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The process of making chips begins with taking precise measurements. In the production of microchips, even the smallest temperature variation can impact the quality of the final product. With more than a decade of experience, LIAT’s specializes in microchip production cooling solutions that address the extreme temperature control requirements of the production of microchips. LIAT’s microchip production cooling solutions are inseparable from production’s core advanced technologies. This article examines how the microchip production cooling solutions from LIAT are unmatched in the industry and why they are integral to the production of microchips.
Microchip production cooling solutions from LIAT ensure process stability through precise temperature control. Advanced microchip production technologies such as 2.5D and 5nm microchip production can result in the thermal deformation of the production wafer if the temperature of the cooling solutions are not carefully controlled. This maintains the same temperature throughout the etching, deposition, and lithography processes and eliminates the defects that are caused by thermal jostles during the process. This decreased the yield loss due to thermal jostles to less than 10%. This is why the microchip production cooling solutions from LIAT are trust.
Supports Cutting Edge Chip Manufacturing
Challenging advanced manufacturing processes like chiplet integration and 3D packaging require specialized thermal management solutions. At LIAT, we design our systems to integrate seamlessly with advanced processes in semiconductor manufacturing with sophisticated thermal management, and control systems in the range of -100°C to +200°C. Our systems are designed to complement the varied and unique thermal load profiles of high density chip designs, absorbing and dissipating heat while maintaining process integrity and flow. From the point of view of TSMC 5N compliance to the fluorinated refrigerants phase-out and support of high-yield chiplet fabrication, LIAT’s semiconductor-grade refrigerants are the most reliable. Thus, refrigerants are essential for manufacturers targeting advanced chip technologies.
Reduces Operational Costs
Energy-savings in chip manufacturing (and LIAT’s semiconductor-grade refrigerants) go beyond sustainability in design. Refrigerants with modular systems designed to optimize heat exchange and incorporate inverter technology focus on consistent operational performance while reducing power consumption. LIAT semiconductor-grade Refrigerants translate energy savings into operational cost savings, and more importantly, sustainability for manufacturing chip in high volumes. Once in focused utilization, the refrigerants translate to efficiency, with extended operational life and lower maintenance cycles. For large scale chip manufacturing facilities (chip fabs), the refrigerants translate operational efficiency into optimized annual expenses.
Provides a Clean and Safe Refrigeration System
When making chips, the factory must be kept free of contaminants. LIAT's semiconductor-grade refrigeration systems are made in a Class 100 cleanroom and are designed for contamination free environments. Because of the negative pressure, no particulates escape from the refrigeration system into the factory. Because of LIAT’s closed loop system design, there will be no contamination from the refrigeration system into the manufacturing process, which protects the wafers and chips. LIAT’s semiconductor-grade refrigeration is designed for contaminated free environments and uses refrigerants with 0 ODP and a low GWP, which complies with the Kigali Amendment. Because of the design, LIAT’s refrigeration systems can be used in high purification environments to produce chips.
Provides Customizable Solutions for Diverse Needs
Different chips have different requirements modifications for the refrigeration system. LIAT’s semiconductor-grade refrigeration makes available all of the necessary modifications. Their R&D teams provide modifications such as temperature control, selectable communication settings, and customized ports for the circulation of liquids. LIAT's refrigeration systems for semiconductor manufacturing, testing of new energy components, and for the infrastructure of data centers are also highly adaptable. LIAT is able to provide you with the specific solution you need to ensure that your system is the perfect fit for your process, in order to modify and improve the output of your process.
Backed by Professional R&D and Global Support
LIAT has one of the most advanced R&D teams and global service networks in semiconductor grade refrigeration. The company has over 40 dedicated researchers and technical specialists and spends significant money on cutting edge refrigeration technology. LIAT has a service network across 7 locations in the US, Australia, and Russia. The after sales support team provides timely maintenance and technical support on refrigerating systems. The support and maintenance activities done by LIAT give the manufacturers uninterrupted operation on their production lines.