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Product catalog summary
Overview
Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company specializes in advanced thermal solutions for the semiconductor equipment industry. Their Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) technology integrates sensing, heating, and controlling to enhance thermal performance across various processes.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Watlow operates over 12,000 square feet of cleanrooms, ranging from Class 10k to 100, with global manufacturing capabilities and statistical process control to ensure high-quality production.
Benefits of ATS Technology
  • Reduces system complexity and improves thermal performance.
  • Provides real-time system data and enables high-zone configurations.
  • Enhances thermal uniformity, tunability, speed, and diagnostics.
Design and Development
Watlow employs finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), rapid prototyping, and lean product development to design innovative thermal systems.
Verification and Validation
Techniques such as infrared thermography, acoustic microscopy, interferometry, and vacuum and plasma test chambers are used to verify and validate thermal solutions.
State-of-the-Art Solutions
With the acquisition of Yarbrough Solutions Worldwide, Watlow now services the entire semiconductor fabrication process, offering superior thermal system performance, energy savings, and maintenance cost reductions.
Technical Support
Watlow provides global technical support with offices in North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, ensuring comprehensive customer service and support.
ATS Technology Platforms
  • Power conversion and multi-loop control for enhanced performance.
  • Integrated TCH junction temperature control and high TCR materials for precise temperature management.
  • Real-time feedback and closed-loop control for improved system performance.
Layered Heaters and Bonded Assemblies
Watlow's layered heaters offer precision and flexibility for wafer processing applications, accommodating multiple zones and layers with high power densities. Precision bonded assemblies ensure flexibility with various substrate materials and custom thermal and mechanical properties.
Fiber Optic Temperature Measurement System
  • Utilizes fluorescence principles to measure temperature in plasma chambers, overcoming issues with traditional sensors in RF environments.
  • Integrates with Watlow's EZ-ZONE® temperature control products for enhanced control and response times.
  • Applications include chamber lids, baffles, electrostatic chucks, and more.
Specifications
  • EZ-ZONE RMZ and RMF modules offer optical inputs, communication options, and high accuracy.
  • Operating temperature ranges from -18°C to 65°C, with system accuracy of ±0.05°C when calibrated.
Benefits of Fluorescent Temperature Measurement
  • Compact design with integrated fiber optic sensing and temperature control.
  • High accuracy and reliability with minimal footprint.
  • Expandable to accommodate more zones as needed.
Thermal Solutions for Gas Lines
  • Features moisture and chemical-resistant materials, flexible designs, and integrated control systems.
  • Ensures uniform heating and meets safety regulations (UL®, SEMI-S2, CE).
Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS)
  • Provides precise temperature control and improves thermal uniformity in semiconductor applications.
  • Simplifies design and installation with fewer wires and advanced fault detection.
  • ATS-enabled systems offer closed-loop control for each heater, reducing complexity and enhancing performance.
New Line Heating Control System
  • Incorporates ATS technology for better diagnostics and reliability.
  • Reduces design iterations and lowers total cost of ownership.
POWERGLIDE™ Controller
  • Combines temperature and power control for aluminum nitride ceramic pedestals in semiconductor processing.
  • Addresses temperature uniformity challenges in multi-zone pedestals.
Introduction
Watlow's POWERGLIDE, equipped with ATS technology, is a next-generation controller designed to enhance the performance of two-zone aluminum nitride ceramic pedestals.
Features and Benefits
  • Automatic Calibration: Built-in algorithm eliminates downtime associated with calibration.
  • Temperature Control: Utilizes high TCR heater materials for closed-loop control across all zones.
  • Ceramic Protection: Incorporates algorithms to maintain material limitations and protect the pedestal.
  • Communication Protocols: Supports EtherCAT® for industry-standard communication, optimized for semiconductor manufacturing.
Technical Specifications
  • Environmental: Operating temperature ranges from 0 to 50°C with 5% to 95% RH non-condensing humidity.
  • Physical: Dimensions are 9.0 in. L x 5.5 in. W x 4.0 in. T, weighing 6.15 lbs including the heat sink.
  • Power Outputs: Two outputs, one per zone pedestal, with output voltage of 0-208V rectified AC and current of 30A peak, 25A steady state max.
  • Power Input: Two inputs, one per zone, with input voltage ranging from 85 to 264VAC/DC.
  • Electronics Power: 24VDC on DB9.
  • Communications: RS-485, EtherCAT®, and USB device 2.0 with Watlow standard bus protocol.
  • Sensing Inputs: Two zones of thermocouple Type K for reference sensing, with heater resistance from 1 to 20 ohms.
Control Algorithms
  • Model-based PID and rate control with eight programmable control states including power-up, soft start, rate control, PID control, manual power, remote power, and off.
  • Pedestal Protection: Algorithms for reducing zone-to-zone temperature differences and safety shutdowns.
  • Resistance to Temperature Methods: Programmable base resistance and TCR with a 16-point offset table and auto-calibration to reference TC.
Compliance and Trademarks
  • Agency Directive: Complies with UL®/EN 61010-1 safety requirements for measurement, control, and laboratory equipment.
  • Trademarks: Watlow®, POWERGLIDE™, and ATS™ are trademarks of Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company. EtherCAT® is a registered trademark of Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
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Watlow’s Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) Technology Watlow’s State-of-the-Art Solutions Help Our Customers Improve Thermal Uniformity, Tuneability, Speed and Diagnostics Connects All the Systems in a Tool For a Full-System View of All Processes From the Chamber to the Abatement System Find out more about Watlow and how we can provide thermal solutions for your company: Phone: 1-800-WATLOW2 (1-800-928-5692) E-mail: [email protected] Watlow capabilities include: Design • Finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Website: www.watlow.com Infrared thermography Acoustic microscopy Rapid prototyping Lean product development Vacuum and plasma test chambers Over 12,000 square feet of cleanrooms from Class 10k to 100 Global manufacturing Statistical process control ™ With Yarbrough, Watlow now services the entire semiconductor fabrication process, from the tool to the scrubber, to ensure thermal optimization of the complete system. Watlow® Reduce system complexity Improve thermal performance provides semiconductor development teams with innovative thermal systems that give equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. With the acquisition of Yarbrough Solutions Worldwide, Watlow now services end-user customers as well, offering: Obtain real-time system data Create high-zone configurations previously unavailable Asian Technical Support & Sales Offices European Technical Support & Sales Offices United States & Canada 1-800-WATLOW2 Energy savings North American Technical Support & Sales Offices Superior thermal system performance Watlow Products and Technical Support Delivered Worldwide Maintenance cost reductions Singapore Taiwan United Kingdom Latin American Technical Support & Sales Office Mexico Watlow® is a registered trademark of Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company. ATS™ is a trademark of Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company. ©2018 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company Thermal Soluti

