The University Of Leeds · Awarded contract
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Supply of Ion-Beam Miller/Etcher to University of Leeds

Awarded 01 Mar 2017

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Awarded01 Mar 2017
Value£442,500.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 8mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2017Expired 28 Feb 2018

The University of Leeds awarded a contract to SCIA Systems GmbH for an ion-beam miller/etcher for the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

The system is designed for etching GMR and other magnetic stacks, III-V semiconductors, and quartz on 100 mm wafers and part-pieces mounted on a 100-mm carrier.

It is compatible with reactive gases including Cl2, O2, and CF4, and features a sample load lock and He-backside cooling with MFC control.

The equipment will support research applications requiring flexibility of use.

The contract value is £442,500.

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