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  1. Teledyne Hastings - Touchscreen Wide Range Vacuum Gauges

    Wide Range Vacuum Gauges from Teledyne


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    Wide range vacuum gauges are measurement instruments that use a combination of technologies to cover from atmosphere to ultra-high vacuum. Examples of these technologies include a Pirani gauge, piezo sensors, or hot and cold cathodes. A wide range gauge would use 2-3 of these technologies that couldn’t be covered by just one of them alone.

    As an example, Pirani vacuum gauges measure a low to medium range vacuum and can be paired with either a piezo gauge or an ionization gauge to measure either atmospheric pressure or ultra-high vacuum depending on the purpose of the wide range gauge. This helps provide a compact solution to your vacuum application by providing a single port pressure

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  2. Advancing Precision in Plasma Enhanced ALD: The Role of the Hiden EQP Series

    Advancing Precision in Plasma Enhanced ALD: The Role of the Hiden EQP Series

    In materials science, precision in thin film deposition processes like Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition (PEALD) is paramount. The ability to control film thickness and composition with high accuracy depends significantly on understanding and controlling the plasma used in the deposition process. Here, the Hiden EQP Series emerges as an essential tool for in-depth plasma analysis, offering unparalleled insights into the components critical to deposition outcomes.

    The Hiden EQP Series: A Closer Look at Its Capabilities

    The EQP Series is engineered to provide detailed mass and energy analysis, capable of detecting ions, radicals, and neutrals. This capability is crucial for PEALD, where the chemical composition and energy distribution within the plasma directly

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  3. Antimicrobial Protection to Reduce Hospital Associated Infections

    Antimicrobial Protection to Reduce Hospital Associated Infections

    Hospital Associated Infections (HAI) are the most common complication of hospital care and one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the USA as reported by The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [1]. The most common pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp), commonly known as the ESKAPE pathogens, are the leading causes of HAIs. Contracting a HAI can often lead to increased morbidity and can have a devastating effect on physical, mental, and financial health.

    In addition to this, HAIs cost the healthcare system billions of dollars a year in added expenditure. Recent research suggests that a growing number of HAIs are caused by pathogens that have become resistant to the antimicrobial medications typically used to control them. [2] The US Center for Disease Control and

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  4. Critical Seals in HDPCVD Processes

    Critical Seals in HDPCVD Processes

    Extending Lifetime of Critical Seals in HDPCVD Processes

    The Challenge

    As the semiconductor industry continues to invest in 300 mm wafer fabrication, the spotlight is on process improvement and the greater demands this technology makes on process equipment. In HDPCVD processes elastomer sealing materials can be a weak link because of the need for seal replacement during preventive maintenance (PM) procedures.

    Exhaustive testing of sealing materials on CVD platforms reveals that potential risks of contamination can be reduced and mean time between replacement (MTBR) extended by careful selection of sealing materials. A recent breakthrough in perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) seal technology promises

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  5. What is a Primary Cooling Circuit?

    What is a Primary Cooling Circuit?

    Primary Cooling Circuits

    The basic function of a primary (house) cooling circuit is to transfer heat from either a process, or secondary cooling loop. The primary coolant collects heat from the process and is then cooled, usually by air.

    Water-to-water heat exchangers are commonly used with primary cooling circuits. In this configuration, the fluid being cooled flows through the heat exchanger, transferring heat into the secondary (process) fluid circuit. The primary circuit then carries the heat to a cooling source, where it is dissipated, and the fluid is cooled. The cooled fluid then returns to the heat exchanger to absorb more heat from the secondary circuit. Using a water-to-water heat exchanger helps to ensure that components receive fluid at the correct flow rate and temperature, making them more effective and reliable.

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  6. Technical Resources and Guides Now Available from IES

    Technical Resources and Guides Now Available from IES

    IES Technical Sales is proud to announce the newest section of our website - Resources.

    As part of our ongoing effort to provide accurate, useful sizing guides, technical bulletins, white papers, and case studies, we will posting new resources every few weeks, completely free to you.

    Whether you're looking for simple sizing guides, or more technical bulletins, like calculating cooling power or application guides for calculating conduction and convection heating in electric heaters... we're on it!

    See below for the quick links to our new resources available to you. 

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  7. AN700 Measuring Thickness of Biologically Active Films for Medical Devices and Sensors

    Biologically active films play a pivotal role in the realm of medical devices and sensors, where precision, reliability, and compatibility are paramount. These films, often composed of biomaterials or functional coatings, are integrated into a diverse array of applications, ranging from implantable medical devices to diagnostic sensors. The accurate measurement of film thickness is not merely a technical necessity; it is a fundamental requirement that directly influences the performance and safety of these critical biomedical tools.

    For instance, in the development of implantable medical devices such as drug-eluting stents or bioresorbable scaffolds, the controlled deposition of biologically active coatings dictates their drug release kinetics and biocompatibility. In diagnostic sensors, the precise thickness of functional layers is essential for ensuring optimal sensing performance, sensitivity, and selectivity. Consequently, the characterization of these films extends far beyond

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  8. Fine-Tuning for the Future: Enhancing Plasma Processes with Impedance Matching Networks

    In the realm of semiconductor manufacturing, where precision and control are paramount, RF impedance matching networks play a critical role. These networks act as a bridge between the plasma source and the process chamber, optimizing power transfer and ensuring stable and efficient semiconductor processes.

    This blog delves into the concept of impedance matching networks and explores their significance in semiconductor manufacturing. It demystifies the underlying principles, discusses key components and their limitations, and sheds light on how they contribute to maximizing the performance and reliability of semiconductor processes.

    Impedance Matching Basics

    Impedance is a measure of the opposition to the flow and to changes in alternating current (AC). It consists of two components: resistance (R) to measure the opposition to a flow of current and (X), reactance, to measure the opposition to a change in current due to the existence of an inductive or

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  9. Kalrez® Perfluorelastomers: How to Select the Right Compound

    Selecting the right Kalrez® Compound

    Kalrez® was the first high performance perfluoroelastomer designed for plasma, high temperature, and wet process applications, and was introduced in the 1970s. Many users think of Kalrez® in a similar way we have all come to think of “Kleenex®” – that is – as a generic product and just about any type of Kalrez® will be OK. However, there are now many versions (“compounds”) of Kalrez® based on the intended application, and the differences are substantial.

    The table below is a great starting point,

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  10. 2 Week Delivery: Watlow Large and Extra Large Panels

    Watlow’s New WATCONNECT® Control Panels are Quickly Configured for Standard Two-Week Delivery

    Large and Extra Large Panels are part of the two-week delivery.

    Watlow® is now offering WATCONNECT® standard control panels that are quickly configured to your specific application requirements and delivered within two weeks. WATCONNECT panels integrate Watlow’s high-quality heater, sensor, temperature controller and power controller products for a complete thermal solution. Normally, competitive custom panels require significantly longer lead times. The broad range of standard features allow customers to quickly configure panels that usually would be considered custom for delivery within two weeks.

    Watlow’s customers will be impressed with the speed and ease of specifying, selecting, pricing, ordering and delivery. WATCONNECT panels are flexible and scalable; there are thousands of configurable, pre-engineered panel solutions available.

    Watlow’s New WATCONNECT® Large

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