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Refurbished Sputter Sources

Semicon offer repair and refurbishment of all the sputter sources used on the 3000 systems including Quantum, Mini-Quantum, Conmag 1 and Conmag II. Customer sources can be sent for evaluation and repair or exchanged for rebuilt tested units. All sources are dynamically tested with targets in a dedicated rig prior to despatch in addition to helium leak testing. All refurbished units carry a 90 day warranty.
Fluke Controllers
Both the 1720A and 1722A Fluke controllers are available. Customers can send their own unit back for evaluation and repair or exchange the faulty unit for a refurbished and tested one. Semicon can also supply parts for both types and upgrade 1722A units with extra memory or serial cards as required. All units are tested with the correct software in a dedicated rig containing a wafer process controller, a wafer loader controller and a Fluke DVM prior to despatch.
3000 series Controllers
Semicon offer repair and refurbishment of all the controllers used in the 3000 series including the wafer loader, wafer process, cassette Motor, MKS, Ion Gauge, RF Etch and vacuum system controllers. Customers can send their own unit back for evaluation and repair or exchange the faulty unit for a refurbished and tested one.
Sputtering Power Supplies
Semicon offer repair and refurbishment of all the Varian sputtering power supplies used in the 3000 series as well as the Advanced Energy MDX-10 Supplies. Customers can send their own units back for evaluation and repair or exchange the faulty unit for a refurbished and tested one. All units are thoroughly tested up to maximum rated output prior to despatch. For the Varian water cooled power supplies we can offer a reliability upgrade to improve the performance of these units.
Firing modules
Original The original firing modules have long been obsolete. Customers can send back their own units for evaluation and repair or exchange their faulty units for a refurbished and tested one. All refurbished units are tested to maximum output in a dedicated rig. Replacement Semicon have developed a replacement firing module which uses readily available components. This comprises of a control module and a separate Thyristor module. A minor change also has to be made to the Varian power control board in the power supply. If desired a modified power control board can be sent with the replacement firing module and the original board returned. The replacement firing module has been fully tested and found to give equivalent performance to the original type
RF generators
Semicon offer repair and refurbishment of all RF generators used on the Varian 3000 series including the RFPP HFS/1000, RF 7 ,RF 10, RF5S and RF10S. Customers can send their own units back for evaluation and repair or exchange the faulty unit for a refurbished and Tested one. All units are thoroughly tested up to the maximum rated output prior to despatch.
Wafer handling
Many parts for the Wafer Handler are available ex stock including elevator blades, Switches, sensors, cassette chains (standard and low particle) and actuators
O rings
Any individual O ring for the 3000 series can be supplied or we can supply O rings in kits such as a 12 month PM O ring kit, Load Lock Kit or System kit.
Screw kits
Any individual screw for the 3000 series can be supplied or we can supply the screws in kits such as a Target change kit, 12 month PM Kit etc
Shields
We keep many of the commonly used shields in stock. Please request a quote. For larger quantities we can fabricate shields to meet or exceed the original specification.
Water flow sensors
Upgraded sensors with brass housings are available. These are not prone to cracking if the fittings are over tightened unlike the standard plastic type. The sensor boards are also available separately
M2000 and M2i spares
We have a large inventory of M2000 and M2i spares including wafer handler assemblies, dep station assemblies, controllers, Servos etc. If you have a requirement for an M2000 or M2i part please give us a call.
Service and support
Semicon can provide on site Engineering support for Installations and commissioning, machine downs, maintenance, upgrades and modifications. Maintenance contracts can be provided to match customers exact requirements and wafer throughputs. Using our team of experienced and dedicated Engineers we can swiftly respond to your needs and optimise the performance of your Varian 3000 tools.
Training
Training courses can be tailored to meet the customers exact needs. We can offer anything from Operator training right through to a comprehensive Maintenance, repair and troubleshooting course. Customers can choose to have the course on site provided of course that a system is made available to use.