Dry Etcher

APX300

The APX300 (option S) Dry Etcher is the perfect dry etching equipment for silicon and compound semiconductors.

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Key features of APX300 Dry Etcher(S Option)

Key features

Two types of plasma sources enable high-speed and high-precision machining Achieves high-speed deep drilling of compound materials (substrate penetration, etc.) and control of processed film thickness
Achieves metal machining without residue and corrosion by adding usher and rinse chambers
In-situ garment removal function with top plate enables stable machining of non-volatile materials

The APX300 (option S) Dry Etcher is the perfect dry etching equipment for silicon and compound semiconductors. It incorporates a multi-wafer direct cooling system for optimal control of wafer temperature, as well as MSC-ICP (Multi-Spiral Coil type ICP) and BM-ICP (Beamed-type ICP) plasma sources to generate high density plasma. In this way, it achieves a uniform etching profile in a very short timeframe.

Building upon the single wafer process chamber of the previous model (Panasonic E620), combined with enhanced process options and two different handling systems, the APX300 (option S) is extremely fast and covers a wide range of process demands.


Features and benefits of Panasonic's APX300 (option S) Dry Etcher

The Panasonic APX300 (option S) Dry Etcher can process wafers such as power devices, SAW filters, communication devices, MEMS sensors and many more. The APX300 (option S) is the successor to the previous best-selling Panasonic E620 and utilizes the same single wafer process chamber. 

Two plasma sources are available: MSC-ICP (Multi-Spiral Coil type ICP) and BM-ICP (Beamed-type ICP). MSC-ICP is Panasonic's latest technology, developed to realize highly accurate processing. BM-ICP offers higher electron density and achieves faster processing, covering a wide range of process demands. 

In addition, two types of handling systems are available: Atmospheric Loading Supply and Vacuum Load Lock Supply. 

The Panasonic APX300 (option S) Dry Etcher is CE certified.

Specifications of APX300 Dry Etcher(S Option)

Specifications table

Dimensions (mm)【Load lock wafer Handling】 W 1 350 mm × D 2 230 mm × H 2 000 mm ( Exclude touch panel , operation section and signal tower ) 【Atmospheric loading supply】 W 1 375 mm × D 2 600 mm × H 2 000 mm ( Exclude touch panel , operation section and signal tower )
Plasma sourceICP Plasma
Model-No. (Model Name)NM-EFE3AA-S
Process gasStandard 4 lines ( Maximum 6 Lines : Chlorinated Gas , Fluoride Gas , Ar , O2 , He , etc. )
Wafer sizeφ100 mm / 150 mm wafer with orientation flat φ200 mm wafer with notch*1
Mass (Weight)2 000 kg ( Di_x001D_ers depending on machine configuration )
Power Source3-phase AC 200 / 208 / 220 / 230 / 240 ±10 V , 50 / 60 Hz , 21.00 kVA*2
Pneumatic Source0.5 MPa to 0.7 MPa , 250 L / min ( A.N.R. )