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2300 Versys Kiyo

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The Lam Research 2300 Versys Kiyo is a plasma etch system for processing 300 mm wafers. The 2300 Versys Kiyo is designed for etching polysilicon films and is part of the 2300 series from Lam Research. The 2300 Versys Kiyo can be configured with up to four Kiyo MCX process chambers.[1][2]

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Power

13.56 MHz + 2 MHz[2]

Gas delivery

Up to 10 gas lines[4]

What it is

The Lam Research 2300 Versys Kiyo is an etch system.[4][3]

The Lam Research 2300 Versys Kiyo Polysilicon is a plasma etch system for processing 300 mm wafers.[1]

How it works

The Lam Research 2300 Versys Kiyo Polysilicon can be configured with up to four Kiyo MCX process chambers.[1]

The Lam Research 2300 Versys Kiyo Polysilicon includes a transfer chamber, an atmospheric robot with a single end effector, a vacuum transfer module robot with dual end effectors, and a dual wafer-slot airlock vacuum system with nitrogen purge.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Lam Research 2300 Versys Kiyo Polysilicon is part of the 2300 series from Lam Research.[1]

Applications

The Lam Research 2300 Versys Kiyo Polysilicon is designed for etching polysilicon films.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Power System
3kW RF generator with independent bias and source tuning[2]2 sources
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Plasma Source Frequencies
13.56 MHz + 2 MHz[2]
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Vacuum & pumping1

Chamber Design
Dual-chamber configuration with isolated process and exhaust zones[2]2 sources
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Wafer handling6

Wafer Size
300mm (12 inch)[1]
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Wafer Size
12 inch[3]
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Configuration (Kiyo 2300 V2)
4 Kiyo CX chambers, 3 load ports, ATM robot with one end effector, VTM robot with dual end effectors, software version SP15-HF6, communication protocols RS232 and LON[1]
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Throughput
60–100 wafers/hour (node-dependent)[2]2 sources
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Wafer Cooling
ESC with ±1°C stability[2]2 sources
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Configuration (Kiyo 2300 V2)
4 Kiyo CX chambers, 3 load ports, ATM robot with one end effector, VTM robot with dual end effectors, software SP15-HF6, comms RS232 and LON[4]
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Gas & chemistry2

Gas Configuration
Up to 10 gas lines, including reactive gases (CF₄, Cl₂, HBr) and radicals (O₂, N₂)[2]
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Gas Configuration
Up to 10 gas lines[4]
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Configuration & options3

Application
Polysilicon Etch[1]
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Plasma Source
Dual-frequency CCP[2]2 sources
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Aspect Ratio Capability
>30:1[2]2 sources
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
2300 V2——3 load ports, 4 Kiyo CX chambers, ATM and VTM robots, software SP15-HF6waferpedia.com[1]
2300 Versys Kiyo 45——Conductor etch variant for 300mm linesglobaltechsolutions.com.sg[5]
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  • Power System3kW RF generator with independent bias and source tuning[2]
  • Gas ConfigurationUp to 10 gas lines, including reactive gases (CF₄, Cl₂, HBr) and radicals (O₂, N₂)[2]
  • Chamber DesignDual-chamber configuration with isolated process and exhaust zones[2]
  • Plasma Source Frequencies13.56 MHz + 2 MHz[2]
  • Gas ConfigurationUp to 10 gas lines[4]

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer size does the 2300 Versys Kiyo support?

The 2300 Versys Kiyo supports 300 mm (12-inch) wafers.[3][1][4]

How many process chambers can the 2300 Versys Kiyo have?

The system can be configured with up to four Kiyo MCX process chambers.[1][4]

What is the throughput of the 2300 Versys Kiyo?

The system achieves a throughput of 60 to 100 wafers per hour, depending on the process node.[4][2]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 2300 Versys Kiyo are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 2300 Versys Kiyo are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 2300 Versys Kiyo are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the 2300 Versys Kiyo is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 2300 Versys Kiyo are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  2. [2]caladansemi.com — caladansemi.comcaladansemi.com
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
  4. [4]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  5. [5]globaltechsolutions.com.sg — globaltechsolutions.com.sgglobaltechsolutions.com.sg
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