Ultrapure water (UPW) for semiconductor and electronics applications
Fabrication processes require substantial quantities of ultrapure water
The global demand for semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing is dramatically rising, prompting the United States to prioritize self-reliance and ramp up efforts to bolster domestic production. Across the nation, existing facilities are swiftly undergoing transformations to meet these demands, while plans for constructing new, expansive semiconductor fabrication facilities are underway.
Applications
Ultrapure water (UPW) is essential to many stages within semiconductor and electronics fabrication, ensuring the quality and reliability of final products.
Ultrapure water is crucial for cleaning semiconductor wafers and removing contaminants that could affect device performance. It is vital in photolithography, etching, and rinsing processes, where the slightest impurities can lead to defects.
By adhering to strict quality standards, UPW supports the production of high-performance semiconductor and electronics components used across various industries and technologies.
Water quality standards
Water quality standards for semiconductor fabrication facilities typically adhere to stringent criteria set forth by organizations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), among others.
These standards outline parameters for various water quality attributes, including conductivity, resistivity, total organic carbon (TOC) levels, particle counts, and bacterial counts. Additionally, facilities may implement supplementary in-house specifications to meet specific manufacturing requirements and ensure consistent device performance and reliability.
Our capabilities
Atlas High Purity Water is proud to be contributing to this sector of resurgence in American manufacturing by designing, fabricating, and maintaining ultrapure water systems for semiconductor and electronics fabrication facilities.
Our systems are designed to meet the stringent UPW quality standards required by the industry’s top facilities, as well as to incorporate water reclamation and reuse capabilities in response to growing water conservation concerns.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about how we work with our customers
- Do you offer maintenance contracts for our equipment?
Yes, we offer maintenance contracts for high purity water systems. This includes both legacy water systems as well as newly installed water systems. We customize preventative maintenance programs that will ensure your critical water systems are running efficiently and meeting all water quality standards.
- Do you provide system design and consultation services?
The Atlas High Purity Water team has decades of experience designing critical high purity water systems. Working alongside your engineers, contractors, and facilities teams, we can help you plan out a system that meets all your required specifications.
- What product lines do you support?
Atlas supports a wide range of high purity water systems and equipment. This includes pretreatment, filtration, ultraviolet (UV), reverse osmosis (RO), deionization (DI), and related instrumentation. We are a channel partner for equipment from SUEZ, Elga, and Aquafine, and are capable of servicing high purity water equipment from all major OEM brands.
- Do you offer 24x7 emergency response?
Yes, our team is built to provide 24/7 assistance to our service customers. Many of our customers operate with critical high purity water systems that require zero downtime. As such, we have technicians on-call 24/7 for whenever emergency issues arise. Our agile and responsive team will be ready whenever you need us.
- What water quality standards can your systems meet?
The high purity water systems that we install can be designed to meet a wide range of water quality standards, including ASTM Type I, II, III, IV, CLSI/CLRW, USP, and TIR34/ST108. Let us know your requirements and we can ensure that your water system is built for the task.