Thermal Solutions for Photovoltaic Processing Equipment Rising cost of fossil fuel, changing global demographics, clean energy and new technology is placing the photovoltaic industry in high demand. Because Watlow® designs and manufactures a wide range of thermal solutions specifically for photovoltaic; it is our expertise that allows your product to keep up with that demand.
RELIALINE™ Heating System Watlow’s RELIALINE™ heating system is the first modular line heater that can be quickly delivered and easily installed in high performance applications. The RELIALINE heater provides precisely controlled heat distribution and is automatically self regulating to deliver excellent temperature uniformity.
Pump Line Heaters Watlow’s pump line heating systems work to reduce buildup of solids in LPCVD, PECVD and metal etch vacuum piping systems. This reduction in buildup helps reduce particle generation and eliminates unscheduled maintenance downtime; therefore, improving the consistency of yields and ultimately saving time and money. Watlow’s pump line heating systems are compliant with global guidelines and specifications including CE, NEC, UL® and SEMI S2-93.
Features • Large single-piece heater construction provides superior flatness and temperature uniformity • Material compatible for vacuum applications to 10-6 millitorr • Operating temperature up to 550°C (1022˚F) • Consistent part-to-part temperature uniformity • UL® recognized under File E52951 Large panel IFC heaters Interference Fit Construction (IFC) Heater Assemblies Watlow’s IFC heated parts are ideal for applications that require materials other than aluminum or exceed the temperature capabilities o
ULTRAMIC 600 advanced ceramic heaters ULTRAMIC® 600 Advanced Ceramic Heaters Watlow’s ULTRAMIC® 600 advanced ceramic heaters combine the features of excellent thermal response, high dielectric insulation, high purity and low mass. ULTRAMIC 600 heaters are constructed of aluminum nitride (AIN) and incorporate a thermally matched heating element that provides maximum performance in challenging applications. Advanced ceramic heaters are an excellent solution for back end assembly and test applications.
Cable heaters Features • • • • • High ductility allows unlimited coiling geometries Diameters as small as 10 mm (0.4 in.
Temperature Controller Consoles Thermal solutions for gas delivery and pump line heating require precise temperature control. The best process control is achieved through PID temperature algorithms. A turnkey temperature controller console simplifies control and installation of the thermal subsystem.
EZ-ZONE ST Integrated Temperature Controllers EZ-ZONE ST integrates temperature control, power control, safety shut-down and power disconnect in a single package. It features a PID temperature controller already connected to a high amperage SSR with the option of adding a properly sized heat sink, current measurement, and over/under temperature limit, a definite purpose mechanical contactor and digital communications in one package.
SERIES D8 Multi-loop Temperature Controllers The Watlow SERIES D8 is a powerful controller that combines performance and flexibility with compact design. Compliance with the ODVA™ and Semiconductor SIG standards means this controller is easy to integrate into systems with DeviceNet™ on Controller Area Network (CAN). The four and eight loop versions of SERIES D8 controllers provide complete control solutions for a broad range of applications.
Temperature sensor accuracy, repeatability and stability over operating life are critical for photovoltaic processing. Designing the best sensor for an application requires knowledge of material science, thermodynamics, electrical properties, process specification and connectivity. Watlow’s advanced sensor technologies and understanding of the application gives us the capability to design sensor assemblies that support new innovations in cell processing.
Find out more about Watlow and how we can provide thermal solutions for your company: ® By phoning us: 1 . 800 . WATLOW2 E-mailing us: info@watlow.com Or visiting our website: www.watlow.
