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BCOS V In-Line
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Canon BCOS V is an in-line curing oven used in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically for thermal and diffusion processes.
The BCOS V is part of a class of in-line ovens that process wafers continuously, heating them to cure or diffuse materials as part of the fabrication flow.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn-line curing ovens of this type transport wafers through a heated zone on a conveyor or track, exposing them to controlled temperatures for a set duration.
The oven uses thermal energy to drive chemical reactions such as cross-linking in photoresist or to activate dopants in thermal diffusion steps.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe BCOS V sits in the thermal processing section of a fab, where wafers undergo heat treatments to alter material properties.
Upstream, wafers may have been coated with photoresist or have had dopants deposited; downstream, they move to further patterning or etching steps.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe BCOS V is applied to curing processes, such as hardening photoresist layers after exposure and development.
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No specifications for the BCOS V In-Line are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the BCOS V In-Line are on record.
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- [1]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Sep 26, 2026.
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