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QUANTUM | SYSTEM Ion & Neutral Deposition Rate Monitor

QUANTUM | SYSTEM Ion & Neutral Deposition Rate Monitor

QUANTUM | SYSTEM Ion & Neutral Deposition Rate Monitor

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Quantum System is an advanced energy-resolved gridded quartz crystal microbalance designed for measuring the ion neutral fraction at a surface within a plasma reactor. It is utilized in various industrial and research applications, including plasma deposition, coatings, plasma sputtering, PECVD, etching, and ion beam processes.
Key Measurements:
  • Ion neutral fraction
  • Deposition rate
  • Ion energy
  • Ion flux
  • Bias voltage
Functionality: The system offers time-averaged and time-trend functionalities, supported by a quantum electronics unit and advanced analytical software. It features replaceable button probe sensors and provides both quick start and advanced user modes.
Specifications:
  • Ion Energy Range: 2000 eV - Vdc
  • Ion Current: 2 mA DC max
  • Ion Flux Range: 0.01 - 50 A/m²
  • IEDF Resolution: ± 1 eV nominal
  • Crystal Monitor Frequency Range: 3.5 MHz to 6.1 MHz
  • Mass Resolution at Crystal: 12.3 ng/cm²
  • Film Thickness Resolution (Copper): 4 Å
  • Measurement Update Rate: 10 measurements/second
RFEA Probe Details:
  • Configuration: 4-grids plus Quartz Crystal
  • Button Probe Diameter: 33 mm
  • Holder Diameter: 100 mm (4”), 300 mm (12”) standard
  • Max Operating Temperature: 200º C
  • Max RF Bias Voltage: 1 kV pk-to-pk
  • RF Bias Frequency Range: 400 kHz to 80 MHz
Control Unit Electronics:
  • Grid Voltage Range: -2 kV to +2 kV
  • Current Range: 100 pA to 2.4 mA
  • Connectivity: USB 2.0
Application Software: Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10.
Operating Parameters:
  • Pressure: 0 to 40 Pa (0 to 300 mTorr)
  • Density for Ar at 3 eV: 1012 to 1018 m-3
  • Gas Reactivity: Inert to highly reactive
Graphical Data:
  • Deposition as a function of time shows the flux fraction of ions and neutrals.
  • Deposition as a function of average ion energy illustrates the impact of ion energy on substrate deposition in a plasma chamber.
  • Ion Energy Distribution Function (IEDF) is depicted for a single location.
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QUANTUM | SYSTEM Ion & Neutral Deposition Rate Monitor-1

QUANTUM | SYSTEMIon & Neutral Deposition Rate Monitor A unique instrument to measure the deposition ratio of ions & neutrals at a surface inside a plasma reactor. Measures • Ion neutral fraction • Deposition rate • Ion energy • Ion flux • Bias voltage Functionality • Time averaged • Time trend Features • Quantum electronics unit • Advanced analytical software suite • Replaceable button probe sensors • Quick start and advanced user modes The Quantum System is an energy resolved gridded quartz crystal microbalance, used to measure the ion neutral fraction at a surface inside a plasma reactor. This cutting edge technology also measures the deposition rate, ion energy, ion flux and bias voltage. The Quantum System is used across industry and research with applications in plasma deposition, coatings, plasma sputtering, PECVD, etching and ion beam. The Quantum System is perfect for users researching plasma recipes, ionization, plasma processes, tool development and fundamental plasma research. www.impedans.com | Tel: +353 1 842 8826 | e-mail: [email protected]

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IEDF Resolution Crystal Monitor Frequency Range Frequency Resolution Mass Resolution (at crystal) Mass Resolution (at sensor surface) Measurement Update Rate Film Thickness Resolution (Copper) Deposition as a Function of Time showing Flux Fraction RFEA Probe RF Bias Frequency Range Probe Enclosure and Holder Material Aluminium, anodized aluminium, stainless steel* and ceramic (Al2O3)* RFEA Probe Cable Length Total deposition rate versus neutral deposition rate in a plasma deposition chamber Holder Thickness Holder Diameter 4-grids plus Quartz Crystal Button Probe Diameter 650 mm standard (custom...

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