Semiconductors

For the semiconductor industry in particular, Everflon™ fluoropolymers exhibit several properties that make their use essential for the industry. They have excellent compatibility with all chemical agents used in the process, theyhave high oil and water repellence when used in filters to maintain an extremely clean environment and in semiconductor processing equipment (wet processing equipment, fluid transport systems and wafer handling tools).

The semi-conductor industry relies on precision processes and requires an ultra-clean environment where manufacturing takes place, as it has very low tolerance to contamination. Therefore, the use of materials that contribute to minimising contamination is essential. As a result, the semiconductor industry has relied on Everflon™ fluoropolymers for wet processing equipment, fluid transport systems and wafer handling tools. Everflon™ Fluoropolymers are used in fluid handling part of the process where ultra-pure types are used with very low leachable content that can withstand the harsh chemicals used in the etching process. Reducing contamination from particles, metallic contaminants and outgassing caused by seal deterioration are major goals of semiconductor fabricators.

High purity Everflon™ PFA is also needed to keep fluids used in manufacturing ultra pure. It allows larger wafers and therefore ever improving and affordable microchips and LEDs due to higher production yields in semiconductor manufacturing.

Everflon™ fluoropolymers resins and coatings ensure communications equipment (i.e., cell towers, cabling) achieve speeds, capacity, and low latency that 5G requires. Everflon™ Fluoropolymers can also be found in seals in etching equipment and as protective film on photomasks in lithography processing.

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Communications