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3290

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3290 — Inventory photo — Fig. 013290Inventory photo^[1]

What it is

The system is designed to process 6-inch (150 mm) wafers.^[1]^[5]^[4]

How it works

The system can be configured with an ECS 3000 or MST 3000 controller platform.^[1]^[4]

Where it fits in the process flow

General reference — not yet source-verified

In semiconductor fabrication, PVD sputtering is used after photolithography and etching steps to deposit metal layers for interconnects, contacts, and barrier films. The Novellus 3290 is positioned in the deposition module of a fab, typically upstream of chemical-mechanical planarization or subsequent patterning steps.

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Wafer size: 6 inch^[1]

Configuration & options4

ECS 3000 or MST 3000^[1]; Fully refurbished^[1]
Process type: PVD sputter physical vapor deposition^[1]
Configuration options: ECS 3000 or MST 3000^[4]

Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
Novellus / Varian 3290 STQ	—	—	A sputtering system designed for 6-inch wafers.	waferpedia.com^[5]

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer size does the Novellus 3290 support?

The Novellus 3290 processes 6-inch (150 mm) wafers.^[1]^[5]^[4]

Which controller platforms are available for the Novellus 3290?

The system can be configured with an ECS 3000 or MST 3000 controller.^[1]^[4]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the 3290 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 3290 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the 3290 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 3290 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 3290 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 3290 are on record.
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