New Literature
10/01/1997
Thin-film technology brochure
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This 11-page, full-color brochure describes a line of components for applications in thin-film technology. Included are sputtering targets for photomasks, semiconductors, and thin-film resistors, optical hard disks, and flat panel displays; resistance-heated evaporation sources; components for electron beam evaporation and ion implantation; and arc-cathodes for wear resistance. The brochure also provides numerous illustrations and a table comparing the quality of sputtering targets produced by different manufacturing processes. Plansee AG, A-6600 Reutte, Austria; ph 43/5672-600-0, fax 43/5672-600-510, e-mail [email protected], www.epma.com\members\plansee.
Minicapabilities water treatment brochure
This trifold, four-color bulletin titled "Purely US Filter" contains a concise overview of a manufacturer's capabilities in process water treatment, wastewater treatment, outsourced water management and resource recovery, and worldwide service. The brochure describes how the company's water and wastewater treatment technologies can meet customers' needs in a variety of markets, including the microelectronics industry. US Filter Corp., Palm Desert, CA; ph 760/341-8170, fax 760/341-9368.
Vibration isolation catalog
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This catalog provides an overview of information on vibration control equipment, and details a line of vibration isolation workstations, tabletop platforms, equipment platforms, vibration-free islands, and individual mounts. Other sections of the catalog include features and benefits of the tools, performance data, complete specs, outline drawings of the products, and product selection pointers. Kinetic Systems Inc., Boston, MA; 617/522-8700, fax 617/522-6323.
Flip chip systems video
A 12-min., voice-over video describes the operation of the semiautomatic model 410 flip chip bonder and manual model 850 flip chip placement systems designed for process development and low-volume production applications involving polymer adhesive and solder reflow. Close-up views show pickup, alignment, placement, and removal of flip chip die onto and from various substrates. The systems' features such as cube beam splitter viewing system; programmable computer macros; video camera, zoom lens, and super VGA monitor; heated workstage; adjustable closed loop bond load control; hot gas and Xenon lamp spot-heating systems; and dual adjustable illuminators for die and substrate are covered in detail. Placement accuracies are ±5 µm for the model 410 and ±12 µm for the model 850. Semiconductor Equipment Corp., Moorpark, CA; ph 805/529-2293, fax 805/529-2193.
Toxic gas monitor brochure
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This six-page, color brochure describes a centralized, multipoint approach to toxic gas monitoring. The toxic gas monitor (TGM) uses molecular emission spectrometry for ppb detection sensitivity. It features reliability for the prevention of interference and false alarms — accomplished by the Getter Validation technique, which retests with gettering. Also highlighted in the brochure are the differences between high-maintenance approaches and the TGM; specs, including configurations, detection sensitivity, stability, scan rate, data logging and retrieval, service interval, automatic self-tests, and interfaces; and the method of operation. TeloSense Corp., Fremont, CA; ph 510/490-2087, fax 510/490-6485, e-mail [email protected], www.telosense.com.
Internet environmental, health, and safety report
A report on environmental, health, and worker safety programs in the chip industry is available on the internet home page of the Semiconductor Industry Association, www.semichips.org. Titled "Worker Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection: Top Priorities for the US Semiconductor Industry," the report provides detailed accounts of the industry's successful efforts to maintain a safe workplace and a clean environment in the highly complex world of semiconductor manufacturing. The profile also includes descriptions of individual programs underway, and describes industry efforts to increase conservation and recycling programs, eliminate use of potentially harmful chemicals, reduce ozone-depleting emissions, and cut hazardous wastes. Semiconductor Industry Association, San Jose, CA; ph 408/436-6600, fax 408/436-6646.
ID mount pipe-machining equipment catalog
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This full-color catalog features a line of 200 and 900 series tools that mount on the inside dia. of pipe with self-centering mandrels, providing precision pipe end machining for weld preparation. These heavy-duty machines can be used with automatic orbital welding systems, and are widely used for portable machining in several industries, including semiconductor fabrication. The catalog also covers special application solutions available through accessories and custom equipment configurations. A quick reference chart provides an overview of the equipment size range offered, and details configuration options such as optional cutting heads and choice of drive sources available. Special accessories like flange facing modules are also described. Tri Tool Inc., Rancho Cordova, CA; ph 800/345-5015 or 916/351-0144, fax 916/351-0372.
