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ATH1603M

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The Pfeiffer ATH1603M is a magnetically levitated turbomolecular pump with a pumping speed of approximately 1,400–1,600 l/s for nitrogen. The ATH1603M achieves an ultimate pressure of up to 6×10⁻⁹ mbar and operates at 39,000 rpm. The ATH1603M is used as a secondary pump in vacuum systems, such as the Alliance-Concept EVA 451 thermal evaporator.[1][2]

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Wafer size

100mm

Power

44 Vrms, 1,300 Hz, 7 Arms[3]

Vacuum

Turbo pump[2]

What it is

The Pfeiffer ATH1603M is a turbomolecular pump designed for generating high and ultrahigh vacuum.[2][1]

How it works

The ATH1603M achieves an ultimate pressure as low as approximately 6 × 10⁻⁹ mbar, depending on the system configuration.[1]

The pump is water-cooled and requires an external controller; it does not include an integrated drive electronics unit.[1][3]

Complementary dry pumps used in the same system include the Pfeiffer ACP series for primary pumping.[2]

What can it run?

Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.

  • Used in the pumping system of an evaporator for coating conductive layers
  • Associated system is used to prepare non-conductive samples for e-beam exposure and avoid charging issues

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Motor parameters
44 Vrms, 1,300 Hz, 7 Arms[3]
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Vacuum & pumping4

Role
Turbo pump[2]
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System location
Chamber secondary pump[2]
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Pumping speed (N₂)
approx. 1,400–1,600 l/s[1]
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Ultimate pressure
up to approx. 6 × 10⁻⁹ mbar[1]
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Wafer handling1

Supported wafer sizes in associated system
100 mm wafers; 150 mm wafers[2]
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Control & software1

Controller
External electronics required (e.g., MAGPOWER controller)[3]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Cooling
Water-cooled[1]
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Configuration & options5

Associated system
EVA 451 thermal evaporator[2]
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Rated speed
39,000 rpm[1]
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Bearing type
Magnetic bearing (MagLev)[1]
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Inlet flange
DN250 ISO-F (with protective grille) / DN200 ISO-F[1]
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Outlet flange
KF40 (NW40, ISO-KF40)[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Y2662100lagerwerk.com[1]
Y2522100idealvac.com[4]
Y25231L0idealvac.com[5]
TE5231B1semiconductorspares.com[6]
ATH1603M (DN250)Inlet flange DN250 ISO-F with protective grille, water-cooled, magnetic bearinglagerwerk.com[1]
ATH1603M (DN200) with MAGPOWER controllerInlet flange DN200 ISO-F, includes MAGPOWER controller (type 120917 Ed.A), water cooling, magnetic bearinglagerwerk.com[3]
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What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • RoleTurbo pump[2]
  • System locationChamber secondary pump[2]
  • Pumping speed (N₂)approx. 1,400–1,600 l/s[1]
  • Ultimate pressureup to approx. 6 × 10⁻⁹ mbar[1]
  • Motor parameters44 Vrms, 1,300 Hz, 7 Arms[3]

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Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the ATH1603M are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the ATH1603M 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 ATH1603M are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the ATH1603M is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the ATH1603M are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

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Sources & citations

Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]lagerwerk.comlagerwerk.comlagerwerk.com
  2. [2]epfl.chepfl.chepfl.ch
  3. [3]lagerwerk.comlagerwerk.comlagerwerk.com
  4. [4]idealvac.comidealvac.comidealvac.com
  5. [5]idealvac.comidealvac.comidealvac.com
  6. [6]semiconductorspares.comsemiconductorspares.comsemiconductorspares.com
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Last updated Aug 19, 2026.

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