Literature

03/01/1997

1997 interconnect solutions catalog

This 216-page, illustrated catalog provides information on three levels of adapter solutions, including off-the-shelf adapters for most chip/packages, field-configurable adapters that enable designers to create their own adapter, and custom adapters for special custom requirements. Specific products include emulator tools, logic analyzer/scope adapters, programming adapters, production/test adapters, debugging accessories, prototyping adapters, field-configurable adapters, and custom adapters. Emulation Technology Inc., Santa Clara, CA; ph 408/982-0660, fax 408/982-0664.

On-line specialty gases/equipment catalog

This digital catalog provides information on gases and services, including pure products, mixes, equipment, and MSDS/safety information. The catalog also includes an on-line Technical Information Center, a special applications section, a fast keyword search engine, an interactive e-mail area, a sales order section, and a "frequently asked questions" section. Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Allentown, PA; URL http://www.airproducts.com.

DI water heating systems brochure

This four-page, color brochure highlights the use of steam-powered DI water heating systems, and compares them to electric systems in such areas as cost of ownership, performance, purity, and reliability. Among the advantages of steam-powered systems are instantaneous heating; direct distribution piping; temperature control of ?2?C; single exchanger systems of up to 100 gpm; automatic shutdown and isolation/contamination prevention systems; no purging system required; and safety - the systems can be run dry or at zero flow. In addition, the systems have achieved zero-defect yields in submicron geometries on 200-mm wafers. Fluidix Inc., Mammoth Lakes, CA; ph 619/924-3768, fax 619/924-3772.

Electrostatic chucks brochure

This bound brochure provides a tutorial on the use of electrostatics for the retention of wafers during IC fabrication. It discusses reasons for the use of electrostatics, principles of operation, typical applications, practical issues, and design considerations. Temperature control, lithographic chucks, associated power supplies, and system controllers are also described. ELECTROGRIP, Pittsburgh, PA; ph 412/247-0992, fax 412/247-0993.

Aluminum nitride report

This report is a preliminary investigation into the mechanical properties of aluminum nitride substrates for use in advanced heat-management applications in high density, high power semiconductor devices. The report (NISTIR 5903) is based on a cooperative, precompetitive research project between US (NIST and Dow Chemical Co.) and Japanese (National Industrial Research Institute of Nagoya and Toshiba Corp.) organizations that aims to determine the effects of microstructure and grain boundary chemistry on the strength of aluminum nitride substrates and establish appropriate tests for measuring the strength of heat-management materials. NIST, Gaithersburg, MD; contact: Edwin Fuller, 301/975-5795, e-mail [email protected].

1997 metrology standards guide

This catalog provides information on metrology standards products for the semiconductor industry. Topics covered are certification services, including an explanation of traceability, the calibration certificate, and recertification procedures; and product guidelines for contamination, dimensional, electrical, and film-thickness products. Also included are a section on worldwide sales offices, standards organizations, and the 1997

trade show schedule; a technical highlight article on RMS microroughness; a product family organizational chart to aid in the selection of standards; and a brief description of new products. VLSI Standards Inc., San Jose, CA; ph 408/428-1800, fax 408/428-9555.

SEMI education catalog `97

This 28-page catalog lists 1997 business and technology education courses available to semiconductor and equipment industry professionals. Business courses include fundamentals of product marketing; principles of selling to the semiconductor industry; understanding and using cost of ownership; how to successfully manage new product introductions; semiconductor processing technology; and how to sell and do business in Asia. Technology courses include insights into the IC test process; digital IC test engineering; ergonomic design for 200- and 300-mm wafer processing; process/device technology; lithography science; plasma etching technology; CVD technology; flat panel and related display technologies; and semiconductor equipment reliability. Also included in the catalog are sections on educational videos and the 1997 SEMI education course calendar. SEMI, Mountain View, CA; ph 415/940-6901, URL http://www.semi.org.

