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Furnace Reference Manual
Tempress Systems Inc.
Furnace manual
M320_01 January 2004

Table of Contents

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Tempress Systems TS-6303 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTempress Systems
ModelTS-6303
CategoryFurnace
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Scope of the Manual

Outlines the manual's purpose for installing, adjusting, operating, and maintaining Tempress Furnaces.

Furnace Models

Lists Tempress Diffusion models with wafer size, tube count, and flat-zone length.

Furnace Description

Diffusion System Overview

Explains the furnace's design for Diffusion/Atmospheric and LPCVD processing, cleanroom compatibility, and construction.

Key Furnace Components

Lists major furnace components like cabinet, scavenger, cooling unit, heating elements, etc.

Furnace Cabinet Details

Details the furnace cabinet's construction and optional features like over-temperature protection.

Scavenger System

Describes the toxic gas scavenger, its available models, and general features.

Cooling Unit Functionality

Explains the water/air heat exchanger cooling module, its components, and operation.

Fast Cooldown Process

Details the blower-assisted cooling process, airflow direction, and heat exchanger usage.

Heating Elements (Disposacore)

Covers the types, features, and advantages of standard Tempress Systems heating elements.

Tube Heating Module Description

Describes the module using Fibrothal heating elements, its advantages like temperature equability.

Heating Elements, Adapters, and Collars

Discusses Kanthal elements, isolation material, and safety precautions regarding dust.

Tube Support and Sealing

Explains tube support, centering by adapters, and radiation heat shields.

Furnace Temperature Control System

Details the Digital Temperature Controller, zone control, thermocouples, and flatzone.

Installation Procedures

Introduction to Installation

Introduces the chapter on unpacking, installation, and inspection procedures with safety notes.

Unpacking the Furnace

Provides detailed steps for unpacking, inspection, and handling of the furnace.

Furnace Installation and Placement

Details furnace placement, leveling, and alignment of related components.

Scavenger Exhaust Connection

Instructions for connecting the scavenger exhaust duct and relevant regulations.

Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist

Outlines pre-operation checks, ensuring switches are off, correct voltage, and proper cabling.

Furnace Start-up

Introduction to Start-up

Prepares for start-up after installation, defining chapter contents and operator responsibility.

Furnace Start-up Procedure

Lists materials required and initial steps for actual furnace start-up, including TC connection.

Fast Cooldown Process

Explains adjusting manifold pressure for valve movement during fast cooldown.

Burn-in and Oxidation of Heating Element

Details the necessary oxidation treatment for heating elements to protect and extend their lifetime.

Quartz Tube Installation Guide

Provides step-by-step instructions for unpacking, cleaning, and installing the quartz tube.

Test and Calibration Procedure

Refers to the Technical Manual DTC, chapter 4.0 for test and calibration procedures.

Process Tube Pre-Cleaning

Details pre-cleaning procedures for quartz and SiC process tubes.

Removal of Glasses, Dopants, or Oxide

Describes the procedure for removing glasses, dopants, or oxide from process tubes.

Removal of Si3N4

Details conservative and aggressive methods for removing Si3N4 from process tubes.

Removal of Polysilicon

Explains conservative and aggressive methods for removing Polysilicon residue.

Automatic Profiling Procedure Overview

Explains the automatic profiling run, relation between temperatures and power output.

Introduction to Profiling

Defines desired temperatures in the Profile Temperature Table and its columns.

Profiling Recipe Setup

Details the profiling recipe setup steps: LOAD/UNLOAD, BOATOUT, LOAD WAFERS.

Profiling Recipe Execution Steps

Covers steps like BOAT IN, STABILIZE, PROFILING, COOLDOWN, STANDBY for recipe execution.

Unload Wafers

Waits for operator to unload wafers and allows selection of a new process recipe.

Automatic Profiling Preparation

Explains the preparation procedure for automatic profiling.

Paddle TC Installation

Guides the installation and connection of paddle thermocouples for profiling.

Profile Recipe Selection

Details selecting and editing profile temperatures into the Profile Temperature Table.

Automatic Profiling RUN

Outlines the steps to execute the automatic profiling run.

Summary of Automatic Profiling

Summarizes the automatic profiling process, including data logging and comparison.

Maintenance

Introduction to Maintenance

States that maintenance is minimal, required only for part failure, and describes part replacement.

Heating Element Coil Replacement

Details the procedure for replacing a heating element, including safety and post-installation steps.

Heating Element Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the heating element's position for proper fit and operation.

Heating Element Removal and Installation

Describes the procedure for removing and installing heating elements, including safety checks.

SCR-Module Replacement Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide for replacing the SCR-Module.

Heat Exchanger Replacement

Covers replacement of the heat exchanger and fanplate, including fitting precautions.

Tube Change Procedure (General)

Gives instructions for changing quartz process tubes and associated precautions.

Tube Change for LPCVD and Vacuum Systems

Details the procedure for changing LPCVD and vacuum system tubes.

Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Lists daily, monthly, and yearly maintenance tasks for the furnace.

Calibration and Adjustments

Spike Calibration and Automatic Profiling

Calibrates spikes with paddle thermocouples for automatic profiling, referencing DTC manual.

PID Adjustment for Temperature Stability

Guides PID adjustment for furnace temperature stability, referencing DTC manual.

Excess Temperature Controller Adjustment

Details adjustment of the Excess Temperature controller setpoint to process temperature.

Trouble Shooting

Excess Temperature Alarm

Lists potential causes and solutions for excess temperature alarms in the furnace.

Alarm Sounds (Buzzer)

Provides causes and solutions for audible alarms (buzzer) from the furnace system.

Temperature Too Low Issues

Identifies causes like SCR failure or power loss for low temperature issues.

Temperature Controller Alarm Causes

Lists causes for controller alarms like thermocouple breaks or incorrect programming.

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