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The SI3401 AMC Gas Concentration Analyzer delivers real-time measurements of ammonia (NH3), hydrochloric acid (HCI), and hydrofluoric acid (HF). Designed for use in fabs, the SI3401 analyzer enables operators to quickly identify and address contamination events that can affect wafer yield.

Utilizing Picarro’s highly selective, sensitive, and accurate Cavity Ringdown Spectroscopy (CRDS), the SI3401 analyzer features:

  • Parts-per-trillion (ppt) sensitivity
  • No field calibration required, just annual verification with proxy gas mix of CH4, CO2 and O­2 
  • Fast, continuous measurements in seconds
  • Minimal maintenance with no consumables

Gas Detected

HCl

HF

NH3

H2O

Precision

≤75 ppt (10 sec),
≤25 ppt (100 sec)

≤40 ppt (10 sec),
≤13 ppt (100 sec)

≤300 ppt (10 sec),
≤100 ppt (100 sec)

≤20 ppt + (8 x %H2O)(10 sec),
≤10 ppt + (4 x %H2O)(100 sec)

Lower Detectable Limit
(100s, 3σ)

75 ppt

40 ppt

300 ppt

30 ppt

Method Detection Limit
per Semi C10-1109)

250 ppt

500 ppt

500 ppt

40 ppt

Linearity

±1%

±1%

±1%

±1%

Accuracy @ span

±5% @ full scale

±5% @ full scale

±5% @ full scale

±5% @ full scale

Accuracy @ zero

±50 ppt

±25 ppt

±150 ppt

±40 ppm

Instrument-to-Instrument Consistency

±5% @ full scale
±50 ppt% @ zero

±5% @ full scale
±25 ppt% @ zero

±5% @ full scale
±150 ppt% @ zero

±5% @ full scale
±40 ppt% @ zero

Measurement Range

0-2 ppm

0-1 ppm

0-10 ppm

0-40000 ppm

Measurement Interval

< 9s

<5s

<9s

Sample Flow Rate

~2 slpm

Combined Response Times
(T90/10 + T10/90) @ 20 ppb

<3 min

<20 sec (10,000 ppm challenge)

Fall Times
(T90/10 @ 20 ppb)

<1 min

<10 sec (10,000 ppm challenge)

Measurement Technique

Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy

Operating Temperature

15 to 35°C (operating); -10 to 50°C (storage)

Ambient Humidity

<99% RH non-condensing

Accessories

Pump (external, included), keyboard (included), mouse (included), LCD monitor (optional)

Outputs

RS-232, Ethernet, USB

Sample Inlet Connection

1/4" Stainless Steel Swagelok® Tube Fitting (recommended 1/4" OD PFA Tubing)

Dimensions

Analyzer: 16.7" w × 8.4" h x 24.8" d (43 × 21.3 × 63 cm)

Weight

70 lbs. (31.75 kg) including pump

Power Requirements

100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz (auto-sensing), <400 W (total): 250 W (analyzer), 150 W (pump) at steady state

Warranty

12 months

Certifications

CE conformance

Country of Manufacture

USA

Components/Parts

Actions

Frequency

Particulate filter

Replace

Every 6 months

Measurement Validation 

Proxy validation 

Every 12 months

Pump

Rebuild (diaphragm)

Preventive maintenance every 2 years

Fan assemblies  

Replace

Preventive maintenance every 2 years

External Pump 

Replace

Every 5 years