VPG+ 200 / VPG+400

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A powerful production tool for standard photomasks and microstructures in i-line resists

  • Product Description

  • The VPG+ 200 / VPG+ 400 Volume Pattern Generators are direct laser lithography systems designed for i-line resist applications on small and mid-size subtrates up to 410 x 410 mm2. Applications include product prototyping, MEMS, advanced packaging, 3D integration, LED and OLED production, microfluidics, and compound semiconductors.

    The VPG+ features an ultra-high-speed exposure engine and automated alignment, both specifically developed for the VPG+ 200/ VPG+ 400 systems. This field-proven technology combines high resolution, outstanding image quality, and fast throughput. Stabilization of writing conditions ensures mask-to-mask reproducibility and compensates for any variations during long exposures.

  • Product Highlights

  • Exposure Quality

    Edge roughness 40 nm; CD uniformity 65 nm; Mura correction; edge detection

    High Exposure Speed

    Custom-made high-speed spatial light modulator; optimized optical engine performance and data path, making it the fastest tool available on the market in its category; 14″ (400 mm) in <21 minutes

    Writing Stability

    Integrated metrology system with flowbox and software correction to compensate for any variations in environmental parameters

    Alignment Accuracy

    2nd layer alignment 225 nm; autofocus compensation range 80 µm; stitching 60 nm

    Automated Alignment

    Automated global and field alignment with distortion correction. Sophisticated 2D correction matrix for stage position calibration

  • Available Modules

  • Variable Stage Dimensions

    Accommodate substrates up to 205 mm or 410 mm

    3 Write Modes

    Resolution varying from 750 nm to 2 µm

    Laser Source

    355 nm laser for exposing i-line resists such as SU-8 and IP 3600. 532 nm laser for writing emulsion photomasks

    Customization

    Backside alignment, infrared alignment, special substrate handling on request

    Service Contracts

    Service Level Agreements for faster on-site support and access to spare parts

The VPG+ 200 / VPG+ 400 Volume Pattern Generators are direct laser lithography systems designed for i-line resist applications on small and mid-size subtrates up to 410 x 410 mm2. Applications include product prototyping, MEMS, advanced packaging, 3D integration, LED and OLED production, microfluidics, and compound semiconductors.

The VPG+ features an ultra-high-speed exposure engine and automated alignment, both specifically developed for the VPG+ 200/ VPG+ 400 systems. This field-proven technology combines high resolution, outstanding image quality, and fast throughput. Stabilization of writing conditions ensures mask-to-mask reproducibility and compensates for any variations during long exposures.

Exposure Quality

Edge roughness 40 nm; CD uniformity 65 nm; Mura correction; edge detection

High Exposure Speed

Custom-made high-speed spatial light modulator; optimized optical engine performance and data path, making it the fastest tool available on the market in its category; 14″ (400 mm) in <21 minutes

Writing Stability

Integrated metrology system with flowbox and software correction to compensate for any variations in environmental parameters

Alignment Accuracy

2nd layer alignment 225 nm; autofocus compensation range 80 µm; stitching 60 nm

Automated Alignment

Automated global and field alignment with distortion correction. Sophisticated 2D correction matrix for stage position calibration

Variable Stage Dimensions

Accommodate substrates up to 205 mm or 410 mm

3 Write Modes

Resolution varying from 750 nm to 2 µm

Laser Source

355 nm laser for exposing i-line resists such as SU-8 and IP 3600. 532 nm laser for writing emulsion photomasks

