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​​XRD-Based Wafer Orientation Instrument for High-Precision Cutting Angle Determination​​

​​XRD-Based Wafer Orientation Instrument for High-Precision Cutting Angle Determination​​
​​XRD-Based Wafer Orientation Instrument for High-Precision Cutting Angle Determination​​ ​​XRD-Based Wafer Orientation Instrument for High-Precision Cutting Angle Determination​​ ​​XRD-Based Wafer Orientation Instrument for High-Precision Cutting Angle Determination​​ ​​XRD-Based Wafer Orientation Instrument for High-Precision Cutting Angle Determination​​

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Product Details:
Place of Origin: CHINA
Brand Name: ZMSH
Certification: rohs
Model Number: Wafer Orientation Instrument
Payment & Shipping Terms:
Minimum Order Quantity: 3
Price: by case
Packaging Details: package in 100-grade cleaning room
Delivery Time: 3-6 months
Payment Terms: T/T
Supply Ability: 1000pcs per month
Detailed Product Description
X-ray System​​: X-ray Tube Sample Size: Wafer: 2–12 Inch; Ingot: ≤200 Mm (diameter) × 500 Mm (length)
Angular Range: θ: -10° To +50°, 2θ: -10° To +110° Orientation Accuracy: ±10″–±30″ (high-precision Models: ±3″)
Multi-axis Motion: X/Y/Z-axis Positioning, 360° Rotation ±15°, Tilt Control Scanning Speed: Full Orientation In 10 Sec (fully Automated)
Applications: ​​Semiconductor Manufacturing​​, Optical Material Processing​​
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Cutting Angle Determination Wafer Orientation Instrument

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High Precision Wafer Orientation Instrument

 Wafer Orientation Instrument Equipment Overview​

  

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​​XRD-Based Wafer Orientation Instrument for High-Precision Cutting Angle Determination​​

 

 

A wafer orientation instrument is a high-precision device based on ​​X-ray diffraction (XRD)​​ technology, designed for semiconductor and optical material industries to determine crystal lattice orientation and cutting angles. Its core components include:

 

  • ​​X-ray Generation System​​: Copper or molybdenum target X-ray tubes with focal spot size 0.4×1 mm, tube voltage 30–50 kV, and tube current 0–5 mA.
  • ​​Goniometer​​: Dual-axis (Ω-θ) linkage design supporting ±0.001° angular resolution and rocking curve analysis.
  • ​​Sample Stage​​: V-groove or planar alignment structure, compatible with 2–12-inch wafers and large ingots (≤20 kg).
  • ​​Automation Module​​: Stacking device for simultaneous positioning of 12 ingots, enhancing production efficiency.

 

 


 

Comprehensive Technical Specifications of Wafer Orientation Instrument


 

​​Parameter Category​​ ​​Parameter​​ ​​Specifications/Description​​
​​X-ray System​​


 
X-ray Tube Copper (Cu) target, focal spot 0.4×1 mm, air-cooled
X-ray Voltage/Current 30 kV, 0–5 mA adjustable
Detector Type Geiger-Müller tube (low energy) or scintillation counter (high energy)
Time Constant 0.1/0.4/3 sec adjustable
​​Goniometer​​



 
Sample Size Wafer: 2–12 inch; Ingot: ≤200 mm (diameter) × 500 mm (length)
Angular Range θ: -10° to +50°, 2θ: -10° to +110°
Orientation Accuracy ±10″–±30″ (high-precision models: ±3″)
Angular Resolution Minimum reading: 1″ (digital) or 10″ (scale)
Scanning Speed Full orientation in 10 sec (fully automated)
​​Automation & Control​​

 
Sample Stage V-groove (2–8 inch wafers), edge/OF alignment, 1–50 kg capacity
Multi-axis Motion X/Y/Z-axis positioning, 360° rotation ±15°, tilt control
Interface PLC/RS232/Ethernet, MES-compatible
​​Physical Specifications​​


 
Dimensions 1130×650×1200 mm (L×W×H)
Weight 150–300 kg
Power Requirements Single-phase 220V±10%, 50/60 Hz, ≤0.5 kW
Noise Level <65 dB (operating)
​​Advanced Features​​

