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ALFVEN | 100 RF Event Detector

ALFVEN | 100 RF Event Detector

ALFVEN | 100 RF Event Detector

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Alfven | 100 RF Event Detector is designed to monitor short-lived, unexpected events in radio frequency and plasma processes, which can lead to product scrappage and increased costs for manufacturers. It operates on a VI probe technology platform, detecting events such as arcs, ignition phenomena, and instabilities with a resolution of 1 μs.
Specifications:
  • Measures RF voltage amplitude and RF current amplitude.
  • Captures RF events with microsecond resolution, including RF strike events and classifications.
  • Stores up to 5,000 events and 500,000 averaged values onboard.
  • 50 Ω characteristic impedance, designed for pre-match installation.
  • Interchangeable connectors and compact probe design.
Measured Parameters:
  • Voltage range: 10 V - 1,500 Vrms.
  • Current range: 0.1 - 15 Arms.
Sensor Specifications:
  • RF Power Maximum: 11.25 kW (higher possible with custom connectors).
  • Operating Temperature: 0° to +40° C (32° to 104° F).
  • Storage Temperature: -20° to +80° C (-4° to +176° F).
  • Connectors: N, HN, 7/16’s, LC (custom available on request).
  • Sensor Impedance: 50 Ω.
  • Certification: CE mark.
Performance:
  • Time Resolution: 1 μs.
  • Transient Sensitivity: Voltage 1% or 1 V, Current 1% or 15 mA at 1 μs.
  • Event Capture: Up to 5,000 points (5 ms).
  • Onboard Storage: 14 to 276 hours of average V and I data, 5,000 events.
Application Software:
  • Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10.
  • Connectivity via Ethernet Web Service Protocol, with EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT available on request.
Installation and Usage: The device is recommended for pre-match 50 Ω side installation. It provides real-time information to operators for corrective actions in semiconductor and related industries, such as plasma etching, PVD, and PECVD.
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Catalog excerpts

ALFVEN | 100 RF Event Detector-1

ALFVEN 100 RF Event Detector Detect Arcs & Events | Pulse Monitoring | Pulse Profiling Measures • RF voltage amplitude • RF current amplitude • Pulse Monitoring Functionality • Captures RF events with microsecond resolution • RF strike event capture • RF event classification • Capturing of events can be user-defined • Averaged values reported up to 10 times a second • Up to 5,000 events and 500,000 averaged values can be stored onboard the sensor later. Features • 50 O characteristic impedance • Designed for pre-match installation • RF voltage and current event detection with 1 ps time resolution • Interchangeable connectors • Compact probe design • Network API for software integration The Alfven | 100 RF Event Detector is designed to monitor short-lived, unexpected events in radio frequency and plasma processes, that can cause product scrappage and significant cost to the manufacturer. The Alfven | 100 RF Event Detector application runs on our best-in-class VI probe technology platform. It monitors events such as arcs, ignition phenomena and instabilities, in plasma and other RF processes, with 1 ps resolution. It detects events in both the voltage and current signals. Our intelligent sensing platform is fully web enabled. Use one of the Ethernet ports to connect to a PC to run our proprietary application software. For a fully connected solution, interface with the process tool or the factory host through the Ethernet connection. Industrial protocols such as Ethernet/IP and EtherCAT are supported. Plasma processes, in semiconductor (and related industries), such as plasma etching, PVD and PECVD are susceptible to events such as arcs, instabilities and ignition phenomena. The Alfven | 100 will detect these events and send real time information to the operator to enable corrective action. www.impedans.com | Tel: +353 1 842 8826 | e-mail: [email protected]

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Sensor Specifications RF Power Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Connectors Sensor Impedance Certification Maximum 11.25 kW (Higher possible with custom connectors) 0° to +40° C (32° to 104° F) -20° to +80° C (-4° to +176° F) N, HN, 7/16's, LC, (Custom available on request) 50 n CE mark Example of Event Count display over a monthly period. Recommended Install Input Signal Voltage Current Frequency Voltage Accuracy Current Accuracy Maximum Voltage 1,500 Vrms Maximum 15 Arms 13.56 MHz 10% 10% Operating System Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 Connectivity Ethernet...

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