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The ESPEC SH 242 Environmental is an environmental test chamber. The ESPEC SH 242 Environmental is a bench-top type temperature and humidity chamber. The ESPEC SH 242 Environmental has a temperature and humidity range of -40°C to +150°C and 30% to 95% RH.[1][2][3]

ESPECSH 242 Environmental
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What it is

The ESPEC SH 242 Environmental is an environmental test chamber. The ESPEC SH 242 Environmental is a bench-top type temperature and humidity chamber. The ESPEC SH 242 has a temperature and humidity range of -40°C to +150°C and 30% to 95% RH.[3][1]

How it works

The SH 242 is a temperature and humidity chamber, and the model family includes a humidifying water tank for SH models.[3]

Where it fits in the process flow

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Environmental chambers are used outside the core patterning, deposition, etch, and metrology sequence of wafer fabrication. Environmental chambers generally support reliability evaluation, engineering characterization, and condition-controlled testing of parts, materials, or assemblies after preparation and before, during, or after electrical or physical assessment.

Applications

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Environmental test chambers are used to expose samples to controlled heat, cold, and humidity. Such chambers are commonly applied in reliability work, failure analysis support, qualification activity, and comparative testing of devices or materials under environmental stress.

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Power & electrical1

Power
115V 1ph 60Hz 14 full load amps[4]2 sources
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Dimensions & facilities2

Interior dimensions (W x D x H)
12 in x 10 in x 12 in / 300 x 250 x 300 mm[4]2 sources
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Exterior dimensions (W x D x H)
17.4 in x 27 in x 25 in / 440 x 730 x 630 mm[4]2 sources
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Configuration & options15

Temperature and Humidity Range
-40*C to +150*C / 30-95% RH[1]
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Model
SH 242[1]
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Equipment type
Environmental test chamber[3]
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Type
Bench-top type temperature and humidity chamber[2]2 sources
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Temperature range
-40°C to +150°C[1]
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Humidity range
30% - 95% RH[4]
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Interior volume
0.8 cu. ft. / 22 liters[4]2 sources
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Temperature range
-40 to 150°C[4]
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Average change rate
3.2°C/min heating, 2.1°C/min cooling[4]2 sources
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Maximum sound level
55 dBA at 1 meter[4]2 sources
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Temperature fluctuation
± 0.3°C (up to 100°C)[4]2 sources
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Humidity fluctuation
± 3.0%[4]2 sources
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Temperature gradient
± 2.5°C (up to 100°C)[4]2 sources
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Make
ESPEC[1]
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Temperature and humidity range
-40°C to +150°C / 30% to 95% RH[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Power115V 1ph 60Hz 14 full load amps[4]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is the ESPEC SH 242?

The ESPEC SH 242 is an environmental test chamber and a bench-top type temperature and humidity chamber.[3][1]

What temperature range does the ESPEC SH 242 support?

The ESPEC SH 242 supports a temperature range of -40°C to +150°C.[3][1]

What humidity range does the ESPEC SH 242 support?

The ESPEC SH 242 supports a humidity range of 30% to 95% RH.[3][1]

Is the ESPEC SH 242 a bench-top chamber?

The ESPEC SH 242 is a bench-top temperature and humidity chamber.[3]

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The following facts about the SH 242 Environmental 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 SH 242 Environmental are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the SH 242 Environmental are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the SH 242 Environmental 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 SH 242 Environmental are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the SH 242 Environmental is not on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]inventory listing
  2. [2]manualslib.com — manualslib.commanualslib.com
  3. [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  4. [4]espec.comespec.com
  5. [5]ESPEC SH 242 INSTALLATION MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib — manualslib.commanualslib.com
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