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SPW 813 A

Wet Processing / CleanSCREEN SPW 813 A family
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What it is

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The SPW 813 A belongs to a family of automated wet-processing stations used in semiconductor wafer fabrication. Wet-processing tools of this class dispatch wafers through chemical baths, rinsing stages, and finishing steps to prepare or modify the wafer surface.

How it works

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Each bowl in a wet-processing station holds a temperature-controlled chemistry dedicated to a single step, and timing controls govern immersion. After chemical treatment, wafers are rinsed with deionized water and dried to prevent residue from forming films or defects.

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling2

Wafer Sizes
8 inch[1]
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Wafer size
8 inch[4]
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Configuration & options7

Product Type
Scrubber[2]
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Product Type
Wet Etcher[1]
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Product Type
Wet Etcher / Wet Cleaner[3]
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OEM
SCREEN / DNS[4]
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Model
SPW 813 A[4]
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Equipment type
Scrubber[2]
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Equipment type
Wet Etcher[1]
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Frequently asked questions

How does a single-wafer cleaner differ from a batch immersion tool?General reference — not yet source-verified

In a single-wafer tool, each wafer is processed individually on a rotating chuck with fresh chemicals dispensed onto the surface, minimizing cross-contamination and allowing tighter control over process uniformity. Batch immersion tools process many wafers simultaneously in a static bath, which can lead to depletion of active chemicals and particle re-deposition. Single-wafer cleaners are favored for advanced nodes where defectivity requirements are stringent.

What maintenance is required for this type of equipment?General reference — not yet source-verified

Regular maintenance includes cleaning chemical delivery lines, replacing filters, checking and calibrating dispense nozzles, verifying chuck rotation accuracy, and monitoring chemical concentration sensors. The system may also require periodic replacement of seals and wetted parts that are exposed to harsh chemicals. Diagnostic routines and periodic preventive maintenance schedules are usually provided by the OEM.

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The following facts about the SPW 813 A 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 SPW 813 A are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the SPW 813 A 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 SPW 813 A 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 SPW 813 A are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the SPW 813 A is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]Equipment inventory listing
  2. [2]Equipment inventory listing
  3. [3]semi-sps.comsemi-sps.com
  4. [4]Equipment inventory listing
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026.

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