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Ultrasonic Sensors for the Semiconductor Industry

 Ultrasonic Sensors for the Semiconductor Industry

Ultrasonic Sensors for the Semiconductor Industry

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of ultrasonic sensors designed for non-invasive fluid monitoring in the semiconductor industry. It highlights the SEMIFLOW CO.65 and SONOFLOW IL.52 flow meters, emphasizing their application in ensuring accurate flow measurement and process quality improvement.

Specifications and Features
  • SEMIFLOW CO.65: Designed for non-contact flow measurement on rigid plastic tubes, offering high chemical resistance and compact design. It provides real-time flow measurement with an accuracy of up to +/- 1% and supports volume totalizing up to 400 L/min.
  • SONOFLOW IL.52: Suitable for ultra-low flow rates, featuring instantaneous response time and chemical resistance. It is ideal for high-temperature and demanding applications.

Measurement Principles
  • Ultrasonic Transit-Time: Used in SEMIFLOW and SONOFLOW sensors to determine flow rates by measuring the time difference of ultrasonic waves traveling with and against the liquid flow.
  • Bubble Detection: SONOCHECK ABD06 sensors detect air bubbles using dynamic amplitude monitoring, crucial for preventing process disruptions.

Applications
The sensors are applicable in various semiconductor processes, including chemical supply, lithography, plating, resist coating, and wafer cleaning. They ensure stability and high quality by providing constant flow measurement and early detection of air bubbles.

Certifications and Compliance
The products are certified according to ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485, with ATEX/IECEx certifications for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Additional Products and Accessories
  • SEMIFLOW CO.66: Designed for hazardous areas, offering explosion protection and easy integration without process interruption.
  • SONOCONTROL 15: A non-contact level switch for low-level control and overflow indication.
  • SONOCHECK ABD06: Air bubble detectors for critical processes, ensuring timely detection to save resources.

Software and Support
SONOTEC provides software for sensor configuration, control, and data collection, along with portable USB data converters and remote displays for easy monitoring and adjustments.

Conclusion
SONOTEC's ultrasonic sensors offer robust, non-invasive solutions for fluid monitoring in the semiconductor industry, ensuring high measurement performance and process reliability.
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Catalog excerpts

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Semiconductor Industry ULTRASONIC SENSORS MADE IN GERMANY Non-Invasive Fluid Monitoring

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SEMIFLOW® CO.65 | Non-Contact Flow Meter For Highly Accurate Flow Measurement on Rigid Plastic Tubes & Pipes Reliable liquid flow measurement plays an important role in semiconductor process management. SEMIFLOW CO.65 flow meters can effectively monitor wet processes to ensure a constant flow of the liquid or manage volume dispensing at the points of use. By implementing an accurate and reliable flow measurement, fabs can significantly improve their process quality. The SEMIFLOW sensors are industry-proven cutting-edge flow meters that combine the need for a robust design with an innovative clamp-on...

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SEMIFLOW® CO.66 | Flow Meter for Hazardous Areas For Use in Zone 1 Areas According to ATEX / IECEx Specifically developed for the use in hazardous environments, the SEMIFLOW Ex1 Set opens a new product category for non-contact liquid flow measurement on rigid plastic tubing. It consists of the intrinsically safe SEMIFLOW CO.66 PI Ex1 flow sensor and the control gear Barrier Box ST Ex1. ATEX / IECEx Certifications → Protected against explosion hazard by gas, vapors, or fogs acc. to gas group IIB → Device protection level (EPL) “Gb” for use in Zone 1 acc. to ATEX / IECEx SONOFLOW® IL.52 | Ultra-Low...

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SONOCHECK® ABD06 | Non-Contact Air Bubble Detector The non-contact air bubble detectors SONOCHECK ABD06 can spot bubbles down to 1 μl and can also be used as full / empty detectors. In critical processes of wafer manufacturing the presence of air bubbles or empty lines can lead to extensive consequences. Thus, their timely detection is crucial to save resources and increase yield. Unique Product Benefits → High grade sensors for air bubble monitoring and full / empty detection → Compact design with integrated electronics for data processing → Clamp-on mechanism for measurement directly through...

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Non-Contact Flow Meters & Bubble Detectors for the Semiconductor Industry The semiconductor industry is characterized by a number of processes in which different abrasive, adherent, corrosive, and ultra-pure liquids are used. To assure the stability and high quality of these processes, a constant flow measurement as well as the precise and early detection of air bubbles or empty lines are of utmost importance. Fields of Application: — Chemical supply / delivery (CCSS/CDS) — Chemical mechanical planarization / polishing (CMP) — Resist coating — Slurry blending / mixing — Wafer / mask cleaning

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Accessories SONOTEC Software | Configure, Control, Collect → Configure and calibrate sensors for different applications onsite → Control sensor performance and outputs → Collect measurement and sensor data → Monitor real-time flow and totalize volume Portable USB Data Converter → Easy and mobile power supply of SEMIFLOW and SONOFLOW flow meters → Direct transfer of measurement data → Convenient connection of flow meters to a PC via USB Remote Display → Easy temporary and permanent flow monitoring of SEMIFLOW and SONOFLOW sensor → Clear visualization of sensor parameters (flow, volume, status)...

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