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AS 2000

CMPSCREEN AS 2000 family
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SCREENAS 2000
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Power

MX-7500 TBC brush load cell amp[1]

Gas delivery

1:100 DHF, 1:100 NH4OH[1]

What it is

The SCREEN / DNS AS 2000 is a chemical mechanical polisher (CMP) used in semiconductor manufacturing. The AS 2000 handles wafers with an diameter of 8 inches. The AS 2000 is a CMP system from the Japanese manufacturer SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions (formerly Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd., also referred to as DNS).[3][1][2][4]

Why won't it start?

Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.

  • Missing: HLS cards / condition not well

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical3

MX-7500 TBC brush load cell amp[1]
Accurate?
Pre-tech Finejet generator[1]
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MX 7500 TBC brush load cell amp[2]
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Wafer handling1

Wafer Size
8 inch[3]
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Gas & chemistry5

Gas
1:100 DHF, 1:100 NH4OH[1]
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Slurry flow controller interface / power box[1]
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Gas
1:100 DHF[2]
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Chemical Cabinets (3)[2]
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Process Gases
1:100 DHF, 1:100 NH4OH[1]
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Control & software2

FA-21000A PC[1]
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Operating System
Windows NT[1]
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Configuration & options14

Dual brush and top side brush chambers, spin dry[1]
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OS
Windows NT[1]
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0.500VA AC Transformer[1]
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Yaskawa SGD drive[1]
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HF circulation filter[1]
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UT3-F3AE-B touch panel[1]
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Hitachi HFC-VWE inverter[1]
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Servopack[2]
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Power
0.750KVA transformer[2]
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Missing
HLS cards / condition not well[2]
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Brush Chambers
Dual brush and top side brush chambers[1]
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Spin Dry
Yes[1]
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Vintage Year (example unit)
1998[1]
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Vintage Year (another unit)
1999[2]
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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.

  • Gas1:100 DHF, 1:100 NH4OH[1]
  • ConfigurationMX-7500 TBC brush load cell amp[1]
  • ConfigurationPre-tech Finejet generator[1]
  • ConfigurationSlurry flow controller interface / power box[1]
  • Gas1:100 DHF[2]
  • ConfigurationChemical Cabinets (3)[2]
  • ConfigurationMX 7500 TBC brush load cell amp[2]
  • Process Gases1:100 DHF, 1:100 NH4OH[1]

Where are the manuals?

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Field notes

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer size does the SCREEN AS 2000 CMP handle?

The SCREEN AS 2000 CMP handles 8-inch wafers.[3][1][2]

What kind of cleaning chambers does the AS 2000 have?

The AS 2000 is configured with dual brush and top side brush chambers, and a spin-dry module.[1][2]

What operating system does the AS 2000 control system use?

The AS 2000 control system runs on Windows NT.[1][2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the AS 2000 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 AS 2000 are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the AS 2000 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 AS 2000 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • The process node or technology generation of the AS 2000 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the AS 2000 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

Sources & citations

Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]inventory listing
  2. [2]inventory listing
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
  4. [4]AS-3000 of SCREEN(Japanese Version)screen.co.jp (Mar 13, 2005)web.archive.org
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