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IPEC AvantGaard 776

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The Lam / IPEC AvantGaard 776 is a chemical mechanical polisher (CMP). The Lam / IPEC AvantGaard 776 processes 8-inch wafers. The Lam / IPEC AvantGaard 776 is available in dielectric and tungsten configurations.[1][2][3]

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What it is

The Lam Research IPEC AvantGaard 776 CMP processes 200 mm (8 inch) wafers. The tool is offered in at least two configurations: one configured for dielectric CMP and another configured for tungsten CMP.[1][2][3]

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling2

Wafer size
8 inch[3]
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Wafer size (version)
200 mm[4]
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Configuration & options7

Dielectric[2]
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Category
CMP[1]
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Make
Lam / IPEC[3]
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Model
AvantGaard 776[1]
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Tungsten[3]
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Process
Tungsten[3]
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Asset description
CMP system for spares use[4]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
IPEC AvantGaard 776 Tungsten——Configured for tungsten applications.waferpedia.com[3]
IPEC AvantGaard 776 (Dielectric)——Dielectric configuration.Equipment inventory listing[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What wafer size does the IPEC AvantGaard 776 handle?

The tool processes 200 mm (8 inch) wafers.[1][2][3]

What configurations are available for the AvantGaard 776?

The tool is offered in dielectric CMP and tungsten CMP configurations.[1][3]

Who manufactured the IPEC AvantGaard 776?

The tool was manufactured by Lam Research under the IPEC brand.[2][3]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the IPEC AvantGaard 776 are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the IPEC AvantGaard 776 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 IPEC AvantGaard 776 are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the IPEC AvantGaard 776 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the IPEC AvantGaard 776 are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Equipment inventory listing
  2. [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  4. [4]fabsurplus.comfabsurplus.com
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