ClassOne to Reduce Copper Plating Costs
ClassOne Technology, manufacturer of wet processing equipment for ≤200 mm substrates, has announced a new company-wide initiative to reduce costs of operation in copper plating processes.
"From the beginning, our mission has been to bring more advanced and lower priced plating capabilities to all the emerging markets who work with smaller wafers," said ClassOne Technology president, Kevin Witt. "Our Solstice® systems are already the industry's most affordable tools for ≤200 mm plating. Now we want to enable economies on the cost of ownership side, as well - perhaps reducing those expenses by as much as 25 to 30%. And that's our goal in this initiative."
The company sees potential for shrinking copper plating costs of operation by reducing chemical consumption, extending the life of consumables and equipment parts, increasing and optimising throughput, and enhancing chamber performance, among other areas. Company representatives stated that they are working toward innovative ways to increase efficiencies, minimise waste, streamline operation and optimize performance in each of the copper plating processes.
"Copper plating is an extremely hot area of interest right now in a great many emerging markets," said Witt. "That's why ClassOne focuses serious attention on it. We want to continue to be the go-to guys for absolutely everything having to do with copper plating on smaller wafers."
"And that's why you'll be seeing more new copper-related announcements coming from ClassOne in the coming weeks and months," he added.
ClassOne Technology offers a selection of new wet processing tools specifically designed for users of 75 mm to 200 mm wafers. These include three different models of Solstice electroplating systems for production and development as well as the Trident families of Spin-Rinse-Dryers and Spray Solvent Tools.
