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variable angle manual ellipsometer L117F

 

 

 

 

variable angle manual ellipsometer L117F300 description
The model L117F300 Variable Angle Manual Ellipsometer permits measurement of film thickness and index of refraction to be made within minutes. The polarizer and analyzer drums are alternately rotated by hand to positions which produce the minimum signal intensity to the gain meter. These drum positions are then entered, via keyboard, into a PC to convert to film thickness and film refractive index.

The L117F300 is flexible and can be upgraded as your needs change. It's new F type frame structure is common to our short base ellipsometers permitting convenient factory upgrades to the L116SF300 Automatic, the L115S300  WAFERSKAN, and L2W/L3W Multiwavelength.

Reliable, upgradeable and affordable at $25K the model L117F300 is an excellent nulling type ellipsometer. The L117F300 comes standard with an autoreflecting/viewing scope, tiltable pedestal table and manual entry LGEMP PC program described below.  

software description
LGEMP Windows software is versatile and can measure single layer films such as oxides, nitrides and photoresists as well the top layer on a known 1, 2, or 3 layer stack such as poly on oxide and oxide on poly on oxide. 

 

 


Model L117F300 with Linear Rotary Stage Close-up

optional accessories

 Linear Rotary Stage L116LRS (see photo above)
This linear rotary stage is moved by hand in a linear and 360º rotary motion so that different areas on the sample can be conveniently measured. The 8" sample table can accept up to 300mm wafers and has 150 mm left to right cross travel and can be scale read to 1 mm. The L116LRS accepts sample thickness up to 1/2 inch and has provision for vacuum and tilt up to 1 degree. $4K

 XY Linear Rotary Stage  L116LRSY
This stage is same as the L116LRS except ± 1" micrometer front to back travel in Y is added. The added Y coordinate motion facilities measurement of a XY rectangular pattern.  $5K

Stage Modification L116LRS10 
Same as L116LRS but with modification for samples with Philips style hub. $5K

 Microspot Optics L116MS
Consist of both a projector optic that reduces the normal 1mm laser beam diameter down to 15 microns and a receiver optic. At 70 degrees incidence, 15 X 52 micron sample areas can be measured. At 50 degrees incidence the measured area is 15 X 35 microns. Microspot Optics are factory installable and non-re-moveable. $2K

Video Monitor L115VM 
Permits monitoring a wafer pattern on a 9" CRT screen. $5K

L117F300 can be equipped with the following laser options:

 LASER SUBSTITUTION

LS405    Substitutes 405 nm  Blue laser diode in place of 633 nm HeNe Gas Laser  $13K
LS544    Substitutes 544 nm Green HeNe Gas laser in place of 633 nm HeNe Gas Laser  $4K
LS830    Substitutes 830 nm laser diode in place of 633 nm HeNe Gas Laser $9K

ADD ADDITIONAL LASER FOR A 2 WAVELENGTH ELLIPSOMETER 

L2W405    Adds 405 nm Blue Laser Diode to 633 nm ellipsometer $21K
L2W544    Adds 544 nm Green HeNe Gas Laser to 633 nm ellipsometer $15K
L2W830    Adds 830 nm laser diode to 633 nm ellipsometer  $18K 


ADD TWO ADDITIONAL LASERS FOR A 3 WAVELENGTH ELLIPSOMETER  

L3W405.544   Adds 405 Laser Diode and 544 Green Gas Laser to 633 nm ellipsometer $26K
L3W405.830   Adds 405 Laser Diode and 830nm laser diode to 633 nm ellipsometer $29K          
L3W544.830   Adds 544 Green Gas Laser and 830nm laser diode to 633 nm ellipsometer $23K

 

variable angle manual ellipsometer L117F300 specifications

Alignment: Built-in axis of rotation of incident arms is in the sample plane. Incidence angles are easily set with no need for alignment prisms. The robust frame maintains alignment for precise and reproducible results.
Method of Measurement: Nulling type ellipsometer using high quality calcite prisms
Detector: Solid State
Incidence Angle: 30°, 45°, 50°, 55°, 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°, 80°, 90° (prealigned and easily set via detents)
Light Source: HeNe 6328 Laser gives less than 1 mW output on sample
Beam Diameter: 1mm diameter ( 1 x 3mm on wafer @ 70°)
Microspot (Optional): 15 micron diameter (15 x 52 micron on wafer @ 70°)
Sample (Wafer) Size: Pedestal 8 inch table with provision for vacuum is freely positioned by hand. 1/2 inch height adjustment together with tilt corrects for sample out of flatness of up to 1º in both X and Y planes. Docking pedestal can be separated to accommodate 2 inch thick samples or special fixturing. Standard frame can accommodate a 12 inch sample up to 1/2 inch thick.
Polarizer/Analyzer Drums: 360° graduated at 1° intervals with 10 part vernier reading to 0.1°
Data Conversion: Manual entry Windows LGEMP 4 layer software included
Film Thickness Range: 0-60,000 Angstroms
Accuracy: ± 3 to 10 Angstroms in thickness, ± 0.01 in index over most of the measurement range
Power: 115V, 110V, 220V, 230V, 240V
Dimensions: Height: 14",  Width: 27",  Depth: 13 1/2" 
Weight: 70 lbs. net - Shipping weight 85 lbs.
CE Compliance: F series Ellipsometers have improved electronic design to comply with European safety directives and carry the CE mark.

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