Semiconductor Tool Parameter Monitoring Solutions

A semiconductor transistor is a part with specific electronic properties that allow it to serve as a component in microchips and modern electronics like phones, laptops, and more. As these components are small and require precise manufacturing methods, there are facilities dedicated to their manufacture.

These facilities consist of several levels including air handlers and scrubbers for exhaust, HEPA room, fab cleanroom, and subfab areas. The control of pressure, flow, and temperature within the facility is essential.

Semiconductor process tools are used for the production of microchips and other microelectronic components. These process tools are highly engineered and have a multitude of applications such as pneumatics, electrical, electronics, fume exhaust, chemical & gas distribution, radio frequency (RF) generation, and ultra-high vacuum. Dwyer products help to ensure that process tools are being monitored and controlled to the system owner’s designated parameters.  Continue reading “Semiconductor Tool Parameter Monitoring Solutions”

Monitoring Solutions for Semiconductor HEPA/ULPA Rooms

Semiconductor Fab with HEPA/ULPA Room Highlighted

A semiconductor transistor is a part with specific electronic properties that allow it to serve as a component in microchips and modern electronics like phones, laptops, and more. As these components are small and require precise manufacturing methods, there are facilities dedicated to their manufacture.

These facilities consist of several levels including air handlers and scrubbers for exhaust, HEPA room, fab cleanroom, and subfab areas. The control of differential pressure within the facility is essential for the safety of both equipment and personnel.

Semiconductor Fab with HEPA/ULPA Room Highlighted
Semiconductor Fab HEPA/ULPA Room

The HEPA/ULPA rooms are found in the space above a semiconductor cleanroom. This area has filtration equipment that removes particulates from the outside environment. A HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter and/or an ULPA (ultra low particulate air) filter is used to trap small contaminants and prevent them from entering the fab cleanroom area. The fab cleanroom has to be free of particulates, as it is where semiconductor devices such as microscopic transistors are manufactured. Something as small as a molecule from a fragrance can destroy one of these transistors, making proper filtration an essential part of the semiconductor fabrication process.  Continue reading “Monitoring Solutions for Semiconductor HEPA/ULPA Rooms”

Importance of Monitoring IAQ During Wildland Fire Season

wildfireThis June has seen record-breaking wildfires in Canada, with many fires still raging across the provinces and territories. The blaze, which has resulted in many individuals being forced from their homes and is expected to continue throughout the 2023 wildland fire season (canada.ca), has also brought with it thick smoke/smog for Canada’s USA neighbors.  Continue reading “Importance of Monitoring IAQ During Wildland Fire Season”

Visit Us at the Process Heating & Cooling Show!

It’s here! The Process Heating & Cooling Show kicks off today at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Be sure to stop by booth 313 to meet the Dwyer Instruments and Omega Engineering teams, and learn how we can help with your next process automation project. 

We will have a flow bench at the booth where you can see our products in action including the latest temperature, pressure, flow, and industrial internet of things (IIoT) technologies. Continue reading “Visit Us at the Process Heating & Cooling Show!”