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9600 TCP Metal

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The Lam Research 9600 TCP Metal is a plasma etch system. The Lam Research 9600 TCP Metal is designed for high-aspect-ratio etching of metals and dielectrics. The Lam Research 9600 TCP Metal supports 6-inch (150mm) and 8-inch (200mm) wafers.[1]

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Power

with 3 HALO generators[2]

Optics

Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)[1]

What it is

The Lam Research 9600 TCP Metal is a plasma etch system for semiconductor manufacturing. The 9600 TCP designation appears with a metal etch configuration.[2][1][3][4]

How it works

The 9600 TCP uses transformer coupled plasma technology. Transformer coupled plasma creates a high-density plasma that supports directional etching and controlled material removal.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

with 3 HALO generators[2]
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Wafer handling2

Wafer size compatibility
6-inch (150mm) and 8-inch (200mm)[1]
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Chuck type
Ceramic ESC with helium backside cooling[1]
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Optics & imaging1

Endpoint control
Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)[1]
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Control & software1

Automation interface
SECS/GEM Protocol[1]
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Configuration & options4

mostly complete[2]
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Plasma source
Transformer Coupled Plasma (TCP)[1]
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Process chamber
Anodized aluminum, quartz-lined[1]
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Typical etch targets
Al, TiN, Cu, W, Oxide, Nitride, Poly[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Configurationwith 3 HALO generators[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What plasma source does the 9600 TCP use?

The 9600 TCP uses transformer coupled plasma.[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 9600 TCP Metal are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 9600 TCP Metal are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 9600 TCP Metal are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 9600 TCP Metal are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the 9600 TCP Metal is not on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]junr.com.cn — junr.com.cnjunr.com.cn
  2. [2]inventory listing
  3. [3]https://www.galiso.com/PDFManuals/21-11-1156.pdf — galiso.comgaliso.com
  4. [4]LAM 9600, TCP Metal Etch System – JTM Technologies, Inc. — jtmtechnologies.comjtmtechnologies.com
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