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SFS 6420

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The KLA SFS 6420 is a standalone wafer inspection system for non-patterned particle detection. The KLA SFS 6420 is compatible with 150 mm and 200 mm wafers. The KLA SFS 6420 uses an Algon laser source.[1]

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Wafer size

Wafer Equipment

Power

220V 50Hz 1 Phase[2]

Vacuum

~-23 inHg[1]

Optics

Algon laser[1]

What it is

The KLA SFS 6420 is a standalone wafer inspection system for non-patterned particle detection. The system is compatible with 150 mm and 200 mm wafers. The SFS 6420 uses an Algon laser source.[1]

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Power & electrical2

Power
220V 50Hz 1 Phase[2]
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Voltage
208V[1]
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Vacuum & pumping2

Vacuum
~-23 inHg[1]
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External exhaust
4" diagram, 2 holes for system and laser[1]
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Wafer handling3

Wafer size
Wafer Equipment[2]
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Wafer size
150 mm and 200 mm[1]
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Inspection type
Non-patterned wafer particle inspection[1]
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Optics & imaging1

Light source
Algon laser[1]
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Control & software2

System software
4.2[1]
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Operating system
Windows 98[1]
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Configuration & options7

Manufacturer
KLA-Tencor[2]
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Model
SFS 6420[2]
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Year
1995[2]
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Condition
Used[2]
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Phase
1 phase[1]
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Frequency
50/60Hz[1]
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Install type
stand-alone[1]
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  • Power220V 50Hz 1 Phase[2]
  • Voltage208V[1]
  • Vacuum~-23 inHg[1]
  • External exhaust4" diagram, 2 holes for system and laser[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer sizes does the SFS 6420 support?

The SFS 6420 supports 150 mm and 200 mm wafers.[1]

What type of light source does the SFS 6420 use?

The SFS 6420 uses an Algon laser source.[1]

What are the power requirements for the SFS 6420?

The SFS 6420 requires 208 V, single phase, 50/60 Hz power.[1]

What vacuum and exhaust connections are needed?

The system requires vacuum at approximately -23 inHg (specified >-20 inHg) with a quick-connection fitting, and a 4-inch exhaust diagram with two holes for the system and laser.[1]

What software does the SFS 6420 run?

The system runs Windows 98 as the operating system and system software version 4.2.[1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the SFS 6420 are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the SFS 6420 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the SFS 6420 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the SFS 6420 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the SFS 6420 is not on record.

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