Electrostatic Chuck Power Supply DS
ESC Series Electrostatic
Chuck Power Supplies

1, 2, 3 & 5 kV Models, Available with
Selectable Features and Flexible
Packaging Options

ESC Electrostatic Chuck Power Supply

Performance:
Comdel's ESC suite of electrostatic chuck power supplies offer the most stable electrical design with the ultimate in package flexibility. These compact, lightweight chuck supplies come complete with NRTL product safety marks, built-in RF filters for device protection and unsurpassed clamping for electrostatic wafer processing applications.

Applications:
The ESC series voltage sources provide stable power for electrostatic chucks used in semiconductor wafer transfer.

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Features:

  • Reduced risk of permanent charge on chuck through output polarity reversal
  • Low stored energy and built-in current limitations to safeguard from surges and arcs
  • Short circuit and open circuit proof design for enhanced reliability
  • ETL Marked for product safety and CE compliant
  • Built-in RF filtering


Options:
Flexible packaging options available

  • ESC OEM: Imbedded model
  • ESC Dual: Single output connector and built-in voltage and current monitor
  • ESC Mini: X-small package design
    (2.5"H x 4.75"W x 9.5"D)
  • ESC 5: 5kV unipolar output (available in positive or negative polarity)


ESC “Standard” Specifications:

  • Output to input isolation: > 500 Meg ohm
  • Output voltage/current:


ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 ESC 5
Bipolar

+/- 500V

+/- 1000V

+/- 1500V

N/A

Unipolar

1kV

2kV

3kV

5kV

Max. Current

10 mA

3 mA

2 mA

1 mA

  • Output regulation: 0.1% or better of output from 0 to full load
  • Output ripple: Less than 0.2%
  • Output linearity: Better than 0.1% full scale
  • Output voltage balance: Better than 0.5% for matched loads
  • Line input requirements: Single 24VDC @ 0.5A typical (1A maximum)
  • DC power input: 3-pin Molex type, non-reversible quick disconnect
  • DC output: MHV connectors on HV terminals, BNC on center tap
  • Remote interface: 25-pin D type female (DB-25f)
  • Cooling: None required
  • Compliance: ETL Marked for product safety and CE compliant


Controls:

  • All control features are available local (front panel) and remote (25-pin D type connector)
  • All analog setpoint and monitor signals are available as 0-10V full scale, fully differential. Inputs are 200k ohm minimum. Outputs are capable of driving 1k ohm at 10V maximum.
  • All command lines and status indicators are uncommitted, optically isolated digital signals.
  • Continuously variable output voltage and output current limit
  • Hi-voltage enable command and enabled indicator
  • Output polarity reversal command and discharge command (auto or manual)
  • Output voltage (differential) monitor and center tap voltage monitor
  • Positive and negative terminal output current monitors
  • Output protection: active voltage and current limits in addition to passive output limiting impedance
  • RS-232c serial interface for all remote control functions; nine-pin D type male connector


Mechanical Specifications:

  • Size: 3.5"H x 8"W x 6.25"D (9cm x 20.3cm x 16cm)
  • Weight: < 2 lbs. (0.9 kg)


ESC Product Matrix

Model Name Output Type Output Polarity Output Voltage Output Current
ESC-1

Bipolar (reversible)

N/A

+/- 500V

1 mA

ESC-1 / 10m

Bipolar (reversible)

N/A

+/- 500V

10 mA

ESC-2

Bipolar (reversible)

N/A

+/- 1000V

3 mA

ESC-2J

Bipolar (reversible)

N/A

+/- 1500V

6.5 mA

ESC-2D

Single (reversible)

N/A

2000V

3 mA

ESC-3

Bipolar (reversible)

N/A

+/- 1500V

2 mA

ESC-3D

Single (reversible)

N/A

3000V

2 mA

ESC-3D/Bias

Single (reversible)

N/A

3000V

2 mA

ESC-3U/Neg

Single (fixed)

Negative

3000V

2 mA

ESC-3U/Pos

Single (fixed)

Positive

3000V

2 mA

ESC-3L

Bipolar (reversible)

N/A

+/- 1500V

100 uA

ESC-5U/Neg

Single (fixed)

Negative

5000V

1 mA

ESC-5U/Pos

Single (fixed)

Positive

5000V

1 mA

ESC-HV/6

Bipolar (fixed)

N/A

+/- 3000V

2 mA

ESC-HV/10

Bipolar (fixed)

N/A

+/- 5000V *

2 mA

ESC-OEM

Bipolar (reversible)

N/A

Varies

Varies

ESC-Mini

Bipolar (reversible)

N/A

+/- 1500V

2 mA

ET-10K

3 section RF trap

N/A

N/A

N/A

ET-10K/Mini

3 section RF trap

N/A

N/A

N/A

* With resect to chassis. Does not have a center tap.

Flexible Packaging Options:
Refer to "Standard" model specifications for input line requirements, output voltage, current, regulation and cooling for all of the following:

ESC OEM

  • 1, 2 & 3 kV models available
  • Imbedded model with analog control and RS-232
  • ETL Marked for product safety and CE compliant


ESC Dual

  • 1, 2 & 3 kV models available
  • Single output for connection simplicity
  • Automatic or manual polarity reversal switching
  • Built-in voltage and current monitor
  • Optional bias/offset feature
  • ETL Marked for product safety and CE compliant


ESC Mini

  • 1, 2 & 3 kV models available
  • Imbedded model with analog control and RS232
  • X-small package design (2.5"H x 4.75"W x 9.5"D / 6.4cm x 12cm x 24cm)
  • 15-pin D type connector for power input and control


ESC 5

  • 5kV power output
  • Small package design (3 1/2" half rack)
  • Unipolar output (available in positive or negative polarity)
  • ETL Marked for product safety


ET 10K External Filter:

  • 1 to 10 kW external RF filter (1000V RMS)
  • Can be mounted close to chamber while controls can be accessed from 50' cable length away
  • Standard packaging for rack-mount and chassis-mount applications
    (3.5"H x 8"W x 6.25"D / 9cm x 20.3cm x 16cm)
  • Ultra-small packaging for buried applications
    (1.65"H x 5.45"W x 4.35"D / 4.2cm x 13.8cm x 11cm)
  • MHV connectors