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5500 iZA

LithographyCanon 5500 iZA family
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Vacuum

4.5kW high-pressured mercury lamp[1]

Performance

≤ 16nm (M+3)[1]

Optics

≤0.35μm[1]

What it is

The Canon 5500 iZA is a lithography stepper.[2]

The Canon FPA 5500 iZa is an i-line stepper lithography system for 8-inch wafers.[3]

The FPA-5500iZa is a wafer imaging stepper.[1]

How it works

The Canon FPA-5500iZa uses i-line exposure at 365 nm.[1]

The FPA-5500iZa uses a reduction ratio of 4:1 and a field size of 26 mm by 33 mm.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The FPA-5500iZa supports stand-alone use or mix-and-match use with KrF and ArF scanners.[1]

The FPA-5500iZa is a 300 mm and 200 mm wafer tool.[1]

Applications

The FPA-5500iZa is intended for wafer exposure down to 350 nm.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Vacuum & pumping1

Lamp
4.5kW high-pressured mercury lamp[1]
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Wafer handling2

Wafer size
300mm; 200mm[1]
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Wafer size
8-inch wafers[3]
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Optics & imaging5

Resolution
≤0.35μm[1]
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Numerical Aperture (NA)
0.45 ~ 0.57[1]
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Reticle size
6in. (0.25in. thick)[1]
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Exposure wavelength
i-line (365nm)[1]
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Overlay accuracy achieved
16nm through reticle magnification compensation and through improvements in Z and tilt compensation accuracy, stage environment control accuracy, and calibration accuracy[1]
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Performance2

Overlay accuracy
≤ 16nm (M+3)[1]
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Throughput
≥93wph (300mm); ≥155wph (200mm)[1]
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Configuration & options8

Model type
i-Line (365nm) Stepper[1]
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Reduction ratio
4:1[1]
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Field size
26mm x 33mm[1]
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Platform
FPA-5000 platform[1]
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Manufacturer
Canon[2]
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Model
5500 iZA[2]
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Tool type
i-line stepper lithography system[3]
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Last confirmed date
August 22, 2023[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Wide-Field——Configuration option listed as Wide-Field.waferpedia.com[3]
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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.

  • Lamp4.5kW high-pressured mercury lamp[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of alignment system does a wafer stepper of this class typically use?General reference — not yet source-verified

Machines of this class typically employ off-axis or through-the-lens alignment systems that use optical detection of alignment marks on the wafer to achieve layer-to-layer overlay accuracy.

How does this machine handle different wafer sizes?General reference — not yet source-verified

Machines of this class are designed for a specific wafer size range, with automated handling systems and stages configured to accommodate standard wafer diameters through interchangeable chucks or adapters.

What is the typical throughput of a wafer stepper?General reference — not yet source-verified

Throughput in such systems depends on exposure field size, stage speed, and alignment complexity, but generally ranges from several tens to over a hundred wafers per hour.

Can this type of system be used for advanced process nodes?General reference — not yet source-verified

Machines of this class are generally suited for mature and legacy process nodes, where their resolution and alignment capabilities meet the requirements for less critical layers or older technology generations.

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 5500 iZA are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 5500 iZA are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 5500 iZA are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 5500 iZA is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 5500 iZA are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]generalmanual.com — generalmanual.comgeneralmanual.com
  2. [2]Equipment inventory listing
  3. [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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