 
Closed-loop Tension Control Real-time monitoring, 0.1–1.0 MPa tension regulation
AI-driven Optimization Defect detection, predictive maintenance alerts
Multi-material Compatibility Supports cubic (Si), hexagonal (sapphire), and asymmetric crystals (YAG)

 

 


 

Wafer Orientation Instrument Working Principle

 

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The device operates through ​​X-ray diffraction​​ and ​​Omega scanning​​ technologies:

 

 

​​1. X-ray Diffraction​​:

  • X-rays incident on the crystal surface at Bragg angles generate diffraction signals, enabling calculation of lattice spacing and orientation.
  • Rocking curve scanning evaluates lattice defects and surface strain.

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2. Omega Scanning​​:

  • The crystal rotates around a fixed axis while X-ray tube and detector remain stationary, dynamically collecting multi-angle diffraction data for full lattice mapping in 5 seconds.
  • Integrated X/Y/Z-axis motion enables 3D crystallographic orientation.

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3. Automated Control​​:

  • PLC or computer-controlled sample rotation and data acquisition, supporting preset cutting parameters (e.g., 8° or 32° cuts for silicon wafers).

 

 

 

 


 

Wafer Orientation Instrument Key Features & Advantages​

 

 

​​Feature​​

 

​​Description​​

 

​​Technical Parameters/Case Studies​​

 

​​Ultra-High Precision​​

 

Omega scanning accuracy ±0.001°, Rocking Curve FWHM resolution <0.005°

 

Silicon carbide wafer cutting error ≤±0.5°

 

​​High-Speed Measurement

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Single-scan acquisition of all crystallographic data, 200× faster than manual

 

Silicon wafer batch testing: 120 wafers/hour

 

​​Multi-Material Compatibility

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Supports cubic (Si), hexagonal (sapphire), and asymmetric crystals (YAG)

 

Applicable materials: SiC, GaN, quartz, garnet

 

​​AI Integration​​

 

Deep learning algorithms for defect detection, real-time process optimization

 

Defect sorting reduces scrap rate to <1%

 

​​Modular Design​​

 

Expandable X-Y platform for 3D mapping or EBSD integration

 

Silicon wafer dislocation density detection ≤100 cm⁻²

 

 

 


 

 

Wafer Orientation Instrument Application Fields​

 

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1. Semiconductor Manufacturing​​:

  • ​​Silicon Wafer Cutting​​: Determines <100> and <111> orientations, minimizing cutting loss (<5%).
  • ​​Silicon Carbide (SiC) Wafers​​: 8° off-cut process enhances device breakdown voltage, loss rate <10%.

 

2. ​​Optical Material Processing​​:

  • ​​Sapphire Substrates​​: Cuts LED chips with ±0.1° precision to reduce light efficiency loss.
  • ​​YAG Laser Crystals​​: Precise cutting of laser resonator surfaces for superior beam quality.

 

3. ​​High-Temperature Alloys & Ceramics​​:

  • ​​Turbine Blades​​: Nickel-based alloy orientation control improves high-temperature resistance (>1200°C).
  • ​​Zirconia Ceramics​​: Cuts smartphone backplates with thickness uniformity ±0.02 mm.

 

4. ​​Research & Quality Control​​:

  • ​​Crystal Defect Analysis​​: Maps dislocation density via rocking curves (<10³ cm⁻²).
  • ​​New Material R&D​​: Evaluates perovskite solar cell lattice orientation for photovoltaic efficiency.

 

 


 

Wafer Orientation Instrument FAQ

 

 

1. Q: How to calibrate a wafer orientation instrument?​​

​​    A:​​ Calibration involves aligning the X-ray source and detector using reference crystals, typically requiring ​​<0.001° angular accuracy​​ and automated software adjustments for precision.

 

 

​​2. Q: What is the typical accuracy of a wafer orientation instrument?​​

​​    A:​​ High-end models achieve ​​±0.001° precision​​, critical for semiconductor wafer cutting and crystal defect analysis in industries like photovoltaics and advanced ceramics.

 

 

 

Tags: #Wafer Orientation Instrument, #XRD-Based, #Sapphire, #SiC, #High-Precision Cutting, # Angle Determination​​

 
 

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