Tokyo Electron
Tactras Vigus Oxide
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What it is
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedPlasma oxide etchers typically expose patterned wafers to reactive gases in a vacuum process chamber. Plasma oxide etchers generally combine ion bombardment with chemical reactions so that oxide is removed more strongly in exposed regions than in protected regions. Plasma oxide etchers commonly use process control over gas flow, pressure, power, and time to shape etch rate, profile, and selectivity.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedOxide etch equipment sits after lithography and resist development when a dielectric pattern must be transferred into the underlying film. Oxide etch equipment is commonly followed by resist strip and cleaning, with later deposition, implant, or metallization steps depending on the device flow.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedOxide etchers are used for patterning dielectric layers in integrated device fabrication. Oxide etchers commonly support contact formation, via formation, trench definition, hard mask transfer, and isolation-related dielectric shaping wherever silicon oxide or related dielectric films must be etched with patterned control.
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Frequently asked questions
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [2]Equipment inventory listing
- [3]Lam Research 2300 e 4 Exelan Flex GX Dielectric vs Tokyo Electron Tactras Vigus Oxide comparison | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [4]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
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