Oxford Instruments
FlexAL
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Oxford Instruments FlexAL is an atomic layer deposition system used for depositing thin films. In the provided facility descriptions, it appears as a deposition tool for thin-film growth in microfabrication settings.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe FlexAL sits in the thin-film deposition portion of the process flow, after substrate preparation and before patterning or later integration steps that use the deposited film. It is used to build dielectric and other functional layers on prepared wafers or chips.
What do the numbers mean?
Gas & chemistry1
Configuration & options1
- Compatible with TiN, TaN, TiO, TaO, SiN[1]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- GasesBTBAS, TBTDMT, TDMAT, CF4[1]
Where are the manuals?
Publicly hosted documents referencing this tool, linked at their original location. Hosted by the linked institutions — availability may change.
- Brochure_plas_100.pdfDatasheetutah.edu
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of process does this machine class perform?General reference — not yet source-verified
It performs thin-film deposition, meaning it adds a material layer to a substrate surface in a controlled way.
Where is this class used in manufacturing?General reference — not yet source-verified
It is used in the film-formation stage of the process flow, after the substrate has been prepared and before later integration or finishing steps.
What is the main purpose of a deposition system like this?General reference — not yet source-verified
Its main purpose is to create a film with controlled properties such as coverage, composition, and surface quality.
What kinds of materials are typically applied by this class of tool?General reference — not yet source-verified
This class is used for functional thin films such as insulating, conductive, barrier, protective, or optical coatings.
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the FlexAL are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
Fewer than 3 independently cited specifications for the FlexAL are on record; the remainder await public documentation.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet, a cleanroom equipment inventory, or an engineer who operated or installed it
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the FlexAL are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the FlexAL are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the FlexAL 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 FlexAL are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
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Sources & citations
Sources (7)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Equipment Resources | CNF — cnf.cornell.educnf.cornell.edu
- [3]ALD/PECVD cluster [OXFORD-cluster] | Quantum-Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility | University of Waterloo — uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca
- [4]Thin films ‒ Center of MicroNanoTechnology CMi ‐ EPFL — epfl.chepfl.ch
- [5]Vacuum Deposition Recipes - UCSB Nanofab Wiki — wiki.nanotech.ucsb.eduwiki.nanotech.ucsb.edu
- [6]Capabilities | UD Nanofabrication Facility — udnf.udel.eduudnf.udel.edu
- [7]Brochure_plas_100.pdf — nanofab.utah.edunanofab.utah.edu
Last updated Jul 29, 2026.
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