Trace moisture analyzer

06/01/1997

Trace moisture analyzer

Teledyne Analytical Instruments has developed the Model 8960 moisture analyzer for the production of industrial and high purity gases and processes in wafer fabrication and printed circuit board manufacturing. It offers fast, precise analysis of costly problems such as microcircuit defects, poor yields, and intrusion of water content in

production gases. Serving as a quality control instrument, the 8960 measures process gases from 100 parts/million to less than one part/billion, providing an initial response in 5-10 seconds. A 90% reading can be achieved in 30 minutes, allowing process upsets to be quickly caught and diagnosed to minimize waste. In addition, the unit can measure in both H2 and O2 without modification. Its new electrolytic sensor with moisture-sensitive electrolytic film is impervious to damage from exposure to relative humidity. Recovery to one ppb takes less than 40 minutes. The Model 8960 performs well either in batch testing or continuously online. Teledyne Analytical Instruments, City of Industry, CA; ph 818/961-9221.