Lam Research
AutoEtch 590
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The Lam AutoEtch 590 is a cassette-to-cassette automatic plasma etching platform designed for semiconductor wafer processing. The Lam AutoEtch 590 has a parallel plate plasma etching configuration. The Lam AutoEtch 590 supports programmable process parameters including RF power, chamber pressure, gas flow control, electrode spacing, and multi-step process recipes.[1]
What it is
How it works
The AutoEtch 590 uses automatic wafer handling, a plasma process chamber, and programmable process control.[1]
The AutoEtch 590 uses a double airlock chamber structure and a parallel plate plasma etching configuration.[1]
Where it fits in the process flow
The AutoEtch 590 is used for wafer processing applications that require stable plasma control, automated wafer handling, and repeatable process performance.[1]
Applications
The AutoEtch 590 is used for semiconductor plasma etching, thin film etching, oxide etching, research and development processing, university semiconductor laboratory applications, compound semiconductor process development, production wafer plasma processing, and general dry etch applications.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
Wafer handling5
Control & software2
- Control interface
- Allwin21 upgraded PC controller and industrial touchscreen monitor interface[1]
Configuration & options5
What does it need to run?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What wafer sizes does the Lam AutoEtch 590 accommodate?
The system supports wafers of 4-inch to 6-inch diameter.[1]
What chamber configuration does the AutoEtch 590 use?
The system has a double airlock chamber structure and a parallel plate plasma etching configuration.[1]
Was the AutoEtch 590 upgraded with a modern controller?
Many systems were upgraded by Allwin21 with a PC controller and touchscreen monitor interface, replacing the original legacy control hardware.[1]
What are typical applications of the AutoEtch 590?
Typical applications include semiconductor plasma etching, thin film etching, oxide etching, research and development processing, and compound semiconductor process development.[1]
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the AutoEtch 590 are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the AutoEtch 590 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the AutoEtch 590 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the AutoEtch 590 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the AutoEtch 590 is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]semistarcorp.com — semistarcorp.comsemistarcorp.com
- [2]Equipment inventory listing
- [3]Lam Research Autoetch 590 - Rebuilt Plasma Etcher — spwindustrial.comspwindustrial.com
Last updated Oct 7, 2026.
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