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==Spray Coater==
==Spray Coater==
[[image:1042_spraycoater_overview.jpg|400x239px|right|thumb|Spin Track 1 + 2 in Cleanroom 3]]
[[image:1042_spraycoater_overview.jpg|400x239px|right|thumb|Spray Coater in Cleanroom C-1]]
 
The spray coater at DTU Nanolab is located in Cleanroom C-1. The machine is an ExactaCoat from Sono-tek which can be fitted with one of three different nozzles depending on the nature of the spray coating tasks at hand. The three different nozzles (Impact, AccuMist and Vortex) are optimized for different applications such as spray coating of large areas (e.g. entire wafers), smaller areas (e.g. wafer pieces or other small samples) or already structured samples that cannot be coated uniformly by spin coating. All nozzles use an ultrasonic tranducer for atomizing the solution to be spray coated. It is therefore a prerequisite that all components are compatible with this process. This is the case with most substances, although process parameters may need optimization to give satisfactory results.
 
Practically any sample that will fit inside the spray coater can be processed. Spray patterns are easily programmed either using predefined spray patterns (1D line, 2D rectangles/circles/meanders/spirals) or custom 3D spray patterns.
 
The spray coating process as well as major features of the three nozzles are described into more detail in the manual which can be found via the Equipment Info page in LabManager under the Documents sections. The manual can also be found by clicking [http://labmanager.dtu.dk/d4Show.php?id=2523&mach=293 this direct link].
 
'''Further information about the spray coater (manual, process log, technical information etc.) can be found in LabManger''':
 
[http://labmanager.dtu.dk/function.php?module=Machine&view=view&mach=293 Spray coater in LabManager]'''
 
== Process development==
*[[/AZ4562|Spray coating using AZ4562]]
*[[/TISpray|Spray coating using TI Spray]]
 
==Equipment performance and process related parameters==
 
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*Spraying imprint resist
*Spraying imprint resists  (primarily mr-NIL 6000E and mr-I 8000E)
*Spraying photoresist
*Spraying photoresist (primarily AZ-4562)
*Spraying of other solutions
*Spraying of other solutions
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* Can handle almost any sample size and shape
* Can handle almost any sample size and shape (although no automatic handling)
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*Should not exceed 20 cP
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*Must be non-toxic
*Must be non-toxic
*Compatible with titanium
*Must be compatible with titanium
*Resistant to ultrasonic atomization
*Resistant to ultrasonic sonication
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*Any sample(s) that fit inside machine
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*All chemicals to be spray coated must be approved specifically for spray coating
*'''All chemicals to be spray coated must be approved specifically for spray coating'''
*Any non-toxic, non-particulate and non-crosslinking material is likely to be approved
*Most non-toxic, non-particulate and non-crosslinking material likely to be approved
*Suspensions challenging due to very low diameter tubing
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Spin Track 1 + 2 is an SVG 88 series track system from Rite Track. Both tracks have a HMDS priming module, a spin coater, and a hotplate. In fack, the only difference between the two tracks is the resist used in the spin coating. Spin Track 1 + 2 is capable of handling 150 mm wafers, as well as 100 mm wafets, but is currently set up for 100 mm wafer processing.


'''The user manual(s), quality control procedure(s) and results, user APV(s), technical information and contact information can be found in [http://labmanager.danchip.dtu.dk/function.php?module=Machine&view=view&mach=293 LabManager]'''
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===Process information===
Link to process pages - e.g. one page for each material
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*[[Specific Process Knowledge/Etch/Etching of Silicon/Si etch using RIE1 or RIE2|Etch of silicon using RIE]]
*[[Specific Process Knowledge/Etch/Etching of Silicon Oxide/SiO2 etch using RIE1 or RIE2|Etch of silicon oxide using RIE]]
*[[Specific Process Knowledge/Etch/Etching of Silicon Nitride/Etch of Silicon Nitride using RIE|Etch of silicon nitride using RIE]]
*[[Specific Process Knowledge/Etch/Etching of Polymer/Etch of Photo Resist using RIE|Etch of photo resist using RIE]]
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*<nowiki>#</nowiki> 50 mm wafers
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Spray Coater

Spray Coater in Cleanroom C-1

The spray coater at DTU Nanolab is located in Cleanroom C-1. The machine is an ExactaCoat from Sono-tek which can be fitted with one of three different nozzles depending on the nature of the spray coating tasks at hand. The three different nozzles (Impact, AccuMist and Vortex) are optimized for different applications such as spray coating of large areas (e.g. entire wafers), smaller areas (e.g. wafer pieces or other small samples) or already structured samples that cannot be coated uniformly by spin coating. All nozzles use an ultrasonic tranducer for atomizing the solution to be spray coated. It is therefore a prerequisite that all components are compatible with this process. This is the case with most substances, although process parameters may need optimization to give satisfactory results.

Practically any sample that will fit inside the spray coater can be processed. Spray patterns are easily programmed either using predefined spray patterns (1D line, 2D rectangles/circles/meanders/spirals) or custom 3D spray patterns.

The spray coating process as well as major features of the three nozzles are described into more detail in the manual which can be found via the Equipment Info page in LabManager under the Documents sections. The manual can also be found by clicking this direct link.

Further information about the spray coater (manual, process log, technical information etc.) can be found in LabManger:

Spray coater in LabManager

Process development

Equipment performance and process related parameters

Equipment Spray Coater
Purpose
  • Spraying imprint resists (primarily mr-NIL 6000E and mr-I 8000E)
  • Spraying photoresist (primarily AZ-4562)
  • Spraying of other solutions
Performance Substrate handling
  • Can handle almost any sample size and shape (although no automatic handling)
Permanent media
  • No permanent media
Manual dispense option
  • Two syringe pumps
Process parameter range Solution viscosity
  • Should not exceed 20 cP
Chemical properties
  • Must be non-toxic
  • Must be compatible with titanium
  • Resistant to ultrasonic sonication
Substrates Batch size
  • Any sample(s) size and number that fit inside machine
Allowed materials
  • All chemicals to be spray coated must be approved specifically for spray coating
  • Most non-toxic, non-particulate and non-crosslinking material likely to be approved
  • Suspensions challenging due to very low diameter tubing