Overview

The Primo nanova® tool is AMEC’s advanced 300mm etch product based on Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) technology. It is a cluster tool which can be configured with up to six chambers and two optional on-board integrated strip chambers. The chamber is symmetrical in design with high flow conductance. The ICP coils employ AMEC’s proprietary low capacitive coupling 3D coil design which enables more independent ion density and ion energy control. The chamber interior is coated with high-density plasma-resistant material for greater process repeatability and productivity. For wafer CD uniformity control, there is a high dynamic range multi-zone direct temperature-controlled ESC (electrostatic chuck). The product is intended for 1x or beyond etch applications for logic and memory devices.