A plotter is a type of printing device used in semiconductor design to produce high-quality, large-scale prints of electronic designs. Plotters are often used to print out schematics, layouts, and other design documents for use in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
Semiconductor plotters are typically specialized devices that are designed to produce high-quality, precise prints at a large scale. They often use specialized inks and printing technology to ensure accurate and detailed prints, and may have features like adjustable print quality, automatic cutters, and the ability to print on a variety of materials.
Plotters can play an important role in the semiconductor design process by allowing designers to produce clear, accurate, and easily readable prints of their designs. These prints can be used as reference materials during the manufacturing process, helping to ensure that the final product meets the desired specifications.
Here are some of the major companies and models of plotters used in semiconductor design:
HP - DesignJet Z9+ Printer
Canon - imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Professional Photographic Printer
Epson - SureColor P10000 Printer
Xerox - Phaser 8560DN
Kodak - Versamark VL4000
Note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other companies and models of plotters available in the market. These companies are among the leading suppliers of printing equipment for the semiconductor industry and are known for producing high-quality, reliable plotters.
there are specialized plotters for semiconductor nanoprinting. Semiconductor nanoprinting refers to the process of creating fine features and patterns on a substrate using specialized equipment, such as a plotter, to transfer a pattern onto the substrate surface.
In the semiconductor industry, nanoprinting is often used to create patterns for advanced applications, such as the fabrication of photonics devices, bio-sensors, and other nanoscale components. The specialized plotters used for nanoprinting are designed to produce high-resolution, precise patterns with small feature sizes and high accuracy.
Some of the companies that specialize in producing nanoprinting plotters include:
Neaspec GmbH
SwissLitho AG
NanoIntegris Inc.