Strasbaugh
6 AN
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What it is
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCMP tools remove material by combining mechanical abrasion with chemical action at the wafer surface.
CMP tools hold the workpiece against a polishing interface while motion, pressure, and consumables control the removal rate and surface finish.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCMP sits in the back-end of wafer processing after patterning steps have created topography that must be flattened or cleaned up.
CMP is used before later fabrication steps that benefit from improved surface planarity and reduced step height.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCMP is used for planarizing semiconductor wafers and for polishing surfaces that need tight flatness control.
CMP is applied to interlayer dielectrics, metal films, and other materials that require controlled removal and smoothing.
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Frequently asked questions
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No specifications for the 6 AN are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]6 AN — Strasbaugh | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.
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