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2300

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The Lam 2300 is an etch system from the Lam 2300 series. The Lam 2300 Etch Chamber supports 8-inch and 12-inch wafers. The Lam 2300 Etch Chamber includes three chambers for insulating film, metal, and ashing processes.[1]

2300 — Inventory photo
Fig. 012300Inventory photo[1]

What it is

The Lam 2300 etch chamber supports wafer sizes of 8 inch and 12 inch.[1]

How it works

The 2300 etch chamber can be configured with multiple chambers for insulating film, metal, and ashing duties.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

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An etch system follows pattern definition steps and supports material removal from exposed regions of the wafer.

Applications

The Lam 2300 etch chamber is configured for insulating film etch, metal etch, and ashing.[1]

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Power & electrical2

All Pumps, Generators & Other Subsystems Included[1]
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Included subsystems
HDD & Software included; all pumps, generators & other subsystems included[1]
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Wafer handling4

Wafer size
Wafer set up for 8"[1]
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Wafer sizes supported
8 inch, 12 inch[1]
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Wafer setup
Wafer set up for 8 inch[1]
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Wafer sizes
8 inch, 12 inch[1]
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Control & software1

HDD & Software included[1]
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Configuration & options11

3 Chambers
Insulating Film, Metal, Ashing[1]
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With Exelan Flex 45 Dielectric Etch Chamber[1]
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CE Mark[1]
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KIYO EXP MRT[2]
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Chamber configuration
3 chambers: Insulating Film, Metal, Ashing[1]
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Dielectric etch chamber
Exelan Flex 45 Dielectric Etch Chamber[1]
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CE Mark
CE Mark 2023 Vintage[1]
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Configuration (12-inch)
KIYO EXP MRT[2]
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OEM
Lam Research[1]
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Model
2300[1]
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Category
Etch[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Lam 2300 Etch Chamber—2023Described as an etch chamber with 8-inch and 12-inch wafer sizes, 3 chambers, and included subsystems/software.Equipment inventory listing[1]
Lam 2300—2019Listed as 12-inch equipment with KIYO EXP MRT.Equipment inventory listing[2]
Lam 2300, 12" KIYO EXP MRT—2019–2019Described as a 12-inch unit with KIYO EXP MRT.Equipment inventory listing[2]
Lam 2300, 12"—2016–2016Described as a 12-inch unit.Equipment inventory listing[3]
2300 Etch Chamber——Configuration with three chambers for insulating film, metal, and ashing; set up for 8-inch wafers; includes Exelan Flex 45 dielectric etch chamberEquipment inventory listing[1]
2300 KIYO EXP MRT——12-inch configuration labeled KIYO EXP MRT, 2019 vintageEquipment inventory listing[2]
2300——12-inch configuration, 2016 vintageEquipment inventory listing[3]
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  • ConfigurationAll Pumps, Generators & Other Subsystems Included[1]
  • Included subsystemsHDD & Software included; all pumps, generators & other subsystems included[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What subsystems are part of a Lam 2300 etch chamber?

The Lam 2300 etch chamber includes hard-drive storage and software. The Lam 2300 etch chamber also includes all pumps, generators, and other subsystems.[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 2300 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 2300 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 2300 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 2300 is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 2300 are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]inventory listing
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
  4. [4]ADP-ADS Series 2 Dry Pump User Manual - mu_adp2-lm-p-h_05_gb_release07-08.pdf — nanocenter.umd.edunanocenter.umd.edu
  5. [5]Prestis™ - Lam Research — lamresearch.com (May 19, 2026)web.archive.org
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