The
Bruker Optics` Cryogenic Silicon Analysis System (CryoSAS) is a
dedicated all-in-one system for the low temperature (<15K) impurity
analysis of Silicon. CryoSAS is optimized for operation in the
industrial environment.
CryoSAS combines Bruker's high performance FTIR spectrometers with
built-in, closed-cycle cryo-cooling technique that does not require any
liquid Helium. All CryoSAS components are state-of-the-art, yet utilize
proven technologies to accomplish a difficult analysis in the demanding
silicon production environment. CryoSAS can be operated at a high level
of automation including accurate reporting of the analysis results.
CryoSAS
analyzes shallow impurities (e.g. Boron, Phosphorous etc.) down to the
low ppta level according to the ASTM/SEMI MF1630 standard. Furthermore
it simultaneously analyzes Carbon and Oxygen down to the low ppba level
according to the ASTM/SEMI MF1391 standard.
CryoSAS
Messergebnisse für Kohlenstoff (siehe oben) sowie für die flachen
St?rstellen Bor und Phosphor (siehe unten) bei tiefen Temperaturen (~12
K)
CryoSAS measurement results for carbon (see above) as well as for Boron and Phosphorus (see below) at low temperatures (~12 K).
Closed-cycle cryogenic refrigeration system: no expensive liquid cryogens needed
Highly
reliable closed cycle cryo-cooling system for detector and sample
chamber cooling. Compared to a liquid Helium cooled refrigeration
system, the closed cycle system can save 50,000 € operation costs per
year and even more.
CryoSAS low temperature sample compartment with automated 9 position sample holder.
CryoSAS main software screen displaying the currently loaded samples and the chosen analysis methods.
Proven sample chamber design with stationary optics and automated
sample head. The large inner diameter of the sample chamber allows for
easy sample holder access.
Dry fore pump and turbo pump: simple and clean vacuum system operation
Fast and reliable evacuation via turbodrag pump and dry fore pump.
Robust, precision stepper motor stage with nine position sample holder:
The sturdy translation stage interfaced to the sample holder allows
multiple sample analysis. The high torque motor and solid translation
mechanism provide precise sample indexing and years of reliable
functionality. Samples are easy to install and remove and the sample
holder is nearly effortless to attach in the sample chamber. Gold-coated
OFHC copper design of the sample holder ensures uniform temperatures.
Ease of use:
CryoSAS is optimized for operation in the industrial environment. All
vacuum and refrigeration devices are controlled by a PLC. Cooling down
and starting the measurement is a simple push button operation. The user
does NOT have to be a spectroscopy expert or a vacuum expert.
The dedicated CryoSAS software is designed to fulfil the needs of
industrial quality control. It is easy to use and can be operated via
touch screen. The user simply has to choose the desired analysis method,
enter the sample informations and press the start button. CryoSAS will
then automatically cool down the samples, start the infrared
measurement, evaluate the results and create an analysis report.
Specifications
Spectral range: 1500 – 280cm-1 optimized for the detection of
group III and V shallow impurities in single crystal Si according to ASTM/SEMI MF1630. For wedged samples with a thickness of approx. 3mm, the following detection limits can be reached: - 10ppta Phosphorus - 30ppta Boron
substitutional Carbon according to ASTM/SEMI MF1391. This method requires a Carbon free FZ reference sample with thickness and surface properties comparable to the sample specimen. For a wedged sample with a thickness of approx. 3mm, Carbon concentrations down to 20ppba can be detected.
Technologies used are protected by one or more of the following patents: US 7034944; US 5923422; DE 19940981
Typical CryoSAS analysis report including all relevant informations and results.