Applied Materials
DPS 2
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What it is
The Applied Materials DPS 2 is an etch tool for semiconductor manufacturing.[3]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAn etch tool removes selected material from a patterned wafer surface by exposing it to a controlled plasma or reactive process while using a mask-defined pattern to preserve intended features.
Where it fits in the process flow
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling1
Configuration & options6
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTURA DPS 2 ETCH Metal 2ch / ASP 2ch | — | 2007 | Described as ETCH Metal 2ch / ASP 2ch and listed with Version 300 mm. | fabsurplus.com[4] |
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What type of tool is the Applied Materials DPS 2?
The Applied Materials DPS 2 is an etch tool.[3]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the DPS 2 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the DPS 2 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the DPS 2 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the DPS 2 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the DPS 2 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the DPS 2 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]inventory listing
- [2]inventory listing
- [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [4]fabsurplus.com — fabsurplus.comfabsurplus.com
Last updated Oct 10, 2026.
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