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Veeco Mark II - User Manual

Veeco Mark II
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Mark II
Fluid Cooled
Ion Source with HCES
Technical Manual
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Summary

Chapter 1: Safety

Chapter 2: Overview

Precleaning

Removes surface contaminants to improve film/substrate adhesion.

Ion assisted deposition

Assists film growth, adhesion, and hardness by ion bombardment.

Chapter 3: Theory of Operation

Chapter 4: Installation

Inspection

Unpack and inspect the ion source for damage and verify all accessories.

Verify Facilities

Check recommended facilities and components required for source and HCES operation.

Feedthrough Installation

Procedure for installing 1-inch O-ring or 2.5-inch metal seal feedthroughs.

Vacuum Side Connections

Connect gas, coolant, and electrical lines to vacuum side feedthroughs.

HCES Installation

Attach HCES assembly and connect its gas and electrical leads.

Atmosphere Side Connections

Connect coolant lines, facility gas service, and source cable to atmosphere side.

Electrical Continuity

Verify electrical continuity and check for shorts between source and controller.

Controller Interlocks

Install and verify vacuum and coolant interlocks for safe operation.

Post Installation

Final checks: inspect connections, pump down, and leak test.

Chapter 5: Operation

Pre-start Checks and Chamber Pumpdown

Verify all connections and pump down the process chamber to base pressure.

Controller Power up and Interlocks

Steps for controller power-up, auto mode configuration, and settings.

Utilities

Access Select Function dialog to configure the unit.

Adjustable Parameters - Initial Settings

Configure initial settings for manual or automatic operation.

Basic Sequence of Operation

Steps to start and sustain source operation from ignition to steady state.

Automatic Operation

Steps to initiate automatic operation via the controller.

Venting and Cooling

Procedures for venting the chamber and cooling down the source.

Chapter 6: Disassembly and Reassembly

Disassembly

Steps to remove the anode assembly from the process chamber and disassemble.

Reassembly

Reassemble the source by reversing the disassembly steps.

Chapter 7: Maintenance

General

Perform periodic inspection and preventive maintenance for reliable performance.

Recommended Equipment;Materials

List of recommended materials for facilitating maintenance tasks.

Source Maintenance Inside the Process Chamber

Procedures for maintenance activities performed within the process chamber.

Recommended Service and Preventive Maintenance Intervals

Guidelines for preventive maintenance intervals for ion source components.

Chapter 8: Service Support

Service Contact Information

Contact details for Veeco Instruments Inc. for service and parts.

Appendix A: Specifications

General

General specifications for the Mark II fluid cooled ion source.

Facilities Requirements

Minimum facilities required for source start-up and operation.

Appendix B: Source Performance

Low Voltage Option Performance

Details on performance characteristics for the low voltage source configuration.

Operating Curves

Representative data showing input gas flow vs. anode potential/current.

Appendix C: Drawings

Summary

Chapter 1: Safety

Chapter 2: Overview

Precleaning

Removes surface contaminants to improve film/substrate adhesion.

Ion assisted deposition

Assists film growth, adhesion, and hardness by ion bombardment.

Chapter 3: Theory of Operation

Chapter 4: Installation

Inspection

Unpack and inspect the ion source for damage and verify all accessories.

Verify Facilities

Check recommended facilities and components required for source and HCES operation.

Feedthrough Installation

Procedure for installing 1-inch O-ring or 2.5-inch metal seal feedthroughs.

Vacuum Side Connections

Connect gas, coolant, and electrical lines to vacuum side feedthroughs.

HCES Installation

Attach HCES assembly and connect its gas and electrical leads.

Atmosphere Side Connections

Connect coolant lines, facility gas service, and source cable to atmosphere side.

Electrical Continuity

Verify electrical continuity and check for shorts between source and controller.

Controller Interlocks

Install and verify vacuum and coolant interlocks for safe operation.

Post Installation

Final checks: inspect connections, pump down, and leak test.

Chapter 5: Operation

Pre-start Checks and Chamber Pumpdown

Verify all connections and pump down the process chamber to base pressure.

Controller Power up and Interlocks

Steps for controller power-up, auto mode configuration, and settings.

Utilities

Access Select Function dialog to configure the unit.

Adjustable Parameters - Initial Settings

Configure initial settings for manual or automatic operation.

Basic Sequence of Operation

Steps to start and sustain source operation from ignition to steady state.

Automatic Operation

Steps to initiate automatic operation via the controller.

Venting and Cooling

Procedures for venting the chamber and cooling down the source.

Chapter 6: Disassembly and Reassembly

Disassembly

Steps to remove the anode assembly from the process chamber and disassemble.

Reassembly

Reassemble the source by reversing the disassembly steps.

Chapter 7: Maintenance

General

Perform periodic inspection and preventive maintenance for reliable performance.

Recommended Equipment;Materials

List of recommended materials for facilitating maintenance tasks.

Source Maintenance Inside the Process Chamber

Procedures for maintenance activities performed within the process chamber.

Recommended Service and Preventive Maintenance Intervals

Guidelines for preventive maintenance intervals for ion source components.

Chapter 8: Service Support

Service Contact Information

Contact details for Veeco Instruments Inc. for service and parts.

Appendix A: Specifications

General

General specifications for the Mark II fluid cooled ion source.

Facilities Requirements

Minimum facilities required for source start-up and operation.

Appendix B: Source Performance

Low Voltage Option Performance

Details on performance characteristics for the low voltage source configuration.

Operating Curves

Representative data showing input gas flow vs. anode potential/current.

Appendix C: Drawings

Veeco Mark II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVeeco
ModelMark II
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish