Z3TM Combined module

The Z3TM is enlarging the portfolio of modules serving motion platforms. This module adds four independent degrees of freedom, namely along one rotary, one vertical and two oblique axes. By design, this optional module enables complete fulfillment of wafer motion profiles for advanced semiconductor applications, thus providing OEMs with a turn-key solution for any semiconductor technology. The product compactness establishes record density in terms of number of functions per volume, while its performance set new market standards for wafer level accuracies and dynamics.   

The Z3TM allows OEMs’ migration from expensive and obsolete piezoelectric solutions, eliminating their hysteresis problems while supporting nanometer level resolution, accuracy and repeatability, at even higher dynamics. With embedded support to proper sample alignment, the module then allows further control of wafers planarity, with respect to equipment heads, by means of its additional “tip” and “tilt” axes. Such unique functionality enables users with a next-level of process controls, for instance planarity, nominal Angle Of Incidence (AOI), focal plane straightness and many more, all of which result in unparalleled opportunity to yield wafer-level performance by the OEM technique. Today adopters not only simplify their design efforts for higher precision, moreover materialize dramatic reductions in equipment complexity, reliability, integration efforts and overall cost, thus enabling much faster time-to-market at improved price-per-performance ratios.

The Z3TM addition stems from ETEL continuous innovation and vertical integration, based on proprietary IP for motors, electronics and controlling know-how, and synergy with HEIDENHAIN when relating to world-class positioning accuracy feedback.

Characteristics

  •  Infinite Theta rotation
  • Tip and tilt correction over ±0.08° for leveling and for move and settle improvement
  •  Vacuum feed-through to the chuck level
  •  ISO class 2 clean room compatibility
  •  Radial runout of ±3.5 µm

Main specifications

DescriptionFine ZTip-TiltTheta
Total stroke±2 mm±0.08°infinite
Position stability±3 nm-±0.05 arcsec
Bidirectional repeatability± 30 nm-±2 arcsec
Move and settle time
(100 µm within ±30 nm)
60 ms--
Move and settle time
(180° within ±40 µ°)
--525 ms

Ask for the corresponding Integration Manual for more information. 

DescriptionData sheetInterface drawing3D model
Z3TM COMBINED MODULE On request 

 

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