Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Bruce Technologies ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [BDF 41 – 1993 Vintage (DBTB-2)](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/bdf-41-1989-vintage-dbtb-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]OEM “As-Is”; Installation Ready; Inspection Report Provided and 90-day warranty on all controls. DBTB-2 (DIRE-10) Tube #1: Oxide (1250°C Max) (O2, H2, N2) Tube #2: Oxide (1250°C Max) (O2, H2, N2) Tube #3: Flat-Poly (1000°C Max) (N2, O2, SiH4, PH3, N2) Tube #4: - [BDF 41 – 2006 VINTAGE (DBTB-3)](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/bdf-41-2006-vintage-dbtb-3/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1969px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]OEM “As-Is”; Installation Ready; Inspection Report Provided and 90-day warranty on all controls. DBTB-3 (RPEC-4615)Tube #1: Oxide (1250°C Max) (AR, O2, N2, LoN2)Tube #2: Oxide (1250°C Max) (AR, O2, N2, LoN2)Tube #3: Atmoscan Oxide (1150°C Max) (AR, O2, N2)Tube #4: Atmoscan Oxide (1150°C Max) (O2, H2, N2, LoN2) Configuration: Right - [BDF 41 – 1993 VINTAGE (DBTB-1)](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/bdf-41-1989-vintage-dbtb-1/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″]OEM “As-Is”; Installation Ready; Inspection Report Provided and 90-day warranty on all controls. DBTB-1 (DIRE-11) Tube #1: Oxide (O2, H2, N2) Tube #2: Oxide (O2, H2, N2) Tube #3: Oxide (O2, H2, N2) Tube #4: Oxide (O2, H2, N2) Source: Fab: International Rectifier Original Year Shipped: ## Pages - [Home](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_slide heading=”BRUCE TECHNOLOGIES HORIZONTAL DIFFUSION FURNACES” button_text=”Know More” button_link=”/products/” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_image=”https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-banner-image-bruce.jpg” background_enable_image=”on”]The industry leader in 300mm horizontal diffusion furnaces. Hundreds of 300mm, 200mm and 150mm diffusion furnaces installed worldwide. The expert source for new furnaces, upgrades, automation, support and parts.[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”BDF 300 – 300MM HORIZONTAL FURNACE” button_text=”Know More” button_link=”/products/bdf-300/” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_image=”https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bruce-Technology-300mm-slider-with-overlay.png” - [HEATER CORES](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/parts-and-support/bdf-diffusion-furnace-heater-cores/) - Original manufacturer replacement heater cores for Bruce horizontal diffusion furnaces (BDF). Engineered for thermal uniformity and long service life. 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Submit [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text - [Privacy Tools](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/privacy-tools/) - [BRUCE DIFFUSION FURNACE– BDF 300](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/products/bdf-300/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] The market leader in 300mm horizontal diffusion furnaces for process temperatures up to 1200°C [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bruce-logo-transparent-very-small-crop.png” _builder_version=”4.4.1″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] The Model BDF-300 three stack diffusion furnace system is designed to process 300mm wafers. Fully automated cluster tool - [PRODUCTS](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/products/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_slide heading=”Horizontal Diffusion Furnaces” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_image=”https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bruce-Technology-300mm-slider-with-overlay.png” background_enable_image=”on” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e02b20″ hover_enabled=”0″] The BDF, Bruce Diffusion Furnace, is the market leader for horizontal diffusion furnaces for semiconductor applications. Furnaces are offered in wafer sizes up to and including 300mm and in 3 and 4 stack configurations. The BDF-300 is the leader - [Upgrades](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/upgrades/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_slide heading=”Upgrades” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_image=”https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Intempo-slider.png” background_enable_image=”on” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e02b20″ hover_enabled=”0″] Keep your Bruce Diffusion Furnace productive for many years by upgrading key components. From automation to furnace controllers Bruce Technologies has the solutions made only for BDF furnaces. Trust the furnace experts – no one knows Bruce furnaces better. [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ - [Amtech Group](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/about-us/amtech-group/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”3px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″]Bruce Technologies is part of the Amtech Group Amtech Systems is the market leader in the high-end power chip market Amtech Systems, Inc. is a leading, global manufacturer of capital equipment, including thermal processing and wafer polishing, and - [CLEAN POCL3](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/upgrades/clean-pocl3/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″] Problem: Conventional POCL3 process causes corrosion of scavenger system and can lead to contamination by POCl gasses into the clean room. Solution: Clean POCL3 with partial pressure redirects the flows of POCL3 to come IN and OUT of - [5 ZONE THYRISTOR HEAT SINK](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/upgrades/5-zone-thyristor-heat-sink/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.3.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Problem: Maintenance accessibility to changing out a failed SCR due to existing design and location of thyristorpacks (2 – Zone in front; 3 Zones in back). Back-side thyristorsrequire an additional amount machine down-time in order - [APEX SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT CONTROLLERS](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/upgrades/apex/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width:100%;”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”APEX Supervisory System” _builder_version=”4.3.4″] APEX SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT CONTROLLERS Supervisor Systems & Controllers The BDF System Control is a distributed control system which uses the 7355X or 7360DDC Micro-controller as a host and individual micro-controller modules for dedicated control tasks. All modules are managed by - [7360 DDC – TUBE INDEPENDENT CONTROLLER](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/upgrades/7360-ddc/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.1″ custom_css_main_element=”width:100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] HARDWARE: