Maximize Blend Accuracy and Production Uptime
This DFS system consists of a Slurry Blender and Distribution system, an external Transfer unit, and a Control Cabinet that controls all units. The Blender receives customer-supplied chemical from the Transfer unit or bulk feed system and facility UPW, performing a blend to tanks inside of the system. Each blend is weight-monitored and can be tracked with flow meters to ensure accuracy.
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Topics: chemical blending, chemical distribution
Remove Expensive Labor-Intensive Offline Metrologies and Manual Process Adjustments
DFS recently completed a process characterization and successfully developed onboard control technology that allows for closed-loop control of a customer-specific semiconductor cmp slurry solution in a blend and distribution operation.
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Topics: process control, chemical mechanical planarization, chemical blending, chemical blender
5 Advantages of the New DFS Fusion™ RMB Blender
DFS’s new patent pending Fusion™ RMB Blender is an active and reverse calculating mass balance system that is overall less equipment, at a lower cost, with improved flexibility and trending features.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Gemu and DFS Collaborate on UHP Reliable Systems to Produce <10ppt Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH) On Site
The Diversified Fluid Solutions (DFS) on-demand blending system produces high purity ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH), which is a combination of ammonia gas (NH3) and high purity water.
DFS systems produce ultra high purity (UHP) chemical blends with impurity levels below the 10 ppt detection limit, which leads to a high level of process reliability.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending, ammonium hydroxide generation
DFS Fusion™ MCBS+
The DFS Fusion™ MCBS+ blends slurries or aqueous chemicals through our inline On-Demand™ blend technology or by weight and volume. All blending methods receive chemical from the customer-supplied chemical source, UPW, or on-board vessels.
Blends are prepared in either of the two 114L blend and dispense tanks, and each blend is verified through the blend specific on-board metrology set. The system maintains and supplies constant temperature and pressure control to the production area tools. Maglev pumps (one per tank) are used for the main chemical supply, and pneumatic pumps are used for blend recirculation and transfer from external vessels.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Fusion™ MCBS: A Closer Look
The DFS Fusion™ MCBS is a mobile chemical blending platform that can feed up to three production tools. The MCBS blends chemical by weight or by volume from externally connected source vessels, house ultrapure water (UPW), and optional house-supplied chemical.
Blends are verified through the on-board metrology in the blend tank and then transferred to the day tank maintaining constant temperature and pressure-controlled supply to the production areas. The MCBS uses a single centrifugal pump for the main chemical supply and pneumatic pumps for blend recirculation and transfer from the external vessels.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Reduce Contamination Risk, Produce UHP NH4OH On-Site
In our semiconductor manufacturing industry, everyone is constantly trying to save money and space when and where they can.
This usually translates to where and whom you buy your chemical supplies and equipment.
This is done with a major focus on the least amount of risk exposure possible.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Decade In Review
August 12, 2019 was a major milestone in the life of DFS, as it marked our 10th anniversary. Ten years prior Fred Elsey and Darren Willey fully invested themselves and initiated the journey toward establishing DFS as a leader in chemical blending and distribution equipment. Their vision and effort created the foundation for what we know of DFS today and where it is positioned for the future.
In recognition of this milestone, we'd like to highlight some of the many achievements that have occurred over the course of the first 10 years of our journey as a company.
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Topics: chemical blending, careers, gas systems
FULLY AUTOMATED DUAL LOOP SLURRY BLENDING SYSTEM
The fully automated DFS Fusion™ Dual Loop Slurry Chemical Blender is designed to allow for blending of up to 3 Chemicals and UPW with the ability to handle additional slurry inputs if needed. This system will also inject, monitor, and maintain hydrogen peroxide concentration utilizing ultrasonic flow meters, metering valves and refractive index.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
A Closer Look at the Components of A DFS Fusion™ Modular Chemical Blender
DFS Blenders greatly reduce the floor space requirements, facilitation costs, and the total cost of ownership for blended chemistries. Process yield / improvements are a large impact area because of our blenders’ accuracy. The more on-target the chemicals are in assay; the less rework or process target adjustments have to take place in the production environment.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Honoring Fred Elsey's Successful Career and Retirement
When Fred Elsey and Darren Willey started Diversified Fluid Solutions (DFS) in 2009, they had decades of experience, industry contacts, a worthy reputation, and faith that they could create a company with unmatched value. Ten years later, DFS has grown from 6 to 130 employees and business is stronger than ever.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the growing team, Fred was recently able to announce his retirement with a firm sense that his original vision will endure.
