Strasbaugh
6 CW Wafer
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What it is
The Strasbaugh 6 CW Wafer is a wafer polisher categorized under chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and manufactured by Strasbaugh.[1][2]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedDuring CMP, a wafer is mounted on a rotating carrier and pressed face-down against a larger rotating polishing pad while a chemically reactive slurry is dispensed onto the pad. The combined chemical dissolution and mechanical abrasion remove material from the wafer surface uniformly, reducing topography to within required tolerances. End-point detection systems, such as optical or motor-current monitoring, are often employed to control removal depth.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCMP is performed after each dielectric or metal layer deposition to remove step-height variations and global topography. Upstream processes include chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or physical vapor deposition (PVD) of films; downstream steps typically involve post-CMP cleaning to remove slurry residues, followed by metrology and subsequent lithography. The tool belongs to the planarization module in a fab's process flow.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCMP is used for global planarization of multiple material layers in integrated circuit manufacturing. Common applications include interlayer dielectric (ILD) planarization, tungsten plug planarization, shallow trench isolation (STI) planarization, and copper damascene planarization for advanced interconnect structures.
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling1
Configuration & options3
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Frequently asked questions
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 6 CW Wafer are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 6 CW Wafer are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 6 CW Wafer are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 6 CW Wafer are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 6 CW Wafer is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Sep 28, 2026.
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