All the existing 7355x pcb’s have been combined onto a single board that handles the all functionality of the old controller. The important part of this is it no longer lakes an experienced technician to troubleshoot furnace problems. Regardless of the - [HEATING ELEMENTS](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/parts-and-support/heating-elements/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]High Temperature Elements Heater design consisting an interlocking spacer design to reduce the heater wire sag at very high temperatures >1250˚C. 150mm (BDF41): 10.5” ID, 16” OD, 70” long. 150/200mm (BDF41): 11.25” ID, 16.25” OD, 71” long. - [FIELD SERVICE](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/parts-and-support/field-service/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Field Engineering Highly trained Field Service Engineers are available to assist our customers with any planned projects or unexpected equipment problems that may arise. These types of visits are handled through an hourly service contract. The types of - [Automation](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/furnace-automation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ custom_css_main_element=”width:100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.4″]Boatloaders (Cantilever Furnace Loading) Bruce maintains support for the older Bruce boatloaders (7670s and 7680s), the Amtech Systems boatloaders (IBAL and current models) and continues the ability to integrate their mechanical loaders into the controls of other OEM. (NEW) 7770 Boatloader: Back-mounted loader designed to replace - [BRUCE DIFFUSION FURNACE – BDF 200](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/products/bdf200/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.4.1″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″]Horizontal diffusion furnace for 200mm wafers Hundreds of installations worldwide[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bruce-logo-transparent-very-small-crop.png” _builder_version=”4.4.1″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The model BDF-200 three stack diffusion furnace system is designed to accept process 200mm wafers. The - [BRUCE DIFFUSION FURNACE - BDF 41](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/products/bdf-41/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.3.4″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″] Horizontal diffusion furnace for 200mm wafers and smaller [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bruce-logo-transparent-very-small-crop.png” _builder_version=”4.4.1″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″] The Model BDF-41 four stack diffusion furnace system is designed to accept process wafers up to and including 200mm in diameter. The standard BTI convention - [History](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/history/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.4″ hover_enabled=”0″] Horizontal Furnace Experts since 1974 Over 1000 furnaces shipped worldwide [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|13px||||”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] We are the experts on the Bruce Diffusion Furnace because we created it. With over 700 BDF 41s & - [About Us](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/about-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Bruce Diffusion Furnace Over 40 years of experience Manufacturing, Upgrading and Supporting [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.1″] The Furnace Experts We are the experts on the Bruce Diffusion Furnace because we ## Timeline - [Intempos Introduced](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/intempos-introduced/) - Introduces advance temperature modules (Intempos). Intempos protects against loss of product wafers due to thermocouple failures, increases wafer throughput, and improves process uniformity and run-to-run repeatability. - [Company purchased by BTU](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/company-purchased-by-btu/) - BTU Engineering purchased Bruce Industrial Controls - [BDF-8 Horizontal Furnace Introduced](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/bdf-8-horizontal-furnace/) - Introduced the BDF-8 horizontal diffusion furnace system. (7351 Controls) - [First product shipped](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/history-of-bruce-technologies/) - Bruce Industrial Controls provided precision analog controllers to the glass manufacturing industry and Western Electric Co. - [BDF-300 Introduced](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/bdf-300-introduced/) - The BDF-300 brings the horizontal diffusion furnace into the 300mm age. The BDF-300 is the industry leader in 300mm horizontal diffusion furnaces with the most installations worldwide. - [BDF-200 Introduced](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/bdf-200-introduced/) - The BDF-200 is a three stack 200mm horizontal diffusion furnace and is the favorite workhorse of analog semiconductor fabs. - [S300 Automation Introduced](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/s300-automation-introduced/) - Amtech Systems introduces the S300 stand-alone automation - [First Automated System](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/first-automated-system/) - Introduced the System 2000 horizontal diffusion furnace with full wafer automation. - [Bruce is a division of BTU](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/bruce-technologies-is-a-division-of-btu-international/) - BTU International and Bruce Technologies have again become one corporate entity - both having been divisions of the Amtech Group. This change has been approved by the boards of Amtech Corporation, Bruce Technologies and BTU International. BTU and Bruce Technologies have been co-located in one building, in North Billerica, MA. - [Acquisition by Kokusai Electric](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/aquistion-by-kokusai-electric/) - BTU International and Kokusai Electric entered into a joint venture to form Bruce Technologies International - [Bruce is a subsidiary of Kokusai Electric](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/bruce-is-a-subsidiary-of-kokusai-electric/) - Bruce Technologies became a solely owned subsidiary of Kokusai Electric. - [BDF-41 Horizontal Furnace introduced](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/bdf-41-horizontal-furnace-introduced/) - Introduced the BDF-41 horizontal diffusion furnace. (7355 Controls) - [Bruce acquired by Amtech](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/bruce-aquired-by-amtech/) - Amtech Systems acquires Bruce Technologies establishing manufacturing and sales operations - [BDF-4 Horizonatal Furnace Introduced](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/timeline/bdf-4-horizonatal-furnace-introduced/) - Introduced the BDF-4 horizontal diffusion furnace system. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.brucetechnologiesinc.com/category/uncategorized/)