Trek’s Model 640 Electrostatic Chuck Optimizer system is a diagnostic tool which enables evaluation and optimization of waveforms/voltages for electrostatic chucks/clamps in order to minimize de-clamp time, maximize clamp force, and achieve optimum wafer processing for ESC systems.
Model 640 combines two amplifiers (for two-phase voltage combinations) and a waveform generator, which can be independently programmed and configured to investigate, research, and discover the perfect power supply and waveform recipe to efficiently drive an ESC application. An electrostatic voltmeter (ESVM) is included to monitor residual voltage from the clamping/de-clamping process.
Key Specifications
Output Phasing:
Voltage A: 0 to ±2 kV(4 kV p-to-p)
Voltage B: 0 to ±2 kV(4 kV p-to-p)
Output Current Range: 0 to ±5 mA DC with a peak capability of 10 mA
Electrostatic Voltmeter Range: 0 to ±2 kV DC or peak AC
Output Phasing:
Resolution: 16 bit
Samples per second: 250k
Typical Applications Include
Electrostatic-driven handling of materials
Semiconductor wafer processing
Non-mechanical transfer of flat panels or other processing materials sensitive to mechanical handling
Features and Benefits
Enables the creation of customized waveforms to be simple yet powerful, to generate the most complex waveforms that can be envisioned by the user
The product’s software accepts parameters via arbitrary data input, pre-programmed waveforms, or user generated CSV files
Accommodates one-phase or two-phase ESC systems
Research is enhanced via three individually programmed stages to build the output