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GSD 100versus160 XP

Axcelis GSD 100, Varian 160 XP, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

Side-by-side comparison of selected equipment models
Attribute
GSD 100Axcelis
160 XPVarian
OEMAxcelisVarian
CategoryIon ImplantationIon Implantation
Wafer sizeNo wafer top-side bar reading—
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones——
Control system——
Generation——
FamilyAxcelis GSDVarian 160 XP
Cited variants—
Specifications
High CurrentGSD 200 E[2]—
Date of AuditAugust 25, 2025[2]—
Loading ConfigurationOpen Cassette[2]—
Software Version6.12.4[2]—
ConfigurationAutomated Beam tuning & setup w/Eaton Autotune[2]—
Beamline versionStandard[2]—
Energy Range160 KeV[2]—
Single Stage Extraction80 keV[2]—
Post Accel electrode assembly80 -160 keV[2]—
Ion Source TypeELS[2]—
Source MaterialMoly[2]—
Cryo compressorsCTI 9600[2]—
ManufacturerAxcelis[2]—
ModelGSD 100[2]—
Equipment TypeImplanter[3]—
Wafer Size6 inch[2]—
GEM / SECS InterfacePresent[2]—
Automated Beam TuningAutomated Beam tuning & setup w/Eaton Autotune[2]—
Compatibility4 cassette compatibility[2]—
Automatic AlignmentAutomatic flat or notch alignment capability with buffer cassette[2]—
Process DiskNV-GSD 200 Series Process Disk with active cooling & chiller[2]—
Beamline PumpCTI Onboard 10[2]—
End Station Cryo PumpCTI Onboard 8[2]—
Source Turbo PumpSTP A 2203 C 2[2]—
Gas ConnectionsAr, N2[2]—
Remote Disk ChillerSMC HRS 050-WF-20[2]—
External Facilities connectionsAr, N2[2]—
Wafer sizeNo wafer top-side bar reading[2]—
Source Turbo Pump (P1)STP A 2203 C 2[2]—
Beam Line Cryo Pump (P3)CTI Onboard 10[2]—
End Station Cryo Pump (P2)CTI Onboard 8[2]—
ArTylan FC-2900 MEP, 5 SCCM[2]—
Ar MFCTylan FC-2900 MEP, 5 SCCM[2]—
BF3 GasUnit 1660 (SDS), 5 SCCM[2]—
AsH3 GasUnit 1660 (SDS), 5 SCCM[2]—
PH3 GasUnit 1660 (SDS), 5 SCCM[2]—
Electrical Input3-phase, 208 V[3]—
Power Consumption50 kVA[3]—
Beam Current15 mA[3]—
Output Rating160 kV[3]—
Flag Faraday InjectorPresent[2]—
Signal TowerPresent[2]—
Direct DriveYes[2]—
Electron ShowerYes[4]—
Cell V6 ControlYes[4]—
SolarisYes[4]—
SDS Gas BoxYes[4]—
Cassette Compatibility4 cassette compatibility[2]—
Automatic Flat/Notch AlignmentYes, with buffer cassette[2]—
Standard Manuals IncludedYes[2]—
Configuration (160 XP Ion variant)—150mm High Current IMP[1]

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Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  2. [2]inventory listing
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