Semiconductors: Achilles' Wafer Handling Solutions

Semiconductors are the foundation of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to medical devices and electric vehicles. These materials exhibit unique electrical properties that allow them to function as both conductors and insulators. This dual capability enables the creation of complex circuits and microprocessors that drive innovation across nearly every industry.

As semiconductor technologies advance, manufacturers face increasing pressure to maintain precision, cleanliness, and reliability throughout the wafer lifecycle. Achilles USA provides specialized wafer handling solutions and semiconductor packaging materials that meet the industry's highest standards for protection, contamination control, and conductivity.

Wafer Packaging Solutions for Safe Transport and Processing

Achilles offers a wide range of wafer packaging products designed to ensure secure handling throughout each stage of semiconductor manufacturing. These include:

Horizontal Wafer Shipper (HWS)

• Horizontal Wafer Shipper (HWS): Our wafer carrier is conductive, clean, and shock-resistant, protecting wafers from potential risks such as die bond corrosion, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and damage during transportation. Its compact and stackable design ensures efficient wafer shipping.
  

• Single Wafer Shipper: The single wafer shipper is a conductive wafer tray using our unique technology (ST-poly). It is clean and ESD-protected for safe wafer handling. Due to its high transparency, you can easily view the contents.

• Film Frame Shipper (FFS): Achilles' film frame shipper is conductive, clean, and shock-resistant, protecting wafers from potential risks such as die bond corrosion, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and damage during transportation. It is used to efficiently ship wafers with a ring frame, wafer ring, wafer frame, or dicing ring.

• Interleaf & Inner Foam: Our wafer spacer and cushion are made of high-quality materials with superior ESD properties and cleanliness. They are easily separated and compatible with automatic machines.
  

Semiconductor Processing Materials Built for Performance

Beyond packaging, Achilles supports semiconductor production with a selection of high-performance tapes developed specifically for cleanroom and sensitive electronics applications.

Electrostatic Chuck Tape (ESC tape)

• Electrostatic Chuck Tape (ESC tape) - For CVD, sputtering, and plasma etching processes

• Protective Tape - For chemical etching, photolithography, and plating processes

• Heat-resistant Conductive Tape - Silicon glue and Non-silicon type

• Conductive UV Tape

• Conductive Tape

• Conductive Thermal Foam Tape

  
  

These products help streamline production while safeguarding delicate materials from physical and electrical damage.

ST-Coating: Advanced Conductive Film Technology

One of Achilles’ standout innovations is its proprietary ST-Coating technology. This conductive coating process enables the development of thin, high-performance conductive materials. The layer retains the shape and texture of the base material. These conductive films for semiconductors are widely used in applications like HDD parts, circuit protection, and sensitive electronics packaging. It provides uniform coating and conductivity on the surfaces of various materials and films.

Key Features of ST-Coating Technology:

• ESD prevention – Surface resistance: 10^3 Ω < R < 10^8 Ω

• Stable performance – Conductive properties are maintained over time.

• High transparency – Approximately 80% light transmittance

• Cleanliness – Low outgassing, low ion contamination, silicon-free

• Heat-resistant – Conductive even when heated to 200°C for 3 minutes

Your Trusted Partner for Semiconductor Solutions

Achilles’ semiconductor product line is designed to address the complex needs of modern electronics manufacturing, from precision wafer transport to conductive packaging materials and advanced film technologies. With decades of experience and a commitment to high-performance materials, we help semiconductor manufacturers improve safety, reliability, and process efficiency.

Contact Achilles USA to learn how our customized solutions can support your wafer handling, processing, or ESD protection requirements. If you want to learn more information about out Semiconductor Transfer and Handling Solutions, access https://www.achilles-semi.com/.