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FPA 2500 i 3 i-LineversusNSR 2205 i 12 D i-Line

Canon FPA 2500 i 3 i-Line, Nikon NSR 2205 i 12 D i-Line, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

Documented as functional equivalents— Same function class: Lithography, null[1]
Side-by-side comparison of selected equipment models
Attribute
OEMCanonNikon
CategoryLithographyLithography
Wafer size—Can produce wafer as-is
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones—1996 Vintage · 1999 Vintage
Control system——
Generation——
FamilyCanon FPA 2500Nikon NSR 2205
Specifications
Reticle Size5"[2]—
Wafer TypeNotch[2]—
Auto FeedLeft Hand[2]—
Chuck TypeRing[2]—
Optional PartsCanon Reticle Charger[2]—
Track Interface / TypeYes[2]—
ConfigurationSoftware version; VS 5.26 BW[2]Vax Station, Pin Chuck[5]
Date6/19/2023[2]—
IUC Uniformity NA/Sigma mode (54/60)517[2]—
IUC Distribution NA/Sigma mode (54/60)1.5[2]—
IUC Uniformity NA/Sigma mode (50/70)N/A[2]—
IUC Distribution NA/Sigma mode (50/70)N/A[2]—
Reticle BarcodeCanon[3]—
Track interface / TypeYes / Tel[3]—
Software VersionVS 5.26 BW[3]MCSV 2.41, OCSV 2.41[5]
Wafer Size8 inch[2]—
Track InterfaceYes / Tel[3]—
Optional PartCanon Reticle Charger[2]—
CIM—SECS[5]
Process—Photolithography[5]
Factory Interface—Open Cassette (2)[5]
Handler Sytem—WL Type 3[5]
Power—674mW/cm2 (at most recent lamp change in May 2025)[5]
Uniformity—0.93% (at most recent lamp change in May 2025)[5]
TFD—0.332um (July 2025)[5]
Astigmatism—0.259um (July 2025)[5]
Tool type—i-Line Stepper[1]
Wafer size—6 inch[1]
Controller/chuck—Vax Station, Pin Chuck[5]
Handler system—WL Type 3[5]
Category—i-line Stepper[5]
Wafer Sizes—6 inch, 8 inch[1]
Vintage—1996, 1999[5]
OEM—Nikon[1]
Model—NSR 2205 i 12 D[1]
Equipment type—i-Line Stepper[1]
Vax station—Pin Chuck[5]
Voltage—208 V[7]
Phase—3 Phase[7]
Handler options—SIC Substrate[7]
System SW (OS) Version—Nikon Nest[7]
Robot Type—OEM[7]
End Effecter Type—OEM[7]
Supporting Equipment—STD OEM items[7]
CDA—N2[7]
DIW—Chilled Water[7]
Type—i-Line stepper[1]

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