Metrology plays a crucial role in the semiconductor industry by providing measurement and inspection solutions to ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of semiconductor devices. Various metrology equipment is utilised throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process, with many of the processes requiring a vacuum environment to perform affectively.
Photoemission spectroscopy is a powerful experimental technique used to study the elemental and electronic structure of materials in various states such as solids, liquids and gases. The application covers a wide range of scientific fields, with the main focus on surface chemistry and materials science. The most common forms of photoemission spectroscopy (PES) are X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Ultra-Violet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) and Angle Resolved photoelectron spectroscopy (ARPES). Let’s explore some of the fundamental aspects of this powerful tool.
The semiconductor industry relies heavily on vacuum technology for various processes and applications. Vacuum, in this context, refers to an environment with very low pressure and a near absence of gas molecules. Here are some key ways in which vacuum technology is used in the semiconductor industry:
The semiconductor industry plays a vital role in the manufacturing of electronic devices such as microchips, integrated circuits, transistors, and other electronic components. Semiconductor instruments are critical for the research, development, and production processes within this industry.
This document looks at vacuum technology and its many applications across several industrial sectors, including semiconductors, scientific instrument manufacturing, research, energy, defence, aerospace, and medical. Essentially vacuum technology is indispensable for achieving controlled environments which in turn are crucial for the precision required in today's technology. VACGEN emerges as a leading innovator in this specialised area, providing tailored vacuum motion solutions for each sector's unique demands. This comprehensive guide discusses the specific needs of each sector and highlights how VACGEN's expertise can enable businesses to succeed in this almost incredible branch of technology.
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Material science is a crossover of disciplines having roots in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering. Covering all three, UHV Manipulation is becoming ever more important in ensuring micro-precision in both surface analysis and deposition.
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Vacuum manipulation plays a critical role in surface science and material deposition applications. If you're new to the world of vacuum manipulation, the numerous terms and components can seem daunting. Vacgen is here to explain these terms and introduce some essential tools and equipment we have on offer.
Understanding the hardware behind vacuum systems is an important part of maximising a vacuum’s efficiency, reliability, and accuracy. At the heart of these systems, vacuum valves play a critical role in how robust a vacuum system is. Let’s explore the differences in valve types and actuation methods.
In the world of high-tech manufacturing, the process of moving things within a vacuum is not a straightforward task. It requires precise engineering and tailored solutions which rely on elements such as leak tightness, material selection for bake-ability and frictionless movement. Movement devices come in the form of Manipulators, Drives & Motion and Transfer Devices.
When it comes to talking about vacuum solutions and their various applications, there is a lot of technical terms to understand. We have therefore created this glossary of terms and descriptions to help ease your understanding of the key terms used in our industry.
