Temescal
2CK
What is it?
What can it run?
Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.
- Electron beam deposition
- Wide variety of coating applications
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical6
Vacuum & pumping3
- Operating pressure
- Maximum 5 × 10^-4 torr (6.7 × 10^-4 mbar); minimum 1 × 10^-4 torr (1.33 × 10^-4 mbar)[1]
Dimensions & facilities3
Configuration & options7
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal 3CK | — | — | Rated up to 12 kW. | web.archive.org[1] |
| Temescal 2CK | — | — | Rated up to 10 kW. | web.archive.org[1] |
| Temescal 1CK | — | — | Rated up to 8 kW. | web.archive.org[1] |
| 3CK SuperSource | — | — | Rated up to 12 kW and offered with multiple crucible configurations. | web.archive.org[1] |
| 1CK SuperSource | — | — | Rated up to 8 kW and offered with smaller crucibles in 4x7cc and 6x4cc pocket configurations. | web.archive.org[1] |
What replaced it?
Related models
- siblingTemescal 3CK— Listed alongside the 3CK as another SuperSource option.source[1]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Rated powerup to 10 kW[1]
- Acceleration voltage4–10 kV[1]
- Operating pressureMaximum 5 × 10^-4 torr (6.7 × 10^-4 mbar); minimum 1 × 10^-4 torr (1.33 × 10^-4 mbar)[1]
- Filament current70 A at 12 V ac[1]
- Emission current0–1.5 A at 4–10 kV dc (8 kW max.)[1]
- Cooling water max inlet pressure100 psi (6.89 bar)[1]
- Cooling water min delta pressure50 psi (3.45 bar)[1]
- High-voltage feedthroughsTwo HV feedthroughs rated for 12 kV at 70 A[1]
- Octal feedthroughOne octal feedthrough rated for 110 V at 3 A per lead[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 2CK 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 2CK are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the 2CK 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 2CK are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the 2CK is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 2CK are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (1)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
Last updated Jul 29, 2026.