Thermo Fisher
Scientific FEI OptiFIB Taipan G 2 FIB
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI OptiFIB Taipan G 2 FIB is a focused ion beam system. It is used for fine-scale material removal and localized modification in semiconductor and related microfabrication work.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA focused ion beam tool forms a tightly controlled ion beam and directs it onto a small area of a sample. The beam can remove material by sputtering, modify surfaces, or expose buried structures for inspection and further processing.
This class of equipment is commonly built around a precision beam column, sample stage, vacuum environment, and operator control system. The narrow beam and fine stage control let the tool work on very small features with localized interaction.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedFocused ion beam systems are typically used after initial device formation when a fabrication flow needs targeted editing, cross-sectioning, or localized cleanup. They sit in the back-end portion of process development and failure analysis workflows rather than in high-throughput production patterning.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe tool class is used for circuit edit, cross-section preparation, sample trimming, localized etching, and inspection support on microelectronic structures. It is also used where very small areas need direct, site-specific material removal or modification.
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- Missing some HW
- Without HDD / SSD
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical5
Optics & imaging7
Configuration & options9
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OptiFIB Taipan G 2 | — | 2015 | Listed with 7 nm configuration and without HDD / SSD. | Equipment inventory listing[1] |
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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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Scientific FEI OptiFIB Taipan G 2 FIB are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the Scientific FEI OptiFIB Taipan G 2 FIB are not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Scientific FEI OptiFIB Taipan G 2 FIB are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Scientific FEI OptiFIB Taipan G 2 FIB 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 photo
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]Inventory photo
- [5]inventory listing
- [6]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Jul 30, 2026.