Supply of Photolithography Mask Aligner to University of Sheffield
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Photolithography Mask Aligner to University of Sheffield
Awarded 15 Feb 2021
Awarded15 Feb 2021
Value£127,740.00
SupplierInseto (UK) Limited
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 9mo ago1d term
Awarded 15 Feb 2021Expired 16 Feb 2021
About
The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Inseto (UK) Limited for the purchase of a photolithography mask aligner for the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, funded by EPSRC.
The system performs optical lithography on semiconductor wafers from fragments up to 4" wafers, features a long life-time, low maintenance, high efficiency UV LED light source, and includes a top side alignment system with microscope and monitor for training and teaching.
The contract value was £127,740.
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