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Apogee 450 Spin

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The CEE Apogee 450 Spin is a spin coater for large substrates. The CEE Apogee 450 Spin supports wafers up to 450 mm round and square substrates up to 14" x 14". The CEE Apogee 450 Spin has a maximum spin speed of 6,000 rpm.[1][2][3]

Apogee 450 Spin — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Apogee 450 SpinInventory photo[4]

Power

208-240 V[4]

Vacuum

1/4" push to connect, <33 kPa abs[2]

Performance

0.2 rpm[2]

Optics

< 0.2 rpm/s[2]

What it is

The CEE Apogee 450 Spin is a spin coater for semiconductor and advanced materials processing. The Apogee 450 Spin Coater is configured for substrates up to 450 mm round or 14 inch by 14 inch square.[4][2][1][3]

How it works

The Apogee 450 uses an indirect-drive, brushless-motor architecture. The Apogee 450 includes a touchscreen interface, programmable recipes, and a DataStream operating system for monitoring and managing process parameters.[2][1][3][5]

The Apogee 450 supports automated and manual dispense modes. The Apogee 450 also supports vacuum holding, lid interlocks, and exhaust and drain features for handling process fluids and fumes.[2][1][3][5]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical4

208-240 V[4]
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Single Phase[4]
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50/60 Hz[4]
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Voltage
208-230 VAC[2]
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Vacuum & pumping4

Exhaust port
1.5" OD, 0.4” H2O @ 30 CFM (100 Pa @ 50 CMH)[2]
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Vacuum
1/4" push to connect, <33 kPa abs[2]
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Automated dispense gas
N2/CDA, 70 psi (482 kPa)[2]
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Vacuum and lid interlock
Yes[5]
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Wafer handling2

Wafer sizes
6, 8, 12 inch[4]
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Max substrate size
450 mm round or 14" x 14" square[2]
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Optics & imaging3

Acceleration resolution
< 0.2 rpm/s[2]
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Spin speed resolution
0.2 rpm[2]
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Step time resolution
0.1 s[2]
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Performance1

Spin speed repeatability
0.2 rpm[2]
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Control & software3

GUI
7-inch full-color touchscreen[2]
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Number of recipes
Unlimited[2]
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Interface
USB 2.0, Ethernet, StreamSync™ communication protocol[5]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Weight
85 lb (38.6 kg)[2]
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Configuration & options7

Model
Apogee 450[4]
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Equipment type
Spin coater[4]
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Max spin speed
6,000 rpm[2]
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Max acceleration
30,000 rpm/s[2]
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Drain port
3/4" OD[2]
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Full load current
6A (max)[2]
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Chamber material
HDPE spin bowl[5]
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Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • Configuration208-240 V[4]
  • ConfigurationSingle Phase[4]
  • Configuration50/60 Hz[4]
  • Voltage208-230 VAC[2]
  • Exhaust port1.5" OD, 0.4” H2O @ 30 CFM (100 Pa @ 50 CMH)[2]
  • Vacuum1/4" push to connect, <33 kPa abs[2]
  • Automated dispense gasN2/CDA, 70 psi (482 kPa)[2]
  • Vacuum and lid interlockYes[5]

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Frequently asked questions

What substrate sizes does the Apogee 450 handle?

The Apogee 450 handles substrates up to 450 mm round or 14 inch by 14 inch square.[4][2][1][3]

What is the maximum spin speed of the Apogee 450?

The Apogee 450 has a maximum spin speed of 6,000 rpm.[2][1][3]

What acceleration is specified for the Apogee 450?

The Apogee 450 is specified at up to 30,000 rpm/s unloaded.[2][1][3]

What interface does the Apogee 450 use for recipe control?

The Apogee 450 uses a 7-inch full-color touchscreen interface and supports unlimited recipes with unlimited steps.[2][1][3]

What utility requirements are given for the benchtop model?

The benchtop Apogee 450 is specified for 208-230 VAC power, 6 A maximum current, a 3/4 inch OD drain port, a 1.5 inch OD exhaust port, and 1/4 inch push-to-connect vacuum with nitrogen or CDA for automated dispense.[1][3]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Apogee 450 Spin are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Apogee 450 Spin 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 Apogee 450 Spin 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 Apogee 450 Spin are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the Apogee 450 Spin is not on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Apogee 450 Spin Coater - Benchtop - Cost Effective Equipment — costeffectiveequipment.comcosteffectiveequipment.com
  2. [2]costeffectiveequipment.com — costeffectiveequipment.comcosteffectiveequipment.com
  3. [3]CEE Apogee 450 Spin Coater, Up To 450mm | SiSTEM — sistemtechnology.comsistemtechnology.com
  4. [4]Inventory photo
  5. [5]instrumenthive.com — instrumenthive.cominstrumenthive.com
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