DELTA™ series mass flow ratio controllers divide and control mixed process gas flows to either multiple chambers or zones within a process chamber at proportions specified by the user to optimize process uniformity and repeatability. DELTA™ series flow ratio controllers with their superior performance and compact design, are the latest offering from MKS, the industry leader in flow ratio control.
- Accurately and repeatably control flow ratio for better process optimization
- Digital control loop provides rapid response to channel set point independent of the gas mix
- Uses standard web browser with no special software required See All Features
Features
Wide Dynamic Ratio Control Range
The DELTA II has a wider dynamic ratio control range and is more adaptive to different tool and process conditions. MKS has developed a unique patent pending ratio control algorithm enabling ratio and flow response times of less than two (2) seconds. This control algorithm also enables a twenty to one ratio control range, more than double its industry leading predecessor.
Flow Splitting Applications
Widely used in a variety of flow splitting applications such as etch, strip, and CVD, the DELTA II provides the user with the ability to distribute gas or gas mixtures to two different zones in a process chamber. Send the DELTA II a gas – or any mixture – and a ratio set point and the DELTA II will split the gas into two separate output channels automatically and precisely.
Throughput and process control have always been critical to the semiconductor device manufacturer. With the advent of 300 mm wafers and dual process chambers, new methods of control gas flow distribution have become increasingly needed. 300 mm wafer processing often requires tunable control of gas distribution across the wafer to provide better process uniformity. Dual process chambers require proper gas distribution for chamber matching from single source gas panels.
Embedded e-diagnostics
The DELTA II’s diagnostic feature allows the user to check the DELTA’s performance in-situ, lowering costs through reduced removal of “No Problem Found” devices. This feature is enabled through a web browser utility accessed through the device’s Ethernet port. This utility uses a standard web browser – no special software is required. For access, the IP address may be accessed through the devices bright LED display.
Controller 9-pin Connector Pin-outs
| Pin | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Valve Open/Close |
| 2 | Ration Signal Output |
| 3 | +15 VDC |
| 4 | Power Common |
| 5 | No Connection |
| 6 | Ratio Set Point |
| 7 | Signal Common |
| 8 | Signal Common |
| 9 | Remote Zero |
Resources
Literature
DELTA™ II DeviceNet™ 2 Zone Flow Ratio Controller(2 MB, PDF) DELTA™ II EtherCAT® Flow Ratio Controller(259.8 kB, PDF) DELTA™ II Analog 2 Zone Flow Ratio Controller(2.9 MB, PDF)
Manuals
DELTA™ II Flow Ratio Controller Pin-outs(39.7 kB, PDF) DELTA™ II 2-zone Flow Ratio Controller Manual(2.1 MB, PDF) DELTA II Communication Manual DeviceNet Supplement(475.2 kB, PDF) DELTA II Communication Manual EtherCAT Supplement(390.6 kB, PDF)





