British manufacturer of direct optical recorders Durham Magneto Optics Ltd. (DMO) has come up with a number of innovations and improvements not only for the new but also for the existing systems of the Microwriter ML3 series.
Breakthrough enhancements include the ability to fit two illumination sources simultaneously (405nm and 365nm) and the option of sub-micron writing (600nm) from the Baby Plus version. And that's not all!
The manufacturer is also launching a completely new system with extra range for up to 12" wafers - the Microwriter XL optical lithograph with a 295 mm x 295 mm writing area and a resolution of up to 400 nm.
In addition, with a free software update, all systems in the Microwriter ML3 series can now use the communication module for automatic notifications of the status of write jobs (e.g. an e-mail will be sent when the write is complete). This functionality is made available to all users to increase work efficiency for more time-consuming jobs.
Key features of the dual-wavelength option:
The dual-wavelength option (the ability to fit two illumination sources simultaneously) is ideal for anyone who wants to achieve superior results on i-line (e.g. SU-8) and h- and g-line photoresists simultaneously without increasing write time and without compromising on wall profile and write resolution. You will also be pleasantly surprised by the long system lifetime, high optical performance and flexibility of the solution. This innovation allows you to expand your current lithograph to work with an even wider range of photosensitive materials. The illumination sources themselves can be selected as desired - typically 365 nm and 405 nm.
Key features of the Microwriter XL:
The Microwriter XL, a system based on the Microwriter ML3 Pro, retains the superior performance of its predecessor and adds extra space not only for a larger writing area, but also for possible custom modifications to clamping and sample handling.
For example, in addition to writing areas up to 295 mm x 295 mm, additional positioning and clamping mechanisms can be added or the system can be used to write large numbers of smaller samples.
Thanks to automatic surface and shape recognition, it is also possible to write to differently thick and irregularly shaped substrates in a single job.
In addition to its unrivalled performance, the Microwriter XL retains the other advantages of the ML3 Pro version of the Microwriter, such as Virtual Mask Aligner, Wide-field viewer, optical profilometer, active temperature stabilization, anti-vibration table, focus lock, edge recognition, automatic marker recognition and last but not least automatic sample centering.
Key features of the communication module:
Sending notifications via email is one of the key tools to increase work efficiency. For longer recording jobs, it allows you to monitor the recording status remotely and leave the system unattended. Notifications can be sent not only after the completion of the overall job, but also to monitor the entire write progress.
Like all software updates, this one is completely free for existing customers.
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