Semiconductor

Below you will find white papers on topics involving process control and automation.

Manifolds: Finding a Solution Before the Problem Strikes

Submitted by Rusty Walton || Valin Corporation

In the semiconductor industry, keeping equipment in top shape is a chief priority. To ensure that every batch of wafers coming out of the process meets the meticulous industry standards for quality, every component in the process must be regularly maintained.

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Condition Monitoring: What Are We Measuring?

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

The concepts of preventive maintenance and condition monitoring are not always characterized in a way that is entirely accurate. They sometimes seem to be treated as a one-size-fits-all service that many operators believe they need. However, these concepts can mean very different things depending on the application.

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VFDs: Running to Failure

Submitted by Kair Turubayev || Valin Corporation

With an understanding of the economic implications of VFDs running until failure, it is also important to be aware of the safety implications of such a feature.

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Improving Yield through Upgraded Pneumatic Manifolds

Submitted by Sri Gavini || Valin Corporation

It is on the top of every decision makers mind in the semiconductor industry: yield. Operators are continually doing what they can to improve their throughput and maximize yield in terms of wafer production, all with keeping an eye on increasing profitability. 

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Understanding the Feedstock with Valin

Submitted by Norman Hall || Valin Corporation

The only way to achieve a specified purity level is to select and install proper filtration, with the job intended and the task fully understood. Norman Hall, Filtration Business Unit Manager for Valin Corporation, suggests a correct approach.

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Silicon-Controlled Rectifier Power Controls: Worth the Investment

Submitted by Randy Mulvaney || Valin Corporation

In terms of what matters to most in the field today, it is safe to assume that reliability, flexibility, accuracy and cost are at the top of the list. With these factors in mind, implementing a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) control system for an electric heater is often an optimal approach.

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Remote Access for Original Equipment Manufacturer's

Submitted by Submitted by Tom Trinh & Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

Looking for ways to support your systems more easily, more safely, and more quickly for your customers?  Perhaps you are wondering what remote access technology is for industrial control systems.

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The Challenge of Automating a Manual Process

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

When manufacturing engineers are tasked with automating a process that is currently done manually, their main question for an automation supplier is "Have you ever automated this specific process before?" In complex applications, the answer is typically "no." Learn more.

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Improving the Cleanliness of a Cleanroom

Submitted by Brian Sullivan, Frank Schollmeier, Tim Tritch || Valin Corporation

Depending on the industry and specific environment, different rooms will have different cleanroom classification requirements. There is information out there regarding how classifications are tested and determined, but not as much about how to improve a specific room's classification ranking.

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Solving the Burden of Bourdon Tubes

Submitted by Brian Sullivan || Valin Corporation

Fabs and OEMs in the semiconductor industry face a number of difficult challenges today, specifically in the etch and deposition/thin film processes. These incredibly specialized processes require extremely clean gases and vaporized chemical sources.

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Nitrogen Generation in the Metal Industry

Submitted by Patrick Hyland || Valin Corporation

In the past, bulk storage systems have been used to house nitrogen on-site at the manufacturing plants, but this method of storage can result in a significant loss in revenue. So, what is the solution for plant owners? The answer begins with in-house nitrogen generation systems. Learn more.

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Profitable Linear-Motion Design

Submitted by John Brokaw and Kent Martins || Valin Corp.

Engineers building linear-motion systems can use ground-up DIY approaches or purchase complete turnkey solutions. Here we explain where each tactic is most profitable.

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iPolymer High Purity PTFE Pressure Regulator

Submitted by iPolymer

The iPolymer PTFE Pressure Regulator is designed for use with high-purity water systems and aggressive chemical applications to regulate and maintain a constant pressure downstream of the valve and prevent over-pressurization of sensitive equipment.

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