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S 203 B

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S 203 B — Inventory photo
Fig. 01S 203 BInventory photo[1]

What it is

The Nikon S 203 B is a deep-ultraviolet (DUV) scanner used for semiconductor lithography. The machine belongs to Nikon's NSR S 203 family of step-and-scan systems.[1][2]

The Nikon S 203 B is designed to process wafers of 200 mm diameter.[2]

Where it fits in the process flow

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In a semiconductor fabrication line, the S 203 B is used for critical-layer patterning in front-end-of-line (FEOL) and back-end-of-line (BEOL) processing. The scanner operates in a cleanroom environment and receives wafers that have been coated with photoresist, then transfers the patterned image before the wafer moves to develop and etch steps.

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Wafer size
8-inch[2]
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Configuration & options2

Type
DUV scanner[2]
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Application
Semiconductor lithography[2]
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Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is the Nikon S 203 B?

The Nikon S 203 B is a DUV scanner used for semiconductor lithography.[2]

What wafer size does the Nikon S 203 B support?

The Nikon S 203 B is an 8-inch (200 mm) wafer tool.[2]

What light source configuration is available for the Nikon S 203 B?

The Nikon S 203 B can be configured with a Cymer ELS 5410 excimer laser.[2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the S 203 B are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the S 203 B are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the S 203 B are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the S 203 B are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the S 203 B is not on record.

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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