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Alliance 9100 PTX Dry

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What it is

The Alliance 9100 PTX handles 8-inch wafers and is configured with two process chambers for via/contact and oxide etching. The system is part of Lam Research's Alliance family of etch tools.[1][2]

How it works

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The system likely employs reactive ion etching (RIE) principles, where ions accelerate toward the wafer to enhance chemical etching. Process parameters such as gas chemistry, pressure, and RF power are adjusted to achieve the desired etch profile and selectivity for the specific material being etched.

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Wafer size
8 inch[1]
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Configuration & options4

2ch
Via/CW PM1/2[1]
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Oxide H[1]
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Chamber count
2[1]
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Process modules
Via/CW PM1/2, Oxide H 2000[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is the Alliance 9100 PTX?

It is a dry etcher.[1]

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The following facts about the Alliance 9100 PTX Dry are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Alliance 9100 PTX Dry are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Alliance 9100 PTX Dry are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Alliance 9100 PTX Dry 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 Alliance 9100 PTX Dry are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the Alliance 9100 PTX Dry is not on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]inventory listing
  2. [2]Alliance 9100 PTX Dry — Lam Research | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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