Plasma-Therm
Unaxis 790
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedReactive ion etchers are dry etch systems used to transfer patterned openings into exposed films on a substrate. Reactive ion etchers sit after lithography in the pattern transfer sequence and before later stripping, cleaning, deposition, or additional etch steps.
Where it fits in the process flow
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- The automatic vent feature does not work properly and should not be used.
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical5
- 50/60 Hz[1]
Wafer handling1
Gas & chemistry1
Configuration & options5
- 5 Wire[1]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaxis 790 Middle | — | — | NIST identifies this as a specific NanoFab tool location/variant designation. | nist.gov[2] |
| Unaxis 790 Right | — | — | NIST identifies this as a specific NanoFab tool location/variant designation. | nist.gov[3] |
| Plasma-Therm Unaxis 790 Dual Chamber Shuttle Load Lock System | — | 2001 | Described as a dual chamber shuttle load lock system with PC controller, no endpoint detection, AE RF 5S generator, eight gas inputs, and loadlock. | capovani.com[4] |
| Plasma-Therm Unaxis 790 DRIE PECVD | — | — | Described with DRIE and PECVD process capability and PC controller. | semistarcorp.com[5] |
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Unaxis 790 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Unaxis 790 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the Unaxis 790 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the Unaxis 790 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Unaxis 790 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Unaxis 790 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]inventory listing
- [2]nist.gov — nist.govnist.gov
- [3]nist.gov — nist.govnist.gov
- [4]capovani.com — capovani.comcapovani.com
- [5]semistarcorp.com — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
- [6]Plasmatherm Unaxis 790 | SemiStar — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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