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Bruce 2 - Tube 5
Facts
Tube 5 is used for the wet oxidation of silicon dioxide.
It is equipped with an external torch to produce steam oxide at lower temperatures
Uses hydrogen gas and oxygen to produce a steam for the faster growth of silicon dioxide.
Wafers are loaded into quartz boats - current sizes are 100mm & 150mm.
Tube is considered contaminated - not qualified for MOS grade process.
Currently reserved for Dr. Hirschman's Research
Other Tubes
Personnel
Tool Engineer -
Process Engineer - Sean O'Brien
Process Engineer - Patricia Meller
Tool & Process Information
Bruce Furnace Recipe Request Sheet
If a new recipe is needed for the Bruce Furnace, fill out this sheet and return to Sean O'Brien