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The CHA SSC-1000 is a sputtering system. The CHA SSC-1000 is a 10-inch system. The CHA SSC-1000 can be configured with up to four RF or DC cathodes.[1][2][3][4]

SSC-1000 — web.archive.org
Fig. 01SSC-1000web.archive.org[1]

Wafer size

10 in.

Power

Up to four RF or DC cathodes[1]

What it is

The CHA SSC-1000 is a sputtering system for deposition work. The SSC-1000 is a multi-station system configured with up to four RF or DC cathodes.[1][2][4]

How it works

The SSC-1000 supports sputter-up or sputter-down operation. The SSC-1000 uses upper and lower base plates, and the base plates move out of the cabinet for substrate loading and station access.[1][2]

The SSC-1000 provides substrate access from the top or bottom of the process chamber. The SSC-1000 includes a rotating fixture for multiple substrates and a rotating shutter for pre-deposition and thickness cutoff control.[2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The SSC-1000 is positioned for process steps that need vacuum sputter deposition on substrates in a chamber with multiple cathode options. The SSC-1000 is suitable for workflows that need access for loading, station changes, and film growth control.[1][2]

Applications

General reference — not yet source-verified

The SSC-1000 is a substrate deposition platform rather than a lithography or etch tool. The SSC-1000 is used where controlled thin-film growth on wafers or other substrates is required.

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Cathodes
Up to four RF or DC cathodes[1]
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Wafer handling2

Wafer size
10 in.[1]2 sources
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Fixture
Single-plane, multi-substrate rotating fixture[2]
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Control & software2

Shutter
Rotating shutter for pre-deposition and positive thickness cutoff control[2]
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Automation
Computer automation[2]
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Configuration & options3

System type
Sputtering System[1]
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Multi-station system[1]
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Operation
Sputter up or sputter down operation[1]
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What replaced it?

  • siblingCHA SSC-600— Listed alongside the SSC-600 in CHA system pages.source[5]

What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • CathodesUp to four RF or DC cathodes[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of system is the SSC-1000?

The SSC-1000 is a sputtering system for high-vacuum deposition.[2][5]

How many cathodes can the SSC-1000 use?

The SSC-1000 can be configured with up to four RF or DC cathodes.[1][2][4]

Can the SSC-1000 operate in more than one sputter direction?

The SSC-1000 supports sputter-up or sputter-down operation.[1][2]

How does the SSC-1000 provide access for loading and station work?

The SSC-1000 uses upper and lower base plates that move out of the cabinet for substrate loading and station access.[1][2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the SSC-1000 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the SSC-1000 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the SSC-1000 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the SSC-1000 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the SSC-1000 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the SSC-1000 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]chaindustries.com — chaindustries.comchaindustries.com
  3. [3]SSC-1000 — CHA | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  4. [4]CHA SSC-1000 family | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  5. [5]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
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