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Topics: chemical blending, careers, gas systems
DFS Team Called In To Improve Accuracy, Reduce Waste, and Increase ThroughPut on Legacy Chemical Blenders
Lead by a three man team made up of a PLC Programmer, and (2) Field Service Technicians, DFS was able to complete an insitu, on-site upgrade to a client's existing OEM chemical blender systems. The upgrade came as a result of a request from a large semiconductor manufacturer, inquiring if DFS could do anything to improve their existing OEM chemical blender performance.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
DFS Announces New Fusion™ On-Demand™ Mobile Chemical Blender
Designed for one of our newest customers in New Mexico, the DFS Fusion™ On-Demand™ Mini Mix is engineered to transfer chemical from an interchangeable 5 gallon Pail and bulk supply to the internal On-Demand Blender.
Chemical 1 is supplied via the internal vessel. UPW, and Chemical 2 are supplied via the house supply source.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Versatile On-Demand Chemical Blender is a Big Hit with Semiconductor Manufacturer
DFS recently developed and released a compact SC-1, 3 part blender, for a large Semiconductor Manufacturer. The Standard Clean Solution #1 (SC-1) process involves a sequence of cleaning steps using “standard” solutions and employs a mixture of ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and DI water (H2O). The system enables recipe customization through an HMI with verified authorization.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Precise control of chemical composition through use of on-site chemical blending and mixing systems improves overall IC process yield.
This is accomplished by providing more consistent quality of materials that come into contact with the wafer and its forming circuits.
On-site blending results in tighter assay control, higher purity, and lower particles. On-site blenders also allow users to test materials suppliers for comparison to optimize ROI and control cost.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Uses and Benefits of Mobile Chemical Blending Systems (MCBS)
A given factory's chemical formulations are pushed to: 1) improve affordability, while 2) requiring higher process performances in critical areas. One way to accomplish both goals is to target incoming chemical solutions that are high in concentrations and complexity.
Achieving the proper dilution and high performance in current and upcoming process nodes requires complex blends of organic and inorganic compounds in CMP slurry formulations. The combinations of all these factors result in products that have nuanced mixing and handling requirements.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Characterization and importance of chemical mix uniformity, precision, and preservation of purity levels to reduce cost, prevent rework/scrap, and increase Process yield overall.
Manufacturers place a great deal of emphasis on cost reduction, prevention of rework or scrap, and increasing overall process yield. One result has been a rise in precision and control technology innovations geared towards process chemicals uniformity.
Many focus on individual aspects of metrology for quantitative, or qualitative determination, either by off-line or inline methods, with the intent to achieve the highest productivity at the lowest cost.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
Preparing a DFS High-Purity CMP Slurry Blender For Delivery
Diversified Fluid Solutions recently completed work on a precision slurry blender which increases overall production capacity and process control.
Through advancements in our proprietary blending technology, the fully-automated Fusion™ Slurry Blender eliminates deadlegs in the flow path of the slurry while managing loop pressure control to +/- 0.3 psi.
The end result is improved yields, process control and repeatability across the board.
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Topics: process control, chemical blending
During the month of September, Diversified Fluid Solutions (DFS) of Boise, Idaho hosted a delegation of Korean technicians from SEBO Corp, (SEBO), a leading contractor and manufacturer in Korea.
DFS designs and manufactures high-purity chemical, gas and slurry blending and distribution systems for high tech customers worldwide. DFS recently licensed SEBO to manufacture DFS blending and distribution systems for certain Asian semiconductor markets. SEBO is currently building a state of the art factory in Korea to manufacture the systems.
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Topics: chemical blending, gas systems
In Recognition of Paul Lyons - DFS Fluid Management Systems Engineer
Paul Lyons, one of the first employees of Diversified Fluid Solutions, has left the company to take an engineering position elsewhere.
"Paul was a critical contributor in building DFS to where it is today, due to his knowledge, technical skill and passion for creating the best fluid blending and distribution systems possible," said Fred Elsey, CEO of DFS. "Paul's dedication started when we were just getting off the ground and he has been a key factor in making DFS a leading supplier of advanced fluid management systems to the semiconductor industry."
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Topics: chemical blending, careers, gas systems