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Indy

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The Tokyo Electron Indy is a deposition tool. The Tokyo Electron Indy-B-L is used for a HiK dielectric process. The Tokyo Electron Indy-B-L has a wafer size of 300mm.[1][2]

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What it is

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The Tokyo Electron Indy is a batch furnace system used for thermal processing and deposition in semiconductor manufacturing. The tool operates as a vertical furnace, processing multiple wafers simultaneously in a controlled gas ambient. Systems of this class perform thermal oxidation, diffusion, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of thin films.

How it works

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The Tokyo Electron Indy is a vertical furnace in which a batch of wafers is loaded into a quartz boat and inserted into a heated process tube. Gases are introduced at controlled flow rates and pressures, and the wafer temperature is ramped to the desired process setpoint. Film deposition occurs through thermal decomposition or surface reactions. The system supports multiple gas lines for processes such as nitride deposition and high‑k dielectric formation.

Why won't it start?

Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.

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What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Main power
480VAC, 3 phase[2]
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Wafer handling1

Wafer size
300mm[2]
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Configuration & options6

Manufacturer
Tokyo Electron[1]
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Model
Indy[1]
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Category
Deposition[1]
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Model variant
Indy-B-L[2]
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Process
HiK Dielectric Process[2]
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Load stations
Two load stations[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Indy-B-L—2010–2010HiK dielectric processagsemiconductor.com[2]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Main power480VAC, 3 phase[2]

Where are the manuals?

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer size does the Tokyo Electron Indy support?

The Tokyo Electron Indy B L model supports 300 mm wafers. The Indy I L model is also a 12‑inch (300 mm) furnace.[2][3]

What processes can the Indy system run?

The Indy system can run HiK Dielectric processes, as well as N2O, NH3, SiH2Cl2, SiH4 (PAC module), DCS Nitride, and D‑Poly. The Indy I L variant supports processes with NH3, DCS, SiGe, C2H4, HF with N2, and TiCl3 liquid.[3][2]

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The following facts about the Indy 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 Indy are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Indy are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • The process node or technology generation of the Indy is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Indy are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Indy are on record.

    Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist

Sources & citations

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  1. [1]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  2. [2]agsemiconductor.com — agsemiconductor.comagsemiconductor.com
  3. [3]Tokyo Electron Indy family | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  4. [4]Equipment inventory listing
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