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The Edwards iH1000 is a dry vacuum pumping system that uses an HCDP80 dry pump with an HCMB1000 mechanical booster pump, achieving a peak pumping speed of 1000 m³/h at 60 Hz. The iH1000 is part of the iH series of dry pumping systems from Edwards (formerly BOC Edwards).[1]

IH 1000 — Inventory photo
Fig. 01IH 1000Inventory photo[2]

Power

1000 m³/h[1]

Vacuum

0.75 litres (typical)[1]

What it is

General reference — not yet source-verified

A dry vacuum pumping system is a support tool that creates vacuum for process equipment without using sealing oil in the pumped gas path. Dry vacuum pumps in semiconductor service are commonly installed beside or beneath process tools to evacuate chambers, transfer spaces, and load interfaces.

Where it fits in the process flow

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Dry vacuum pumps of this class sit in the subfab or equipment support layer rather than at the wafer handling front end. Process tools connect their vacuum chambers or transfer volumes to the pump inlet, and the pump exhaust connects onward to facility exhaust treatment or abatement infrastructure.

Applications

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Dry pumps in this category are used wherever a process tool needs clean rough vacuum generation and stable chamber evacuation. Dry pumps in harsh process service are commonly paired with deposition, etch, implant, and transfer functions that generate reactive gases, condensable species, or particulate loads.

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical13

Typical peak pumping speed (60 Hz)
1000 m³/h[1]2 sources
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Typical peak pumping speed (50 Hz)
950 m³/h[1]2 sources
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Typical ultimate vacuum (60 Hz)
1×10⁻³ mbar[1]2 sources
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Typical ultimate vacuum (50 Hz)
2×10⁻³ mbar[1]2 sources
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Full load current (460 V, 60 Hz)
13 A[1]
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HCMB motor rating
2.6 kW (60 Hz)[1]
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Maximum power input to both pump motors (60 Hz)
7.8 kW[1]
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Typical ultimate vacuum with shaft-seals purge only (60 Hz)
1 x 10^-3 mbar[1]
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Typical ultimate vacuum with shaft-seals purge only (50 Hz)
2 x 10^-3 mbar[1]
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Electrical supply voltage options
200-208/380-415 V at 50 Hz; 200-208/230/460 V at 60 Hz[1]
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Full load current
13 A at 460 V, 60 Hz[5]
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HCMB motor rating
2.6 kW at 60 Hz[5]
Accurate?
Maximum power input to both pump motors
7.8 kW at 60 Hz[5]
Accurate?

Vacuum & pumping7

HCDP pump oil charge (gearbox)
0.75 litres (typical)[1]
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HCMB pump oil charge (gearbox)
0.78 litres (typical)[1]
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Maximum cooling-water supply pressure
100 psig (6.9 bar)[1]
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Nitrogen supply pressure range
20 to 100 psig (2.4 to 7.9 bar)[1]
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Pump configuration
HCDP80 dry pump with HCMB1000 mechanical booster pump[1]2 sources
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HCDP pump oil charge
0.75 litres (typical)[5]
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HCMB pump oil charge
0.78 litres (typical)[5]
Accurate?

Dimensions & facilities1

Mass
430 kg[1]2 sources
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Configuration & options10

Without Invrt[4]
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Fully refurbished[4]
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With Invrt[2]
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Rear[3]
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Noise level (at 1 m with enclosure)
<69 dB(A)[1]
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Inlet connection
ISO100 bolted[1]2 sources
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Outlet connection
NW40[1]2 sources
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Cooling-water minimum flow rate
4 l·min⁻¹[1]2 sources
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Noise level (measured at 1 m with enclosure panels fitted)
<69 dB(A)[1]
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Noise level
<69 dB(A) at 1 m with enclosure panels fitted[5]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
IH 1000 Pump - Without Invrt - Fully refurbished——Described as without inverter and fully refurbished.Equipment inventory listing[4]
IH 1000 Pump - With Invrt——Described as with inverter.Equipment inventory listing[2]
IH 1000 Pump - Rear——Described as rear.Equipment inventory listing[3]
iH1000F——Includes Breach Sensor for leak detection during run 'til crash.nanofab.utah.edu[1]
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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.

  • Typical peak pumping speed (60 Hz)1000 m³/h[1]
  • Typical peak pumping speed (50 Hz)950 m³/h[1]
  • Typical ultimate vacuum (60 Hz)1×10⁻³ mbar[1]
  • Typical ultimate vacuum (50 Hz)2×10⁻³ mbar[1]
  • HCDP pump oil charge (gearbox)0.75 litres (typical)[1]
  • HCMB pump oil charge (gearbox)0.78 litres (typical)[1]
  • Full load current (460 V, 60 Hz)13 A[1]
  • HCMB motor rating2.6 kW (60 Hz)[1]
  • Maximum power input to both pump motors (60 Hz)7.8 kW[1]
  • Maximum cooling-water supply pressure100 psig (6.9 bar)[1]
  • Nitrogen supply pressure range20 to 100 psig (2.4 to 7.9 bar)[1]
  • Typical ultimate vacuum with shaft-seals purge only (60 Hz)1 x 10^-3 mbar[1]
  • Typical ultimate vacuum with shaft-seals purge only (50 Hz)2 x 10^-3 mbar[1]
  • Electrical supply voltage options200-208/380-415 V at 50 Hz; 200-208/230/460 V at 60 Hz[1]
  • Pump configurationHCDP80 dry pump with HCMB1000 mechanical booster pump[1]
  • Full load current13 A at 460 V, 60 Hz[5]
  • HCMB motor rating2.6 kW at 60 Hz[5]
  • Maximum power input to both pump motors7.8 kW at 60 Hz[5]
  • HCDP pump oil charge0.75 litres (typical)[5]
  • HCMB pump oil charge0.78 litres (typical)[5]

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Frequently asked questions

What pump stages does the IH 1000 use?

The IH 1000 combines an HCDP dry pump with an HCMB mechanical booster pump. The HCMB booster is fitted on the iH600 and iH1000 systems only.[1]

What utility services does the IH 1000 require?

The IH 1000 requires a nitrogen supply, cooling-water connections, and an electrical supply. Optional accessories include an enclosure extraction fan and alternative nitrogen and cooling-water connection kits.[1]

Does the IH 1000 comply with the ATEX directive?

The iH dry pumping systems are declared compliant with the ATEX directive as Category 3GD equipment for internal atmospheres only.[1]

What maintenance does the IH 1000 require?

Maintenance includes checking and changing the oil in the HCDP pump and the HCMB pump on iH600 and iH1000 systems. Maintenance also includes checking purge-gas flow rates, inspecting and cleaning the exhaust pipe, and zeroing the gas-module flow transducer.[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the IH 1000 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 IH 1000 are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the IH 1000 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 IH 1000 are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the IH 1000 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the IH 1000 are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]nanofab.utah.edu — nanofab.utah.edunanofab.utah.edu
  2. [2]Inventory photo
  3. [3]Inventory photo
  4. [4]inventory listing
  5. [5]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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