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P 5000 Mark II Dielectric

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What it is

The Applied Materials P 5000 Mark II Dielectric Etch is a dielectric etch system produced by Applied Materials. The system processes 6-inch wafers.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

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Dielectric etch is performed after the deposition of dielectric films, such as in the formation of contact vias and interlayer dielectrics. The etch step creates patterns defined by a photoresist mask applied during lithography. Upstream processes include deposition and lithography; downstream steps include cleaning, metallization, and further deposition.

Applications

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The system is used for etching dielectric films in integrated circuit manufacturing. Common applications include etching silicon dioxide for contact holes, vias, and trenches, and etching silicon nitride for spacer layers, hard masks, or etch-stop layers.

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Wafer size
6 inch[1]
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Configuration & options5

MxP+[1]
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MxP[2]
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OEM
Applied Materials[1]
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Model
P 5000 Mark II[1]
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Tool type
Dielectric Etch[1]
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Frequently asked questions

Who manufactures the Applied Materials P 5000 Mark II Dielectric Etch?

The system is manufactured by Applied Materials.[1][2]

What is the model number of this dielectric etch system?

The model is P 5000 Mark II.[1][2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the P 5000 Mark II Dielectric are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the P 5000 Mark II Dielectric are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the P 5000 Mark II Dielectric are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the P 5000 Mark II Dielectric are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the P 5000 Mark II Dielectric is not on record.

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026.

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