DELTA™ IV 4-zone Flow Ratio Controller
DELTA™ IV 4-zone Flow Ratio Controller
The 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
Control Flow to Four Zones
The DELTA IV, four channel ratio controller provides a needed “knob” to tune process gas flows over the substrate surface or gas dispersion head to help achieve these uniformities. The DELTA IV ratio controller provides closed loop control over the flow proportion that is not available with typical metering valve or flow orifice setups that have often been used. The DELTA ratio controllers provide the added advantage of tuning the process from the tool controller as opposed to manual valve adjustment necessary with metering valve and manual changeout which is impractical with fixed flow orifices.
Wide Dynamic Ratio Control Range
The DELTA IV has a wide dynamic ratio control range and fast development of chamber flow while being adaptive to different tool and process conditions. MKS has developed a unique patent pending ratio control logic enabling rapid ratio and flow response times. This control logic enables the total input flow to be split with channel flows ranging from 2 to 100% of the channel Full Scale for measurement and control purposes. The total of all channel flows shall be split in such a way that their sum equals 100%. For example the flows may be split to 10, 20, 30 and 40% of total flow input going to channels Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4, respectively. The dynamic control also allows for individual channels to be given 0% set points which closes the valve, effectively closing off flow to this output.
In-Situ Embedded Diagnostics
The DELTA’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 and requires no special software. The diagnostic input includes the ability to control the device locally, operate the device, open and close valves along with collecting and saving data for later analysis.
Resources
Literature
DELTA™ IV 4-zone Flow Ratio Controller with EtherCAT(387.8 kB, PDF) DELTA™ IV, 4 Zone Flow Ratio Controller with DeviceNet™ Communications(357.3 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CADs
Manuals
DELTA III & DELTA IV Flow Ratio Controller Manual(2.8 MB, PDF)
