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Clean Track Act 8

Clean Track Act 8 — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Clean Track Act 8Inventory photo[1]

Wafer size

Interface Unit (IRA) for Canon FPA-3000 i5 stepper including one multi-buffer unit and Wafer edge exposure (WEE)

Produced

1997–

Gas delivery

Chemical Cabinet 2:[2]

What it is

General reference — not yet source-verified

Tokyo Electron Clean Track Act 8 belongs to the class of track-based wet processing and cleaning equipment used in wafer fabs. Such systems combine controlled transport with process modules that prepare wafer surfaces for later fabrication steps.

Machines of this class are built to move wafers through enclosed process environments while limiting particle contamination and maintaining repeatable handling. They are used as part of the front-end process sequence where surface condition and cleanliness are important.

How it works

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A machine of this class typically receives wafers through an automated handling path and transfers them between process stations under controlled conditions. The stations may perform cleaning, rinsing, drying, surface treatment, or other preparation steps depending on the process recipe used in the tool.

The class generally relies on enclosed flow paths, chemical delivery, temperature control, and carefully managed fluid or vapor contact to remove residues and condition the wafer surface. Wafer transfer, timing, and contamination control are coordinated so the same machine can support repeated process cycles with consistent handling.

Where it fits in the process flow

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This class of equipment is usually placed between upstream wafer preparation or patterning-related steps and later lithography or process steps that require a clean, uniform surface. It serves as a bridge between chemical wet treatment and track-based wafer handling.

Applications

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Machines of this class are generally used for wafer cleaning, surface conditioning, rinsing, drying, and related preparation tasks in semiconductor production. They support process flows where removal of contaminants and control of surface state affect later lithography and pattern transfer outcomes.

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Vacuum & pumping2

Photoresist coater unit with 4 dispenses through Millipore Intelligen pumps (qty 2)[1]
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Programmable PTI exhaust controller (qty 4)[1]
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Wafer handling3

Wafer size
Interface Unit (IRA) for Canon FPA-3000 i5 stepper including one multi-buffer unit and Wafer edge exposure (WEE)[1]
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Process Block with High Speed Transfer Mechanism:[1]
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TCP, Transfer chill plate (qty 1)[1]
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Gas & chemistry3

Developer unit with 1 solution dispensed through H-nozzle (qty 2)[1]
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Additional developer dispense for 1 DEV unit (qty 1)[1]
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Chemical Cabinet 2:[2]
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Control & software4

Temperature & Humidity control unit for Coater[1]
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Temperature Control Rack:[1]
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Software Package:[1]
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Software Version
1.18.003[5]
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Configuration & options14

Single Block[1]
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Water Flow
Left to Right[1]
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Extra 5 gallon Stainless steel canisters (qty 5)[1]
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LHP, Low temp hotplate (qty 6)[1]
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HHP High Temp. Hotplate (qty 2)[1]
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CPL, Chill plate (qty 7)[1]
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ADH, Adhesion promotor unit (qty 2)[1]
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Programmable bowl wash system for coater (qty 1)[1]
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Thermocon module for chill plate (qty 4)[1]
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Water circulation unit (qty 4)[1]
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Extra 5 gallon Stainless steel canisters (qty 2)[2]
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Pressurized tank for HMDS (qty 1)[2]
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Buffer tank for thinner, 3 liter (qty  2)[2]
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Dual block[3]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 1997Production start[4]

    The CLEAN TRACK ACT 8 debuted in the coater/developer marketplace in 1997.

  2. 1999Vintage[3]

    One source states 1999 vintage.

  3. 2001Vintage[2]

    One source states 2001 vintage.

  4. 2002Vintage[1]

    One source states 2002 vintage.

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Clean Track Act 82001One source lists 2001 Vintage and another lists 2002 Vintage for the same model.Equipment inventory listing[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.

  • ConfigurationPhotoresist coater unit with 4 dispenses through Millipore Intelligen pumps (qty 2)[1]
  • ConfigurationDeveloper unit with 1 solution dispensed through H-nozzle (qty 2)[1]
  • ConfigurationAdditional developer dispense for 1 DEV unit (qty 1)[1]
  • ConfigurationProgrammable PTI exhaust controller (qty 4)[1]
  • ConfigurationChemical Cabinet 2:[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is Tokyo Electron Clean Track Act 8?General reference — not yet source-verified

It is a wet processing and clean track system used for wafer handling and surface preparation in semiconductor manufacturing.

What does this class of machine do in a fab?General reference — not yet source-verified

It moves wafers through controlled wet process modules that clean, rinse, dry, or otherwise condition the wafer surface before later fabrication steps.

Why is contamination control important for this class?General reference — not yet source-verified

Because these systems handle wafers in preparation steps where particles, residues, or surface variation can affect downstream patterning and device formation.

Where does this class sit in the process flow?General reference — not yet source-verified

It is typically used in the front-end portion of wafer processing, where surface condition must be controlled before later lithography or other process operations.

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the Clean Track Act 8 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Clean Track Act 8 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 Clean Track Act 8 are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the Clean Track Act 8 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Clean Track Act 8 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Clean Track Act 8 are on record.

    Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist

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Sources & citations

Sources (14)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Equipment inventory listing
  2. [2]Equipment inventory listing
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
  4. [4]semiconductoronline.comsemiconductoronline.comsemiconductoronline.com
  5. [5]Inventory photo
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  9. [9]Inventory photo
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  11. [11]Inventory photo
  12. [12]TEL Clean Track ACT-8 ‒ Center of MicroNanoTechnology CMi ‐ EPFLepfl.chepfl.ch
  13. [13]TEL Tokyo Cleantrack ACT-8 - C2MIc2mi.cac2mi.ca
  14. [14]Tokyo Electron | Products CLEAN TRACK ACT Mtel.com (Dec 30, 2006)web.archive.org
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