In-Line Dispense Heater

Heat aqueous developing and cleaning solutions during dispensing. The Cee® In-Line Dispense Heater adds recipe-defined temperature control and real-time monitoring through DataStream™.

  • On-demand heating from 20°C to 80°C
  • Independent temperature settings for each heater
  • Installs in line with an existing dispense system

Requires a separate dispense system. The heater installs in line with your existing dispense system to add temperature control during dispensing.

Select a heater line size.

Use the flow chart to confirm viscosity and pressure. Heating capacity is approximately 500 mL/min from room temperature to 80°C; nozzle restrictions can reduce flow.

Product Information

Overview

Add heated aqueous dispensing to a compatible Apogee® developer configuration. Installed between the liquid source and dispense valve, the heater raises the temperature of the solution during delivery for developing and cleaning semiconductor substrates.


Key Capabilities

Set dispense temperatures in the DataStream™ recipe and monitor actual and setpoint temperatures in real time. Heating starts when dispensing is triggered and liquid begins to flow. The interface accommodates multiple in-line heaters, with temperatures defined independently for each heater.

The adjustable setpoint range is 20°C to 80°C. The heater raises liquid temperature above ambient and does not provide cooling.


Equipment Compatibility

For compatible Apogee® spin developers configured for heated aqueous dispensing. Install the heater in line with an existing compatible aqueous dispense system. Cee® can confirm the equipment connection and material compatibility for your application.

Build the Complete Dispense Path

The heater adds temperature control to an existing compatible aqueous dispense system. A separate dispense system is required.

A typical arrangement is material source → in-line heater → dispense valve → tip or spray nozzle. Use a pressure can, a House Source, or another compatible supply configured for the application. Explore Fixed Spray Dispense or AccuScan™ Spray Dispense for the delivery configuration.


Match the Heater to Your Application

  • ⅛″ in-line heater: SKU# 903610
  • ¼″ in-line heater: SKU# 903987

Tell Cee® your developer model, aqueous chemistry, desired dispense temperature, flow requirements, and delivery method. Confirm chemical compatibility throughout the wetted path and select the appropriate ⅛″ or ¼″ OD fluid connections.

Connect the heater to the Apogee® equipment for communication and to the existing dispense system for its pneumatic trigger. The heater also requires its own electrical supply. Mount vertically with the outlet upward and keep the tubing from the heater to the dispense valve as short as practical.

Typical Flow Characteristics

Use these typical system planning flows, including the dispense valve, to compare line size, viscosity, and pressure. Start with the ⅛″ heater for flows up to 340 mL/min or the ¼″ heater for higher flows, then confirm the required flow against the table.

Scroll across the table to compare line sizes and pressures.

Conservative planning flow (mL/min)Dispense valve included
Viscosity⅛″ lineSKU# 903610¼″ lineSKU# 903987
10 psi15 psi10 psi15 psi
1 cP270 mL/min340 mL/min1,100 mL/min1,400 mL/min
2 cP270 mL/min330 mL/min1,000 mL/min1,300 mL/min
3 cP210 mL/min300 mL/min1,000 mL/min1,300 mL/min
4 cP160 mL/min230 mL/min1,000 mL/min1,300 mL/min
5 cP130 mL/min190 mL/min1,000 mL/min1,300 mL/min
6 cP110 mL/min160 mL/min930 mL/min1,200 mL/min
7 cP95 mL/min140 mL/min840 mL/min1,100 mL/min
8 cP83 mL/min120 mL/min760 mL/min1,000 mL/min
9 cP74 mL/min110 mL/min700 mL/min1,000 mL/min
10 cP67 mL/min100 mL/min650 mL/min920 mL/min

Heating capacity: Approximately 500 mL/min from room temperature to 80°C. These system flow estimates are separate from heating capacity; plan heated delivery around the lower limit.

  • Cee® In-Line Dispense Heater
  • M8, 4-pin communication cable
  • Power cord
  • Operations manual on USB drive

Not included: The separate dispense system. The heater installs in line with an existing compatible system.

Temperature Setpoints

20°C to 80°C

Process Liquids

Compatible aqueous developing and cleaning solutions

Temperature Control

Recipe-defined and real-time monitoring through DataStream™

Heating Operation

On demand during triggered dispense flow

Heating Capacity

Approx. 0.5 L/min (500 mL/min), room temperature to 80°C. Delivery also depends on the configured fluid path.

Dimensions

Machine Weight

10 lb (4.54 kg)

Dimensions

W: 8″ (203 mm)

D: 3½″ (89 mm)

H: 14½″ (368 mm)

Utilities

Electrical Supply

208–230 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz

Power Requirements

2,755 W (12 A)

Pneumatic Trigger

⅛″ OD pilot connection to the existing dispense system

Fluid Inlet & Outlet

⅛″ or ¼″ OD, as configured

Communication

M8, 4-pin connection to Apogee® equipment

Installation

Vertical mounting with the outlet pointing upward

Need a custom dispense solution?

Need a special delivery method or a configuration you don’t see here? Cee® offers custom solutions built around your material, equipment, and process.

See examples of our custom equipment, then contact Cee® to discuss your dispense requirements.

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