Canon
5500 iZA
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What it is
How it works
Where it fits in the process flow
Applications
The FPA-5500iZa is intended for wafer exposure down to 350 nm.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Vacuum & pumping1
Wafer handling2
Optics & imaging5
- Overlay accuracy achieved
- 16nm through reticle magnification compensation and through improvements in Z and tilt compensation accuracy, stage environment control accuracy, and calibration accuracy[1]
Performance2
Configuration & options8
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide-Field | — | — | Configuration option listed as Wide-Field. | waferpedia.com[3] |
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Lamp4.5kW high-pressured mercury lamp[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What type of alignment system does a wafer stepper of this class typically use?General reference — not yet source-verified
Machines of this class typically employ off-axis or through-the-lens alignment systems that use optical detection of alignment marks on the wafer to achieve layer-to-layer overlay accuracy.
How does this machine handle different wafer sizes?General reference — not yet source-verified
Machines of this class are designed for a specific wafer size range, with automated handling systems and stages configured to accommodate standard wafer diameters through interchangeable chucks or adapters.
What is the typical throughput of a wafer stepper?General reference — not yet source-verified
Throughput in such systems depends on exposure field size, stage speed, and alignment complexity, but generally ranges from several tens to over a hundred wafers per hour.
Can this type of system be used for advanced process nodes?General reference — not yet source-verified
Machines of this class are generally suited for mature and legacy process nodes, where their resolution and alignment capabilities meet the requirements for less critical layers or older technology generations.
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 5500 iZA 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 5500 iZA are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 5500 iZA are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 5500 iZA are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 5500 iZA is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 5500 iZA are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]generalmanual.com — generalmanual.comgeneralmanual.com
- [2]Equipment inventory listing
- [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
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