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NSR 2205 i 12 D
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe NSR 2205 i 12 D belongs to the class of mask aligners and lithography tools used to transfer patterned features from a mask onto a wafer surface. Mask aligners are used in semiconductor fabrication to position a mask over a wafer and expose the wafer to patterned radiation.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedMask aligners work by bringing a mask into alignment with a coated wafer before exposure. The tool then projects or contacts the mask pattern onto the wafer so that the resist can be patterned for later processing.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Nikon NSR 2205 i 12 D sits in the lithography portion of semiconductor manufacturing. The tool is used after wafer preparation and photoresist coating and before development and subsequent etch or deposition steps.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Nikon NSR 2205 i 12 D is a lithography tool used for patterned transfer on semiconductor wafers. Tools of this class are used in front end and related patterning steps where mask-defined features must be replicated on a wafer surface.
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is a test and probe system used for?General reference — not yet source-verified
It is used to make controlled electrical contact with semiconductor devices or test structures so they can be measured, verified, and classified before later manufacturing steps.
What does the probing part do?General reference — not yet source-verified
The probing part brings conductive contacts into alignment with the target pads or nodes and maintains a stable connection long enough for electrical measurements to be taken.
What kinds of measurements does this class support?General reference — not yet source-verified
Such systems support electrical checks such as continuity, leakage, functional response, and other parametric measurements depending on the device and test setup.
Where is this equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing?General reference — not yet source-verified
It is typically used at wafer-level or other pre-package test stages, as well as in engineering and process development environments.
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the NSR 2205 i 12 D 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 NSR 2205 i 12 D are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the NSR 2205 i 12 D are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the NSR 2205 i 12 D are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the NSR 2205 i 12 D are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the NSR 2205 i 12 D is not on record.
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Sources & citations
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- [8]Used Equipment | Nikon Precision | Global Site — nikonprecision.com (Mar 25, 2015)web.archive.org
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.
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