Thermal systems brochure

This brochure describes expanded thermal system services supplied by a manufacturer of heaters, sensors, and controllers. The company can now design, manufacture, procure, assemble, install, and warranty an entire thermal system. The brochure details how this expanded focus can help with axial and SMT assembly; PCB test and calibration; machining; welding and brazing; sheet metal fabrication; finishing; agency approvals; plastic molding; metal casting; product testing/compliance system application expertise; purchasing/contracting; and literature and documentation support. The new capability aids consistency throughout every phase of a project, and maximizes synergy between design, manufacturing, assembly, and installation. Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co., St. Louis, MO; ph 314/878-4600, fax 314/878-6814.

Electronic interconnection publications and training materials catalog

This 37-page, full-color catalog describes publications, training videos, and CD-ROMs on IC interconnection and packaging. The catalog includes sections on artwork and test boards; design publications; printed wiring board publications; manuals; training videos and CD-ROMs; proceedings; and environmental health and safety. A calendar of events and information on the IPC Printed Circuits Expo 97 and the Assembly Marketing Research Council are also included. The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits (IPC), Northbrook, IL; ph 847/509-9700, fax 847/509-9798, URL http://www.ipc.org.

MRS 1997 publications catalog

This 85-page catalog describes the publications and meetings of the Materials Research Society (MRS), a nonprofit organization that provides interdisciplinary information on the research and development of new materials of technological importance. Highlighted in the catalog are the MRS Symposium series and the MRS Conference Proceedings series; the Frontiers of Materials Science series and the MRS Turnbull Lectureships series, MRS videotapes; the Advanced Engineering Materials Research Profile Directory, an MRS database; and the Journal of Materials Research and the MRS Bulletin. The catalog also includes upcoming MRS Technical Meetings, information on membership, and indexes arranged by series and title. MRS, Pittsburgh, PA; ph 412/367-3012, fax 412/367-4373, e-mail [email protected], URL http://www.mrs.org.

Endpoint controller/temperature measurement brochure

This full-color brochure describes endpoint controllers and temperature measurement equipment for wafer fabrication. Endpoint controllers work noninvasively to detect when the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process is complete. They can monitor up to five polishing heads simultaneously, and can be retrofitted to existing CMP tools. For plasma etch process endpoint detection, optical emission spectroscopy controllers track chemical gases in the etch chamber and correct for background noise. Noncontact optical fiber thermometers with sapphire crystal sensors measure wafer temperatures in rapid thermal processing, CVD, PVD, and oxide-etch processes. The products measure temperatures precisely (with 0.01?C resolution) between 250-4000?C, at up to eight different locations across each wafer 80 times/sec. The sensors produce no electromagnetic interference and are chemically inert, providing more accurate monitoring and control of wafer temperatures. Luxtron, Santa Clara, CA; ph 408/727-1600, fax 408/727-1677.

1997 test and measurement catalog and reference guide

This reference details electronic test and measurement instrumentation. Products include DMMs, electrometers, precision sources, voltmeters, picoammeters, ohmmeters, source-measure units, power supplies, switch systems, semiconductor characterization systems, and a new line of miniaturized measurement modules. The reference also has application examples to help design a test system, selector guides to compare important specs, and complete product specs. New products, including the model 2400 Digital SourceMeter, a high-speed test solution for large-volume component manufacturers, SmartLink, miniaturized devices for laboratory-grade measurements, and a full line of parametric test systems for DC characterization of semiconductor wafers and devices, are profiled. Keithley Instruments Inc., Cleveland, OH: ph 800/552-1115

or 216/248-0400, fax 216/248-6168, e-mail [email protected], URL http://www.keithley.com.

