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RS 55 Sheet Resistance Measurement

KLA RS 55 family
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The KLA RS 55 Sheet Resistance Measurement is a sheet resistance measurement system. The KLA RS 55/TC is a four-point probe resistivity mapping system. The KLA RS 55/TC supports up to 8" / 200mm wafers.[1][2]

RS 55 Sheet Resistance Measurement — Inventory photo
Fig. 01RS 55 Sheet Resistance MeasurementInventory photo[3]

How it works

The KLA RS 55 has a heated TC option.[3][1]

Why won't it start?

Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.

  • Missing probe head

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical6

115 Volts[3]
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1.8 K Watts[3]
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50/60 Hz[3]
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Power
1.8 K watts[1]
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Voltage
115 volts[1]
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Frequency
50/60 Hz[1]
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Wafer handling2

Wafer size
Up to 8" / 200mm wafers[2]
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Wafer handling
Manual wafer handling[2]
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Configuration & options12

Heated TC Option[3]
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Missing probe head[3]
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OEM
KLA[6]
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Model
RS 55[6]
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Heated TC Option[1]
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Condition note
Missing probe head[1]
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Make
KLA[6]
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Description
Sheet resistance measurement[6]
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Type
Sheet resistance measurement system[1]
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Measurement method
Four point probe resistivity mapping system[2]
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Temperature compensation configuration (RS55/TC)[2]
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Functions
Contour maps, 3-D plots, and diameter scans[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
RS55/TC——Temperature compensation configuration.tech-semi.com[2]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Configuration115 Volts[3]
  • Configuration1.8 K Watts[3]
  • Configuration50/60 Hz[3]
  • Power1.8 K watts[1]
  • Voltage115 volts[1]
  • Frequency50/60 Hz[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is the KLA RS 55?

The KLA RS 55 is a sheet resistance measurement system.[1][6]

Does the KLA RS 55 have a heated TC option?

The KLA RS 55 has a heated TC option.[3][1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the RS 55 Sheet Resistance Measurement are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the RS 55 Sheet Resistance Measurement are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • The process node or technology generation of the RS 55 Sheet Resistance Measurement is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the RS 55 Sheet Resistance Measurement are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the RS 55 Sheet Resistance Measurement are on record.

    Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist

Sources & citations

Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  2. [2]tech-semi.com — tech-semi.comtech-semi.com
  3. [3]Inventory photo
  4. [4]Inventory photo
  5. [5]Inventory photo
  6. [6]Equipment inventory listing
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