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MLA150versusACS 200 +

Heidelberg Instruments MLA150, SUSS MicroTec ACS 200 +, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

Documented as functional equivalents— Same function class: Lithography, null[1]
Side-by-side comparison of selected equipment models
Attribute
MLA150Heidelberg Instruments
ACS 200 +SUSS MicroTec
OEMHeidelberg InstrumentsSUSS MicroTec
CategoryLithographyLithography
Wafer size150mm—
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones——
Control system——
Generation——
FamilyHeidelberg Instruments MLA150SUSS MicroTec ACS 200
Cited variants
Specifications
OEMHeidelberg Instruments GmbH[2]SUSS MicroTec[3]
Machine typeMask-Less Aligner[2]—
Light source405 nm or 375 nm laser diodes[2]—
Exposure area150 x 150 mm[2]—
Top-side alignmentYes[2]—
Backside alignmentYes[2]—
Real-time autofocusYes[2]—
Layout input formats.gds, .cif, .dxf[2]—
Minimum feature sizeabout 1 um[2]—
Minimum substrate size5 x 5 x 0.1 mm[2]—
Maximum substrate size220 x 220 x 8 mm; 200 x 200 x 12 mm[2]—
Substrate capacityup to 8" x 8"[4]—
Exposure time at maximum write speed9 minutes for 100 x 100 mm2; 16 minutes for 150 x 150 mm2[4]—
Alignment accuracy500 nm[4]—
Maximum substrate size (MLA150-1)220 x 220 x 8 mm[2]—
Maximum substrate size (MLA150-2)200 x 200 x 12 mm[2]—
Minimum feature size (source1)1 µm[2]—
Minimum feature size (source2)600 nm[4]—
Uniformity< 120 nm[2]—
Front-side alignment accuracy< 500 nm[2]—
Back-side alignment accuracy (MLA150-2)< 1000 nm[2]—
Maximum exposure area150 x 150 mm[2]—
405 nm laser power8000 mW[2]—
375 nm laser power (MLA150-1)2800 mW[2]—
375 nm laser power (MLA150-2)7200 mW[2]—
Writing time with 405 nm laser (100 mm wafer, Fast mode)< 9 min[2]—
Writing time with 375 nm laser (100 mm wafer, Fast mode, MLA150-1)< 32 min[2]—
Writing time with 375 nm laser (100 mm wafer, Fast mode, MLA150-2)< 9 min[2]—
Exposure time for 100x100 mm² (max write speed)9 min[4]—
Exposure time for 150x150 mm² (max write speed)16 min[4]—
Substrate size (source2)Up to 8" x 8"[4]—
Laser wavelengths405 nm and 375 nm[4]—
Exposure methodNon-contact[4]—
Data input formatsMultiple standards (e.g., GDS, CIF, DXF)[2]—
AutofocusReal time, pneumatic[2]—
Environment controlTemperature stabilization, charcoal filters[2]—
Laser power (405 nm)8000 mW[2]—
Laser power (375 nm) - MLA150-12800 mW[2]—
Laser power (375 nm) - MLA150-27200 mW[2]—
Write time (100 mm wafer, 405 nm fast mode)< 9 min[2]—
Write time (100 mm wafer, 375 nm fast mode) - MLA150-1< 32 min[2]—
Write time (100 mm wafer, 375 nm fast mode) - MLA150-2< 9 min[2]—
Write time (150 x 150 mm)16 minutes[4]—
Write time (100 mm wafer typical)about 30min[6]—
Write time (50 mm x 50 mm)approx. 4 mins[5]—
Linewidth variation (stitching)≤100nm[6]—
Write grid (address unit) - High Quality40 nm[6]—
Write grid (address unit) - Fast Mode100 nm[6]—
Grayscale capability8-bit grayscale bitmap or layer-structured DXF[6]—
High aspect ratio modeAvailable (reduced NA for thick resists >100µm)[2]—
Substrate thickness maximum8 mm (MLA150-1); 12 mm (MLA150-2)[2]—
ModelMLA150[2]ACS 200 +[3]
TypeMask-less aligner[2]—
Exposure source405 nm or 375 nm laser diodes[2]—
AlignmentTop-side and back-side alignment[2]—
Substrate sizeUp to 8" x 8"[4]—
Tool typeMask-less aligner[2]—
Backside alignment accuracy< 1000 nm[2]—
Direct-write exposureExposes the design directly onto a wafer without a photomask[4]—
Voltage—400 V[3]
Phase—3 Phase[3]
Frequency—60 Hz[3]
Configuration—With Gencobot 7S / 3L Transfer Robot[3]
Wafer Sizes—6 inch[3]
Vintage—2007[3]
Transfer Robot—Gencobot 7S / 3L[3]
Developer Module—nDeveloper Module[3]
Solvent Developer Module—Yes[3]
Coater Module—Yes[3]
Thermal Module—2 hotplates, 1 chillplate[3]
Controller—Kontron[3]
Media Storage Tanks—4[3]
Media Control Box—SUSS[3]
Recirculating Chillers—Julabo F30-CL (2), Julabo FC 600 S (2)[3]
Power Requirements—400 V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz[3]
Manufacturer—SUSS[3]
Equipment type—Coater / Developer[3]
Developer module type—Solvent developer module[3]
Coater module—Coater module[3]
Thermal module—Thermal module with 2 hotplates (1 ea chillplate)[3]

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Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]epfl.chepfl.ch
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
  4. [4]pnf.uchicago.edupnf.uchicago.edu
  5. [5]cns1.rc.fas.harvard.educns1.rc.fas.harvard.edu
  6. [6]wiki.nanotech.ucsb.eduwiki.nanotech.ucsb.edu