1997 Test and measurement catalog

This catalog describes a line of semiconductor test systems and measurement instruments. Digital, mixed-signal, RF, memory/logic, DC parametric test systems, and IC-CAP circuit/device modeling software are highlighted. Semiconductor measurement instruments detailed include semiconductor parameter analyzers, modular DC source/monitor and interactive characterization software, a low leakage switch, a pA meter/DC voltage source, and a 1 MHz C meter. Hewlett-Packard Co., Santa Clara, CA; ph 800/452-4844, fax 800/800-5281, URL http://www.hp.com/go/tmc97.

Solenoid drain valve flier

This flier describes an internally piloted solenoid drain valve that automatically drains compressed air condensate from air dryers, receivers, separators, aftercoolers, and filters. The EDV-2002 Terminator is available in AC or DC voltages with standard connection sizes of 0.25 or 0.5 in., and is rated for maximum working pressure of 300 psig. A nylon NEMA 4 houses the timer, which can be adjusted for valve open times of 1-60 sec and cycle times of 1-60 min. Other features detailed in the brochure are DIN connectors, a test function, and LED status lights. Van Air Systems Inc., Lake City, PA; ph 814/774-2631, fax 814/774-3482.

Advanced polymer brochure

This brochure highlights a line of thermally and electrically conductive epoxies and silicones, including one-part systems, room temperature cure products, and flexible conductive adhesives. Featured is a chart that describes performance characteristics of the products and provides information such as conductivity, viscosity, pot life, and cure schedule. New items include TRA-DUCT 2919 (a flexible epoxy), TRA-DUCT 2979 (a one-part epoxy), and TRA-DUCT 6901 (a silicone adhesive). A variety of precisely dispensed (tolerances of ?1%) packages ranging from 2-gm and larger BIPAX to premixed and frozen syringes is also available. TRA-CON, Bedford, MA; ph 800/872-2661 or 617/275-6363, fax 617/275-9249.

Literature on-line

Software

Vacuum catalog on CD-ROM

This interactive, audio-visual catalog in English and German describes over 3000 vacuum products, accessories, and components. A glossary of technical terms, and technical data that can assist the user in determining specific requirements for vacuum products and performance are included. Information on application areas, characteristic curve, scale drawing, accessories, and options can be accessed and printed. The catalog also enables the user to find current prices, to input an order, or to make inquiries regarding product selection. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology Inc., Hudson, NH; ph 603/595-3243, fax 603/595-3250.

Electronic component catalog system

This CD-ROM catalog contains software, product, and technical information on a line of electronic components. Described are MLC and tantalum capacitors, resistor chips, arrays and networks, integrated passive components, thin-film inductors, SMT fuses, transient suppressors, filters, piezos, and timing devices. The catalog also includes SpiCap software that helps access circuit modeling information for MLC chip capacitors; a CALCI program that aids in choosing ceramic capacitors for power supply applications; and recent technical papers and seminar data. AVX Corp., Myrtle Beach, SC; ph 803/946-0414, fax 803/626-5186, url avxsccoast.net.

Bumping service design diskette

This guide for IC packagers provides information on designing flip chip ICs that will be bumped using the Flex-On-Cap process. Included on the diskette and website are sections on wafer requirements and minimum pitch capabilities; flip chip design standards like under-bump metallurgy, available solder alloys, a number of IC design considerations, and mask data requirements; and development directions like fine pitch, redistributions, interconnect capability, and 200-mm wafer capability. Information on test die is also included. The guide is available in diskette form, or it can be downloaded from Flip Chip Technologies` web site. Flip Chip Technologies, Phoenix, AZ; ph 602/431-6020; e-mail [email protected], URL http://www.flipchip.com.

Video

High-purity water analysis video

This video contains excerpts from industry experts on the latest tools, techniques, and instrumentation for high-purity water analyses. Specifically, it illustrates the use of ion chromatography (IC) technology for monitoring trace-level ionic contaminants throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. Among the topics discussed are 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 optimal performance; eliminate catastrophic contamination problems; and improve device yields and reliability. The video is available in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats. Dionex Corp., Sunnyvale, CA; ph 408/737-0700.