Semiconductor Manufacturing
Semiconductor manufacturers operate on scales far beyond what most of us can fathom, producing microelectronic devices that connect continents (and even planets) using technologies that operate in the realm of nanometers. As the Semiconductor industry continues to break boundaries, precision instrumentation and process controls must reach new heights in reliability, accuracy, and integrity to keep pace – precisely the mission that Whitman Controls’ sensors and instruments serve best.
CHALLENGES
The world we’ll all live in tomorrow is extraordinarily dependent on progress made in Semiconductor engineering today, as worldwide demands for energy, information, and automation march incessantly forward. Operating at the bleeding-edge of data and manufacturing technologies, the Semiconductor industry faces technical challenges that require the most of its process control component suppliers.
EXTREME QUALITY CONTROL
➤ At each step of manufacturing – from wafer processing to die preparation to IC packaging – semiconductor devices are susceptible to contamination and damage from the smallest trace particles, atmospheric gases, moisture, and even light exposure. Maintaining ultra-high quality control throughout a production process is paramount, as is detecting quality risks immediately so as to avoid costly rework and rejects.
ENSURING CONTINUOUS PROCESS INTEGRITY
➤ In tandem with high quality control, maintaining process integrity in semiconductor manufacturing is equally critical towards assuring a dependable, repeatable production environment where decisions can be made with confidence, not based on guesswork. Ample and redundant data points, 1oo2 or higher failure protection, real-time calibration and drift cross-checking, and defensible data transmission and storage are just a few of these unique challenges.
AN ENDLESS FRONTIER
➤ Semiconductor manufacturing is about as closed-loop of an industry as it gets. In order to create new chip technologies, the industry must first produce the new equipment and solutions needed to manufacture those technologies. This means that practically every new product generation also requires a new manufacturing generation, creating an endless frontier of first-ever technology iterations – a whole new meaning to the term ‘custom’.
SOLUTIONS
Sterile-grade, multi-tested, ISO quality certified instrumentation that can be fully customized and shipped within days – these are just a few of the ways that Whitman Controls specifically solves challenges within the Semiconductor industry.
Ultra-Pure Sensor Technology
Ultra-pure, fully traceable applications demand instrumentation that is not just a match in specifications, but is completely manufactured and delivered under high-purity procedures. Whitman produces Ultra-Pure sensors featuring austenitic stainless-steel materials, electron beam welds, helium leak-checking, NEMA 4X housings, documented pre-ship cleaning and sealed packaging. Further, our Ultra-Pure sensors have industry-leading cycle, temperature, pressure, and set-point ranges that assure high reliability in the most sensitive applications.
ISO Quality Control
Our product quality may speak for itself, but how can we assure this before you put our instruments into use? Whitman Controls is an ISO 9001 Certified business, providing you with the assurance that our products are entirely designed, manufactured, tested, and delivered using third-party verified practices, complete with total process documentation, material traceability, and chain of custody control.
Extensive Application Engineering Support
Whenever you face a new application, unique challenge, difficult design constraint, or other technical concern, Whitman's application engineers stand ready to support you with their broad experience and honed expertise across nearly all industries. Our ability to troubleshoot and resolve application challenges is a testament to our dedication to our customer’s success long after their purchase is complete.
Full Product Customization and Value-Add
Our predefined product catalog of hundreds of instruments is only the tip of the iceberg here at Whitman Controls. We can fully customize virtually any of our product models to your exact needs. We're especially excited about emergent applications and highly technical challenges, and can help you with one-off R&D samples as well as high volume production runs of your World's First instrument design, plus custom wiring harnesses, adaptors, and kits.
SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPLICATION
PRODUCTS
Whitman Controls offers multiple instrument, switch, and transmitter models that are engineered to match the demands of the Semiconductor Industry, such as these below related products.
W117G Ultra Pure Pressure Switch
The W117G Ultra Pure Stainless Steel Pressure Switches have all welded stainless steel interiors which are Helium leak checked to pass 4 x 10-9 Std CC/Sec. These switches are used in silicon wafer ovens, numerous medical devices and other applications where even the slightest impurities are not tolerated.
W117V Ultra Pure Vacuum Switch
The W117V Ultra Pure Stainless Steel Vacuum Switches have all welded stainless steel interiors which are Helium leak checked to pass 4 x 10-9 Std CC/Sec. These switches are used in silicon wafer ovens, numerous medical devices, and other applications where even the slightest impurities are not tolerated.
W117LV Ultra Pure Long Body Vacuum Switch
The W117LG NEMA 4 Ultra Pure Stainless Steel Pressure Switches have all welded stainless steel interiors which are Helium leak checked to pass 4 x 10-9 Std cc/sec. These are the NEMA 4 rated weather-proof, liquid-resistant version of the W117G, suitable for out¬side applications or in areas of condensing humidity.
W117 In-Stock Ultra Pure Pressure Switch
The W117 In-Stock switches come with fewer options than our customizable W117 switches, but are available for same day shipping when an order is placed prior to 1pm EST. These Ultra Pure Stainless Steel Pressure Switches have all welded stainless steel interiors which are Helium leak checked to pass 4 x 10-9 Std CC/Sec. The W117 is used in silicon wafer ovens, numerous medical devices and other applications where even the slightest impurities are not tolerated.
P802 High Pressure Stainless Steel Pressure Transmitter
The P802 Series Pressure Transducers are all-welded stainless steel sensors with pressure ranges up to 20,000psig. These devices are highly configurable with numerous fitting and electrical connection options, allowing use across a range of media and applications. The composition of these units make them ideal in more rugged environments where accuracy of measurement is critical.
The T150D Adjustable Stainless Steel Miniature Temperature Switches provide the end-user with a wide range of functionality without impacting durability. The T150 is designed for use up to 510°F but can withstand temperatures up to 800°F while still protecting the set point and life of the switch. The limit filled, saturated vapor sensor is in direct contact with the temperature-sensing outer shell producing fast response and accurate temperature control. The external setting scale provides full range adjustment and the external lock screw allows for easy adjustment of set point.