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Watlow’s Innovative Thermal Solutions Enhance the Thermal Performance of Our Customer’s Critical Tools and Processes to Improve Wafer and Chip Throughput Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) Engineering collaboration at your pace Deep domain knowledge Computational engineering Rapid prototyping Technology-leading products High-performance solutions Global support Onsite commissioning Watlow’s Smart Technologies Connect the Entire Thermal System Ensuring System Simplification, Performance Optimization an

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Watlow’s Innovative Thermal Solutions Enhance the Thermal Performance of Our Customer’s Critical Tools and Processes to Improve Wafer and Chip Throughput Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) Engineering collaboration at your pace Deep domain knowledge Computational engineering Rapid prototyping Technology-leading products High-performance solutions Global support Onsite commissioning Watlow’s Smart Technologies Connect the Entire Thermal System Ensuring System Simplification, Performance Optimization an

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Watlow’s Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) Technology Watlow’s State-of-the-Art Solutions Help Our Customers Improve Thermal Uniformity, Tuneability, Speed and Diagnostics Connects All the Systems in a Tool For a Full-System View of All Processes From the Chamber to the Abatement System Find out more about Watlow and how we can provide thermal solutions for your company: Phone: 1-800-WATLOW2 (1-800-928-5692) E-mail: [email protected] Watlow capabilities include: Design • Finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Website: www.watlow.com Infrared thermography Acoustic...

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Watlow’s Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) Technology Watlow’s State-of-the-Art Solutions Help Our Customers Improve Thermal Uniformity, Tuneability, Speed and Diagnostics Connects All the Systems in a Tool For a Full-System View of All Processes From the Chamber to the Abatement System Find out more about Watlow and how we can provide thermal solutions for your company: Phone: 1-800-WATLOW2 (1-800-928-5692) E-mail: [email protected] Watlow capabilities include: Design • Finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Website: www.watlow.com Infrared thermography Acoustic...

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Watlow’s Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) Technology Watlow’s State-of-the-Art Solutions Help Our Customers Improve Thermal Uniformity, Tuneability, Speed and Diagnostics Connects All the Systems in a Tool For a Full-System View of All Processes From the Chamber to the Abatement System Find out more about Watlow and how we can provide thermal solutions for your company: Phone: 1-800-WATLOW2 (1-800-928-5692) E-mail: [email protected] Watlow capabilities include: Design • Finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Website: www.watlow.com Infrared thermography Acoustic...

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Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATSTM) Technology Watlow’s ATSTM Technology Optimizes Thermal System Performance to Meet Your Precise Application Needs Watlow’s Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATSTM) are a suite of technologies that combine sensing, heating and controlling in innovative ways to improve the thermal performance of a customer’s application. ATS technology integrates foundational technology platforms including power conversion, multi-loop control and sensing, integrated TCH junction temperature control and high TCR materials based temperature control to optimize performance that is specific...

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ATS Technology Platforms Watlow’s ATS technology platforms deliver breakthrough performance in wafer processing applications by equipping systems to: Protect ceramics from breakage Lower sensor and integration costs Provide real-time feedback Improve thermal performance Create high zone configurations previously unavailable Obtain real-time system data Enable closed loop control for better performance Reduce complexity with fewer wires Ensure immunity to power quality issues High TCR Materials Based Temperature Control Power Conversion Regulate power up and down rather than on and off Measure...

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