Cleanroom

03 Cleanroom, Vacuum, Gases & Facilities

Definition

A room in which airborne-particle concentration is controlled and classified and which is designed, constructed and operated to limit the introduction, generation and retention of contaminants.

Application

Used for semiconductor wafer fabrication and other contamination-sensitive manufacturing, with airflow, filtration, pressure, temperature, humidity, materials and operating practices controlled to protect process yield and product integrity.

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Clean room; controlled clean environment

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