse output options, and communication capabilities (e.g., RS-485). They are designed to be compact, lightweight, and compliant with RoHS standards.
Applications
These monitors are used in semiconductor processes for etching, cleaning, and chemical management. They support a wide range of chemical solutions and are adaptable to various process requirements.
Resistivity Meters and Silica Monitor
  • HE-960R-GC and HE-960RW-GC: Use glassy carbon sensors, resistant to contamination and chemical cleaning solutions, ideal for high-quality control in single-bath cleaning systems.
  • HE-480R: Features a microprocessor for temperature compensation, allowing precise resistivity measurements of ultra-pure water.
  • HE-Z-100T: Designed for monitoring aged and contaminated coolant liquids, with high temperature and pressure resistance.
  • SLIA-300: High sensitivity monitor for silica concentrations in ultra-pure water, capable of measuring below 1μg/L, featuring automatic calibration and reduced reagent consumption.
Measurement Principles
  • HE-960RW: Utilizes alternate current voltage for measuring solution resistance, with high precision temperature compensation.
  • SLIA-300: Uses the molybdenum blue method for silica concentration measurement, with a long pathlength fiber cell for high sensitivity.
Additional Devices
  • AH-151 pH Meter: Features automatic calibration and a color touch panel for easy operation.
  • HC-200F Fluoride Ion Monitor: Offers a wide measurement range and includes a silver ion trap to prevent sensor blockage.
Compliance and Standards
All devices are CE and RoHS compliant, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Global Support
HORIBA provides a worldwide service network for customer support, ensuring timely assistance and maintenance.
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Catalog excerpts

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HORIBA Group Delivers Comprehensive Solutions to the Evolution of Semiconductor/ FPD Wet Processes Since the introduction of the chemical solution concentration monitor in 1995, HORIBA has developed a wide range of analyzers for wet processes using unique technologies. The chemical solution concentration monitor boasts a world-leading market share 1 in 300 mm semiconductor wafer cleaning processes and continues to be the industry leader. And now, the concentration monitoring of chemical solutions must play a more advanced role as a vital part of the "monitor feedback control" process control...

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] Overall analysis technology specialist HORIBA proprietary analysis technology is fully demonstrated in a wide range of fields - semiconductors, medicine, environment, science, and engine measurements. In semiconductors, HORIBA provides an extensive selection of process monitors for integration into manufacturing lines that aid the safe production of higher performance semiconductors. Mass flow control technology specialist A core company in the HORIBA Group's semiconductor business, HORIBA STEC boasts a world-leading market share 2 in industry-standard mass flow controllers and liquid source...

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Semiconductor Processes Front-end of Line Wafer grinding Developing TMAH Concentration Monitor Oxidation of wafer surface Pattern lithography on wafer surface Photo resist coating RCA Cleaning Full Process Cleaning / Etching Dissolved Ozone Monitor Support for Multi-Bath, Single-Bath, and Single-Wafer Cleaning Systems Organic material removing H2SO4/H2O2 Hydrofluoric Acid Monitor Fiber Optic Type Chemical Solution Concentration Monitor Alternate RCA Monitor CS-100 Series Dissolved Oxygen in Low Concentration HF Monitor Carbon Sensor Resistivity Meter HE-960R-GC *Please consult HORIBA concerning...

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Etching Process Back-end of Line Resist Strip Chemical Solution Monitor Polymer Removal Chemical Solution Monitor Low Concentration HF Monitor in Diluted Sulfuric Acid/ Hydrogen Peroxide Polymer removing / Resist stripping Polymer Removing/ Resist Stripping Process Cu Plating *Please consult HORIBA concerning chemical solutions. Conductivity Meter (High concentration type) Cu Plating Process Electrode formation Dissolved Oxygen in Low Concentration HF Monitor Fiber Optic Type Chemical Solution Concentration Monitor Planarization Process Hydrofluoric Acid Monitor

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Fiber Optic Type In-line/ Realtime Measurement Chemical Solution Concentration Monitor In-line Type Concentration monitor In-line cell The CS-100F1 Series is equipped with fiber optics cable based on the CS-100 Series. It offers real-time, in-line measurements by directly integrating the sample cell into the cleaning system piping and by using a fiber optic cable for light signal transmission. A single concentration monitor can take up to four measurements and monitoring of multiple chemical solutions in a single-bath or singlewafer cleaning system is also possible. Fiber optic cable Cell unit...

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Fiber Optic Type High temperature Chemical Measurement Chemical Solution Concentration Monitor Stable operation Compact body size CS-600F Series HORIBA’s fiber optic type chemical solution concentration monitor, the CS-600F, achieves a higher level of functionality best suited for manufacturing, such as the ability to perform in-line measurement of high temperature chemical solutions in various applications, stable operation for reduced downtime, and compact size for improved space productivity in order to meet the precise chemical solution concentration management required in leading-edge semiconductor...

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HYDROFLUORIC ACID HF Concentration Monitor Optional HF value correction unit HF-960EM/CM-520L The HF-960EM is equipped with a sensor for which the wetted part is only made from PFA, so the model completely complies with the cleanliness requirement of semiconductor processes. The sensor size has been reduced as much as possible, making it possible to install the model in a small space for single wafer processing in semiconductor wet processes. The stability and repeatability have been improved compared to previous models. The HF-960EM can provide wide measurement ranges of up to HF50% and it also...

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HF in DSP Low Concentration HF Monitor in Diluted Sulfuric Acid/ Hydrogen Peroxide Measurement principle Relationship between the degree of HF ionization and pH HF-700 The HF-700 provides continuous and precise measurement of the low hydrofluoric concentration in the solution of diluted sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide and hydrofluoric acid that is used effectively in the removal of the polymer residue following the etching process. Stable and continuous measurement Continuous and precise measurement of the fluoride ion (ionized hydrofluoric acid) is achieved using automatic neutralizing function...

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TMAH/Citric Acid/KOH Chemical Concentration Monitor Measurement principle Conductivity (k) = HE-960H-TM Series HE-960CA HE-960H-KOH HORIBA Conductivity based chemical concentration monitors offer precision measurement of various chemicals ( TMAH, Citric acid and KOH). These monitors can be used simply for conductivity meter as well. HORIBA uses high chemical resistant 4-electrode sensor to offer wide range of measurement. Automatic decimal point adjustment enables a wide range measurement of various chemicals. Automatic range switching from high to low concentrations Enables three type of measurements:...

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CONDUCTIVITY Conductivity Meter Measurement principle HE-960HC(High concentration type) HE-960LC(Low concentration type) The sensor is a glassy carbon electrode that is highly resistant to chemicals. This allows the system to perform in-line measurements in high-stress environments. The concentration conversion feature makes it possible to operate the system in % display mode. Wide range compatibility Concentration conversion function (e.g. H2SO4, H3PO4, KOH, NaOH, etc.) Equipped with a variety of control features, including transmission output (4 points), contact output (5 points) and contact...

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