Arc Detecting Shutdown Device minimizes product damage.
Press Release Summary:
Arc Detect Fast Shutdown provides shutdown of RF to minimize arc damage within CPMX matching networks and CX power supplies. Specifically, 1.5 µsec latching fast shutdown located in power supply interfaces with arc detect circuit in matching network, allowing automatic fast shutdown of RF during arc condition to minimize damage on end-user tooling and product. Integrated system promotes product yield while also protecting process equipment.
Original Press Release:
Comdel's New Arc Detect Fast Shutdown Minimizes Arc Damage
Gloucester, Massachusetts - Comdel, Inc., leading supplier of RF and DC power supplies and process instruments to the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries, offers a new Arc Detect Fast Shutdown option which provides shutdown of the RF to minimize arc damage. It is an integrated system that works within the matching network and power supply. Latching fast shutdown located in the power supply interfaces with the arc detect circuit in the matching network. This system allows for automatic fast shutdown of the RF during an arc condition to minimize damage on end user tooling and product, improving product yield while protecting process equipment. It provides ultra fast shutdown in less than 1.5 microseconds. The Arc Detect Fast Shutdown option is available on all Comdel CPMX matching networks and CX power supplies.
About Comdel, Inc.
Comdel, headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, designs, develops and manufactures innovative, high quality RF and DC power systems for leading companies in semiconductor, solar, metal heat-treating, dielectric heating, medical lasers, and thin film markets. Comdel's RF power systems offer the market's best power and frequency range, and are backed by an industry-leading research and development design department. To provide customers with support when and where they need it, Comdel maintains offices in the US, UK, Germany, Denmark, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Comdel is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