Customization

Backside alignment, infrared alignment, special substrate handling on request

Service Contracts

Service Level Agreements for faster on-site support and access to spare parts

Customer applications

A full 150-mm-wafer filled with a hexagonal pillar array. In such 2D replication master, no visible stitching errors are allowed. The resulting circular structures have a diameter of around 1.7 μm at the top and around 3 μm at the pitch. (Courtesy of IMS Chips)
A full 150-mm-wafer filled with a hexagonal pillar array. In such 2D replication master, no visible stitching errors are allowed. The resulting circular structures have a diameter of around 1.7 μm at the top and around 3 μm at the pitch. (Courtesy of IMS Chips)
8-level quartz Diffractive Optical Element (DOE) exposed using VPG+ system. The pixels are about 2 μm in size, the array of devices covers an area of about 20 mm. (Courtesy of IMS Chips)
8-level quartz Diffractive Optical Element (DOE) exposed using VPG+ system. The pixels are about 2 μm in size, the array of devices covers an area of about 20 mm. (Courtesy of IMS Chips)
The IMS Gate Forest® technology is a “sea-of-gates” mixed-signal gate array integrating analog and digital functionality on a single chip. The microelectronic elements on the master can be individually configured by adding the respective contacts. In a Mix&Match-approach, stepper lithography patterned the CMOS masters, and personalized contacts and metallization layers were added using VPG+ 400 laser lithography. (Courtesy of IMS Chips)
The IMS Gate Forest® technology is a “sea-of-gates” mixed-signal gate array integrating analog and digital functionality on a single chip. The microelectronic elements on the master can be individually configured by adding the respective contacts. In a Mix&Match-approach, stepper lithography patterned the CMOS masters, and personalized contacts and metallization layers were added using VPG+ 400 laser lithography. (Courtesy of IMS Chips)
The VPG+ 200 and VPG+ 400 present the solution to fabricate high-quality photomasks required for advanced packaging applications. For some applications, e.g., Through-Silicon Via (TSV) for 3D-integrated circuits, direct write lithography is currently the only available advanced packaging solution. The VPG+ 200 and the VPG+ 400 maskless lithography systems offer high speed, automatic distortion compensation and excellent resolution in order to master these applications.
The VPG+ 200 and VPG+ 400 present the solution to fabricate high-quality photomasks required for advanced packaging applications. For some applications, e.g., Through-Silicon Via (TSV) for 3D-integrated circuits, direct write lithography is currently the only available advanced packaging solution. The VPG+ 200 and the VPG+ 400 maskless lithography systems offer high speed, automatic distortion compensation and excellent resolution in order to master these applications.
Waveguides for Photonics applications created using Mix&Match-approach with both e-beam and laser lithography. (Courtesy of IMS Chips)
Waveguides for Photonics applications created using Mix&Match-approach with both e-beam and laser lithography. (Courtesy of IMS Chips)
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Technical Data

Write modeIIIIII
Writing performance
Minimum structure size [μm]0.7512
Address grid [nm]12.52550
Edge roughness [3σ, nm]405070
CD uniformity [3σ, nm]6575110
Stitching [3σ, nm]6070100
2nd layer alignment [3σ, nm]225350500
Write speed [mm²/min] 97031506400
System features
Light sourceHigh-power DPSS laser with 355 nm
Maximum substrate sizes9″ x 9″ / 17″ x 17″
Substrate thickness0 to 12 mm (other thicknesses on request)
Maximum exposure area205 x 205 mm2 / 410 x 410 mm2
AutofocusRealtime autofocus system (optical and pneumatic)
Autofocus compensation rangeUp to 150 µm
Flowbox(Closed-loop) temperature controlled environmental chamber
Alignment Camera system for metrology and alignment; backside and IR alignment options
Other features and optionsStage map correction, Mura correction, Edge detector system, Multiple data input formats (DXF, CIF, GDSII and Gerber files); full automatic wafer and mask handling options including prealigner, optional Zerodur™ stage and special chucks
System dimensions
System / Electronic rack
Width [mm]2605 / 800
Depth [mm]1652 / 650
Height [mm]2102 / 1800
Weight [kg]3000 / 180
Installation requirements
Electrical400 VAC ± 5 %, 50/60 Hz, 32 A
Compressed air6 - 10 bar

Please note
Specifications depend on individual process conditions and may vary according to equipment configuration. Write speed depends on pixel size and write mode. Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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