Process filtration for electronics industry
- Process filtration removes impurities and particles from the ultrapure water and process chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing. By removing particles and contaminants, advanced filtration systems help maintain consistent chip quality, higher yields, and reliable production performance.
- Process filtration systems protect the sensitive equipment and tools against corrosion, fouling, and damage.
- Modern filtration solutions for semiconductors support sustainable manufacturing by reducing the consumption of water and chemicals. They also help minimize industrial waste, emissions, and environmental impact, aligning with stricter regulatory standards.
- To achieve the high air quality needed for Clean Dry Air-CDA, semicon requires highly advanced filtration technology. Semiconductor applications demand superior air purity to protect processes and products. Our membrane-based filtration technology provides best-in-class performance, ensuring the required air quality levels for critical semiconductor environments.
The importance of CDA - clean dry air
The process filters are a crucial component used in the manufacturing processes within semiconductors FABs sites. As well as in sensitive electronic components or assembled products manufacturing locations.
Most of these processes need to operate 24x7 with high consistent throughput with stringent requirements on the quality of product. Any disruption in the process can cause huge losses for the manufacturers, so the filters need to ensure high quality and reliability.
These filters are used to purify contaminants (like airborn molecular contaminants) from gases or could be other impurities from the medium (CDA, gases, liquids, chemicals) used in the process.
Application movie: Medtronic electronics Switserland
Certified oil-free air compressors for semiconductor industry
Innovative technologies require more and especially better air quality.
Our range of compressors deliver certified oil-free air.
Our Z series of compressors were the first air compressors to achieve TÜV certification as “oil-free” (ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0). Additionally, we are the only compressor manufacturer to have received ISO 22000 certifications.
Energy recovery in electronics production
The production process of semiconductors and electronics is an extremely energy intensive process. Our solutions give huge opportunities to recover this energy. Heat is an inevitable by-product of air compression, with our energy recovery units you can reuse up to 90% of this otherwise lost energy. Reducing the production costs significantly as well as reducing your environmental footprint.
Applications of compressed air in semiconductor and electronic plants
Cooling air
Cooling of products in the clean room is the most critical clean air application in electronic plants.
Clean room
The clean room is the central part of the plant. Any dust or other contaminants must be eliminated in addition to controlling the temperature and humidity of the room. Meaning compressed air must be class 0 oil-free air to avoid any contamination.
Instrumentation & pneumatic tools
Compressed air is used for sorting, packaging, testing, handling, assembling, etching and more instrumentation or pneumatic applications. Using oil-free air ensure your products will not be contaminated during the production process.
Patterning
Paterning or photolitography is the process by which a specific pattern is imprinted on the wafer.
Purging
The purging of the vacuum and venturi pumps have to be done with oil-free air to avoid contamination.
Soldering
Soldering electronics with high quality nitrogen, thus nitrogen with a high purity level, has multiple benefits. It delivers improved performance and in addition it also promises environmental benefits.
Wastewater Treatment
Water used during the manufacturing process of an electronics plant must be treated before it can be returned to nature. More on Wastewater Treatment
The future of semiconductor technology
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The semiconductor industry is on track to become one of the few trillion-dollar sectors in the world. And it is also the backbone of many other sectors, such as automotive, technology, and the Internet.
To stay ahead of the curve in this fast-moving and competitive industry, you need to know the latest trends and innovations in chip design, production, and materials. But you also need to know the history and the current state of the industry.
That's why we have prepared this comprehensive guide for you
Compressed air solutions for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing
Oil-free air compressors and boosters
Oil-free air blowers
Filters and Dryers
Nitrogen generators
A reliable partner brings peace of mind
Reliability in your compressed air supplier is key. Clean dry air is a critical utility for semiconductor plants and having any interruptions can be disastrous. Our global service network is installed in more than 180 countries, this means that lead times are very short and minimizes any downtime if maintenance is required.