ASML
PAS 5500 100
What it is
The PAS 5500/100 is an i-line step-and-repeat lithography system, belonging to ASML's PAS 5500 family of wafer steppers. Steppers of this class project the image of a reticle onto a semiconductor wafer in a step-and-repeat manner, exposing one field at a time before stepping to the next field. The PAS 5500/100 was specifically designed for i-line (365 nm wavelength) lithography and was introduced as a solution for leading-edge volume production at the 0.40 micron technology node.[2]
How it works
The PAS 5500/100 is an i-line step-and-repeat (stepper) system, meaning it uses a projection lens to image a reticle pattern onto the wafer one field at a time. The wafer is mounted on a precision stage that steps between exposure fields. The system uses an i-line mercury arc lamp as its illumination source, producing light at 365 nm wavelength. Alignment is performed using alignment marks on the wafer, allowing accurate overlay between layers.[2]
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- Lens damage; needs replacement due to water leak.
- Rust from water leak in the RH, LS sensor plat and near the stage.
- About 20 parts swapped out for other use.
- 6 missing boards.
- Missing modules in the ARMS.
- Lamp holder is missing.
What do the numbers mean?
Optics & imaging1
- Lens damage, needs replacement due to water leak[1]
Configuration & options9
Vintage & configurations
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Frequently asked questions
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The following facts about the PAS 5500 100 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 PAS 5500 100 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the PAS 5500 100 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the PAS 5500 100 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the PAS 5500 100 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the PAS 5500 100 are on record.
Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist
Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]inventory listing
- [2]web.archive.org — asml.com (Jan 25, 2006)web.archive.org
Last updated Oct 5, 2026.
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