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NWL 851

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The Nikon NWL 851 is a wafer loader. The Nikon NWL 851 uses a large 8-inch compatible stage. The Nikon NWL 851 provides reflected bright field and reflected dark field observation methods.[1][2]

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What it is

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Wafer loaders and wafer microscopes are metrology and inspection tools used to position a wafer under an optical system for human observation or image capture. Tools in this class support visual review of surface features, defects, alignment marks, and pattern conditions during engineering, failure analysis, and production support.

How it works

The Nikon NWL 851 uses a large eight-inch compatible stage and an eight-inch rotating holder. The Nikon NWL 851 provides an X-Y stroke of 205 mm on its stage. The Nikon NWL 851 includes reflected bright field and reflected dark field observation methods. The Nikon NWL 851 includes a motorized revolver and a C-mount adapter. The Nikon NWL 851 supports observation with CF Plan objectives, CFIUW eyepieces, and LA 150 UX halogen illumination. The Nikon NWL 851 is specified with an ACP 21 revolver with motorized switching controller and five holes.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Nikon NWL 851 is compatible with eight-inch wafers. The Nikon NWL 851 combines wafer handling with reflected-light observation features used for wafer review.[1][2]

Applications

The Nikon NWL 851 supports reflected bright field and reflected dark field observation. The Nikon NWL 851 supports observation with CF Plan objectives, CFIUW eyepieces, and halogen illumination.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling2

Wafer size
8 inch[3]
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Type
Wafer loader[1]
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Optics & imaging3

Objective lenses
CF Plan 5× BD NA0.135 / 10× BD NA 0.30 / 50× BD NA 0.80[1]
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Eyepiece
CFIUW 10/25× 2 (magnification 10×, field of view 25 mm)[1]
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Illumination device
LA 150 UX halogen lamp, 150 W[1]
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Control & software1

Revolver
ACP 21 with motorized switching controller (5 holes)[1]
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Configuration & options7

Make
Nikon[3]
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Model
NWL 851[3]
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Stage
Large 8-inch compatible stage[1]
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Stage travel
X-Y stroke 205 mm[1]
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Rotating holder
8-inch rotating holder[1]
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Observation methods
Reflected bright field / reflected dark field[1]
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Tube
3 erect images, with C-mount adapter[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What observation methods does the Nikon NWL 851 provide?

The Nikon NWL 851 provides reflected bright field and reflected dark field observation methods.[1][2]

What stage travel is specified for the Nikon NWL 851?

The Nikon NWL 851 has an X-Y stroke of 205 mm on its stage.[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the NWL 851 are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the NWL 851 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the NWL 851 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the NWL 851 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the NWL 851 is not on record.

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  1. [1]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  2. [2]Nikon NWL 851 Wafer family | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
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