Semiconductor Industry
Precision temperature control is an essential component in Semiconductor manufacturing. As wafer technology continues to advance, the need for temperature accuracy becomes ever more crucial. Whether your process be material removal, deposition, growth, or testing, temperature plays a crucial role. In an industry dominated by efficiency, the same standard should be expected in your temperature control equipment.
Typical Applications
Wafer Etching
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
Water baths for variable use in biological, medical or biochemical laboratories for temperatures from 25 to 100 °C. Shaking water baths from 10 to 99.9 °C for the lab.
Shaking water baths of the LAUDA Hydro series move samples in the laboratory with a linear or orbital shaking movement, depending on the model. LAUDA Hydro shaking water baths are reliable companions for continuous operation in daily laboratory work.
Application examples
- Bacteriological examinations
- Molecular biology
- Demulsibility studies
- Processing chemical reactions
- Thawing
- Metallurgical analysis
- Incubation of microbiological assays
- Warming Reagents
- Environmental studies
- Food processing (QC)
- Water quality research
- Cytochemistry
Working temperature min.
25 °C
Working temperature max.
100 °C
Efficiency Driven by Sustainability and Cost Savings
LAUDA-Noah SEMISTAT
Eco-Friendly: Refrigerant free (reducing GWP), exploring non- PFAS fluid options for sustainability.
Energy Efficient: Consumes less power than traditional units, minimizing operating costs.
Minimal Fluid Usage: 2.5L fluid reservoir reduces consumption, thereby reducing operating cost.
TE Technology: Operates efficiently, using power only under load.
Maintenance Advantage: Virtually maintenance-free with a single moving part, the pump.
Water baths for variable use in biological, medical or biochemical laboratories for temperatures from 25 to 100 °C. Shaking water baths from 10 to 99.9 °C for the lab.
Shaking water baths of the LAUDA Hydro series move samples in the laboratory with a linear or orbital shaking movement, depending on the model. LAUDA Hydro shaking water baths are reliable companions for continuous operation in daily laboratory work.
Application examples
- Bacteriological examinations
- Molecular biology
- Demulsibility studies
- Processing chemical reactions
- Thawing
- Metallurgical analysis
- Incubation of microbiological assays
- Warming Reagents
- Environmental studies
- Food processing (QC)
- Water quality research
- Cytochemistry
Working temperature min.
25 °C
Working temperature max.
100 °C
Thermoelectric (TE) System
Each module consists of p-type and n-type semiconductor pellets positioned between two ceramic plates. The pellets are connected in series electrically, and connected in parallel thermally. When a voltage is applied to a TE module, heat is transferred, or “pumped” from one side to the other. The effect is to rapidly cool one side and heat the other. Reversing polarity reverses the heat transfer direction, enabling a module to both heat and cool.
- No Moving Parts or Refrigerants: Enhancing reliability and reducing maintenance.
- Scalable Cooling: Increase cooling capacity with added modules.
- Efficient Control: Precisely regulating cooling and heating power through current modulation.
- Responsive Temperature Adjustment: Rapidly adapt to process temperature changes.
- Versatile Operation: Seamlessly transition between cooling and heating modes by changing polarity, eliminating the need for a heater.
Dynamic Temperature Control
Advantages of Dynamic Temperature Control
- Rapid Temperature Changes: Faster temperature ramp
rates for higher chamber productivity. - Reduced First Wafer Effect: Quicker temperature response
at the start of a lot (can even alleviate the need for a
dummy wafer). - Wafer-to-Wafer Uniformity: Consistent processing
outcomes across all wafers. - Compact Design: Occupies minimal space with sub-floor
installation (nearly zero footprint). - Modular Design: Simplifies troubleshooting and reduces
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Static System
Dynamic System
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