Gearhead engineering and selection guide
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This guide provides information on sizing a line of planetary gearheads for specific applications. The DuraTRUE 90 Planetary Gearheads offer a max. backlash of 8 arc-min, and are available in 60-, 90-, 115-, and 142-mm square frame sizes. They have a peak torque rating of 7377 in.-lb, ratios from 1:1 to 500:1, and a peak radial load of 2500 lb. Additional features include steel gears hardened to HRC 60 min; lifetime lubrication; light-weight anodized aluminum housing; stainless steel output shaft with heavy duty, deep-grooved ball bearings; and needle bearings on planet gears. Thomson Micron LLC, Ronkonkoma, NY; ph 516/467-8000, fax 516/467-9814, e-mail [email protected].
Assembly and packaging brochure
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This 20-page, full-color brochure provides comprehensive information on advanced assembly and packaging processes, including chip on board, chip on flex, cavity fill, BGA, smart card encapsulation, and flip chip underfill. The brochure includes detailed technical descriptions of platform technology, rotary pump technology, thermal technology, software, options, and applications engineering essential to advanced assembly. Illustrations, graphs, and a glossary of terms are also provided. Camelot Systems Inc., Haverhill, MA; ph 508/373-3742, fax 508/521-2105, e-mail [email protected].
Adhesives and special chemicals directory
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This 12-page directory lists more than 125 facilities in 35 countries on 6 continents that provide adhesives, specialty chemicals, resins, electronic materials, and specialty industrial starches. Included in the directory are addresses and telephone and fax numbers for principal manufacturing, sales, and customer service and administrative centers. Each location is identified by a manufacturing or sales designation and the primary product line produced or serviced. National Starch and Chemical Information Center, Edison, NJ; ph 800/797-4992, fax 732/417-5696, e-mail [email protected].
VOC control systems guide
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This guide provides an overview of volatile organic compound (VOC) oxidation systems, which achieve up to 99.99% destruction efficiencies and 97% heat recovery. Several different types of systems are available, including direct-fired thermal oxidizers, recuperative thermal oxidizers, recuperative catalytic oxidizers, and regenerative catalytic oxidizers. Solutions for special applications include supercompact systems; pretested skid-mounted units; modular installation/expansion systems; systems for aggressive or halogenated VOCs; low NOx systems; oxidizers in combination with absorbing/concentrating systems; and heat recovery for process steam, hot water, thermal oil, cooling air, or heating of process gases. Wahlco VOC Technologies, Santa Ana, CA; ph 714/979-7300, fax 714/850-0775, e-mail [email protected], www.wahlco.com.
High-purity water analysis video
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This video, available in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, contains information from experts in high-purity water analysis, including the latest tools, techniques, and instrumentation in the field. The video illustrates how ion chromatography (IC) technology meets the need for monitoring trace-level ionic contaminants throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. Specifically, it discusses how IC can identify ions at ppt concentrations in process materials and finished products; track ionic contaminants to their source; maximize high-purity water systems for performance; eliminate catastrophic contamination problems; and improve device yields and reliability. Dionex Corp., Sunnyvale, CA; ph 408/737-0700, www.dionex.com.
Dry vacuum pump brochure
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This 4-page, full-color brochure describes a line of dry vacuum pumps. The KDP Dry Vacuum Pump operates without either oil or water in the pumping chamber, eliminating the problems and expense of oil changing, disposal cost, and process contamination. The pump has two corrosion-resistant rotors that counter-rotate to provide a simple, single-stage pump with straight through gas flow and ultimate pressures to 0.1 torr or lower. Other pumps available include rotary piston pumps, liquid ring pumps, rotary vane pumps, and mechanical boosters. Tuthill Corp., Kinney Vacuum Division, Canton, MA; ph 617/828-9500, fax 617/828-5612.
Couplings and fittings catalog
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This 48-page, full-color catalog features more than 900 standard sizes of thermoplastic and chrome-plated brass couplings for 1.6-mm (1/16 in.) to 19-mm (3/4 in.) ID plastic tubing. The couplings provide leak-free connect/disconnect for pressure and vacuum applications. Configurations include panel mount, in-line, and elbows; pipe thread, hose barb, or compression fittings are built in. Valve options are straight through flow and single- or double-sided shutoff. The catalog organizes products by size, material, and basic function. Special features include a step-by-step "Choosing a Coupling for Your Application" section; sterilization and chemical resistance guides; information on regulatory approvals; material, temperature, and pressure specs; air and water flow rate graphs; and sections on custom products. New products highlighted are the HFC-57 series UV-resistant high-flow couplings with 3/8-in. flow; FFC series full-flow couplings with 1/2-in. flow; PLC series couplings with John Guest push-in connections, and Sixtube multiple-line couplings. Colder Products Co., St. Paul, MN; ph 800/492-0091, fax 612/645-5404, www.colder.com.