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Endura CL

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Endura CL — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Endura CLInventory photo[1]

What it is

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The Endura CL is a chamber module designed for use within the Applied Materials Endura platform, a cluster tool architecture employed in semiconductor fabrication. The module is used for thin film deposition processes in a vacuum environment.

How it works

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As part of the Endura cluster tool, the Endura CL chamber typically operates under high vacuum to enable controlled deposition of thin films. The chamber supports physical vapor deposition (PVD), also known as sputtering, where a target material is bombarded with ions to eject atoms that then deposit onto a substrate.

Where it fits in the process flow

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In a semiconductor manufacturing workflow, the Endura CL chamber is used in the deposition stage, typically after pre-clean and degas steps, and before photolithography and etching. The chamber is often part of a larger process sequence for forming metal layers, barrier films, or contact layers.

Upstream processes include wafer cleaning and surface preparation, while downstream steps may involve annealing, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), or further deposition. The cluster tool architecture enables these steps to be performed in a controlled vacuum environment, minimizing contamination.

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical6

Phase
3 Phase[1]
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50/60 Hz[1]
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Voltage
400V[1]
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RF Power Supply[1]
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Source DC Power Supply[1]
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Generator Rack (x3)[1]
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Control & software1

Chamber
D (PC-XT), 1 (IMP), 2/3 (TxZ)[2]
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Configuration & options29

Preclean[3]
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ESIP TAN (No Target)[4]
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Degas STD[5]
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4 wires[1]
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Chamber 1:[1]
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SIP-TA(N)[1]
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Chamber 2:[1]
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SIP-CU[1]
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Chamber 3:[1]
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Chamber 4:[1]
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process type None[1]
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Chamber C:[1]
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PCXT[1]
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Chamber D:[1]
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Chamber E
Degas[1]
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Chamber F
Degas[1]
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SUB Rack
BULE Distribution Rack[1]
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Ti[6]
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OEM
Applied Materials[3]
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Model
Endura CL[3]
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Equipment type
Chamber[3]
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Chamber configuration
Preclean[3]
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Chamber configuration
ESIP TAN (No Target)[4]
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Chamber configuration
Degas STD[5]
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Vintage
2002[3]
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Make
Applied Materials[3]
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Product detail
Preclean 2002 Vintage[3]
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Product detail
ESIP TAN (No Target)[4]
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Product detail
Degas STD[7]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Preclean—2002—Equipment inventory listing[3]
ESIP TAN (No Target)———Equipment inventory listing[4]
Degas STD———Equipment inventory listing[5]
ESIP TAN——ESIP TAN chamber without targetEquipment inventory listing[4]
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What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • Phase3 Phase[1]
  • Configuration50/60 Hz[1]
  • Voltage400V[1]
  • ConfigurationRF Power Supply[1]
  • ConfigurationSource DC Power Supply[1]
  • ConfigurationGenerator Rack (x3)[1]

Where are the manuals?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Endura CL?

The Endura CL is a chamber (a deposition platform) made by Applied Materials.[5][7]

What is the make of the Endura CL?

The Endura CL is made by Applied Materials.[5][7]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the Endura CL 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 Endura CL are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Endura CL 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 Endura CL are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the Endura CL is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Endura CL are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

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Sources & citations

Sources (9)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]Inventory photo
  3. [3]inventory listing
  4. [4]inventory listing
  5. [5]inventory listing
  6. [6]inventory listing
  7. [7]Equipment inventory listing
  8. [8]Equipment inventory listing
  9. [9]Equipment inventory listing
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026.

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