Honeywell has launched its 13 MM pressure sensor designed for high-purity applications like semiconductor production, where it is critical to minimize contaminants and defects but also to maximize yields.
The pressure sensor performs under high-pressure and high-temperature environments with minimal offset drift — a phenomenon in vacuum conditions where the sensors “drift,” leading to less accurate readings.
The sensor helps semiconductor equipment operate with precision for wafer manufacturing that monitors for various gases common in chipmaking.
“Quality is everything in the semiconductor space,” said Carmen Becker, president of Honeywell Sensing Solutions. “As the industry continues to grow and advance, there is an increased need for wafer fabrication technologies that can operate effectively without introducing impurities into the process. By integrating sensing innovations like the 13MM Pressure Sensor, we can help enable precise measurement and more reliable manufacturing for the semiconductor sector.”
Honeywell said the sensor complies with strict metal composition and surface roughness requirements for the chip industry. This helps minimize impurities that are introduced from the sensor in the manufacturing process. It also reduces defects and improves yields leading to less wafer scraps, the company said.
Additionally, Honeywell said the sensor could be used in other industries like:
- Solar panel manufacturing
- Display manufacturing
- Biopharmaceutical production
- Food and beverage production
- Advanced optics
- Medical equipment manufacturing
