Literature

08/01/1998

Custom gas distribution systems brochure

This brochure describes an Equipment Technology Group`s expertise in designing custom gas delivery systems. As the brochure demonstrates, the manufacturer develops the systems from concept to installation; working closely with the customer, the Group gains an understanding of the application and then designs a system to meet specific needs. High-quality components are combined with quality control and performance testing to preserve the purity and integrity of the gases and to ensure trouble-free operation. Scott Specialty Gases, The Equipment Technology Group, Plumsteadville, PA; ph 215/766-8861, 215/766-2476, www.scottgas.com.

Pressure transducer brochure

Described in this brochure is the FP2000 transducer delivery system, a line of gage, absolute, and differential pressure transducers whose modular design permits them to be individually configured based on the needs of a particular application. The FASTFACTORY assembly technique combines pre-tested components selected by the customer from a menu of preferences and allows 4000 different sensor configurations. Choices offered include 0.1% or 0.25% accuracy; 10 ranges from 0-5 psi to 0-1000 psi, with six available pressure ports and three electrical terminations; outputs of 0-5 VDC, 4-20 mA (2-wire), or mV/V (3-wire); operating temperatures of -10-200?F; and a compensated range from 40-140?F. All units are fully welded, constructed from Hastelloy C276 and 316L stainless steel, and offer overpressure capability. Also detailed in the brochure are complete specs for the FP2000 series, including an ordering matrix that assists the user in determining the correct configuration and price. SENSOTEC Inc., Columbus, OH; ph 800/848-6564, fax 614/850-1111, e-mail [email protected], www.sensotec.com.

Wafer-scanning systems brochure

The XL800 series full-wafer-scanning microscope systems, a line of process control and analysis tools designed to provide instant access to critical production and development process information, are described in this color brochure. These FIB and wafer SEM tools are specifically tailored for evaluation, yield management, and failure analysis applications supporting design rules to 0.18 ?m and beyond. All use a common hardware architecture and easily grasped operational features; the series also has only one graphical control interface, allowing operators to move from one tool to another when applications or workloads require it. FEI Co., Hillsboro, OR; ph 503/640-7500, fax 503/640-7509, e-mail [email protected].

Vacuum instrumentation web site

A new web site features vacuum measuring and control instruments covering the 103 to 10-11 torr range. The site includes modular instrumentation; cold cathode ionization instruments and sensors; thermocouple instru-

ments and sensors; a portable thermocouple gage; and compacts and compact controllers. From the site`s home page, there are links to a "Vacuum Sensor Pressure Ranges" chart; a "Product Lines" page, where links connect to separate pages on each product; a "Product Literature and Technical Articles" page, where an illustration of the publication with a description of the literature is shown; and a "Contact Us" page that allows the visitor to request literature and articles through an e-mail system. TELEVAC, Huntingdon Valley, PA; ph 215/938-4444, fax 215/947-7464, e-mail [email protected], www.televac.com.

CVD article reprints

Reprints of an article titled "Comprehensive Downstream Effluent Management" by Youfan Gu and Dana Hauschulz, published in the May 1998 edition of Solid State Technology are available through the Vacuum Products Group of a manufacturer. Of use to those working on systems that have effluent by-products which can solidify, the paper covers various techniques used to handle these products in a number of vacuum process systems. MKS Instruments Inc., Vacuum Products Group, Boulder, CO; ph 800/345-1967 or 303/449-9861, fax 303/442-6880.

Linear guide catalog

Seventeen types of RoundRail and ProfileRail linear guides are featured in this 186-page catalog. The guides offer different contact technologies - ball, roller, sliding bearings; mounting types - fully supported, unsupported, end supported; and mounting styles - above, below, side. Among other applications, the guides may be used in cleanroom environments for semiconductor wafer processing. Thomson Industries Inc., Port Washington, NY; ph 800/554-8466, e-mail litrequest@ thomsonmail.com.

Ultrapure water components brochure

This four-page, color brochure provides an overview of specialty PVDF components and custom-fabricated assemblies designed to meet the ultrapure water needs of high-purity and industrial applications. Highlighted in the brochure is the manufacturer`s Class 10,000 cleanroom, where the components are fabricated in a particle-controlled environment. The brochure features the components` traceability, specifying welding techniques, dates, and equipment used by certified technicians. Tee/valve assemblies, "point-of-use"assemblies, filter assemblies, and small piping assemblies are also described and diagrammed in the brochure. George Fischer Inc., Tustin, CA; ph 800/280-5544, fax 805/775-4440.

Air flotation separator brochure

This four-page, four-color brochure highlights the Folded Flow dissolved air flotation separator. The Folded Flow hydraulic design uses the density gradients and currents inherent in every flotation process, "folding" the flow by removing effluent from the same end of the tank where the influent is introduced. This results in a higher hydraulic loading rate. The instrument also works in a small footprint, while maintaining the float concentration and energy efficiency of the process. US Filter/ Envirex, Waukesha, WI; ph 414/547-0141, fax 414/547-4120, www.usfilter.com.

Ion chromatography application note

This illustrated application note details an ion chromatography method used for determining trace anions in the water-miscible organic solvents that come into contact with microelectronic circuitry. A 4-mm IonPac AG9-HC column is used to concentrate and remove anions from the solvent matrix. These concentrated ions are then eluted to a 2-mm IonPac AS9-HC analytical column set for separation. Completed in less than 45 minutes, the process produces method detection limits for chloride, sulfate, phosphate, and nitrate between 0.0010 and 0.18 ?g/liter. Dionex Corp., Sunnyvale, CA; ph 408/737-0700, www.dionex.com.

Spectral data acquisition brochure

This six-page, color brochure highlights the SpectraSense/NCL spectral data acquisition system for spectrscopic applications, including fluorescence, laser, and LED characterization; optics testing; Raman; absorption; transmittance; and reflectance. For the researcher, the NCL system permits control of two scanning monochromators, data acquisition with up to three detectors, photon counting, and control of motorized accessories such as filter wheels; the industrial customer will gain a full-process-monitoring system with real-time predictive chemometric analysis. Total automation permits system operation by technicians and programmable GO/NO GO alarms help to optimize processes. The SpectraSense/NCL is designed to run under Windows 95 and Windows NT. Acton Research Corp., Acton, MA; ph 978/263-3584, fax 978/263-5086, e-mail [email protected], www.acton-research.com.

Die attach adhesive bulletin

An electrically conductive die attach adhesive for ball grid array semiconductor packages is detailed in this bulletin. Specially designed to adhere to bare laminate, gold, solder mask, or copper oxide surfaces, ABLEBOND 8510B die attach adhesive is a silver-filled epoxy that allows for reduced cycle time because it cures in 15 min

at 150?C. In addition, the product is formulated to offer optimum antidelamination performance in JEDEC moisture resistance tests, as it exhibits both high adhesion and very low moisture uptake. Ablestik Electronic Materials & Adhesives, Rancho Dominguez, CA; ph 909/975-5619, fax 310/764-2545, e-mail [email protected].