UPO: Ultra Pure Oxygen
Extremely high-purity oxygen production for the electronics industry. Secure your semiconductor manufacturing with capacities up to 600 Nm³/h.
Semiconductor manufacturing demands absolute gas purity. Air Liquide E&T designs UPO (Ultra Pure Oxygen) units to optimize and secure your on-site supply for critical cleanroom processes.
Designed for the electronics industry
The UPO unit is engineered to seamlessly fit into your Carrier Gas Yard architecture and meet the stringent constraints of modern semiconductor fabs.
- Dual operating modes: The unit can be smoothly integrated with our high-purity nitrogen generators (TCN™ BE and AO series) or operate as a completely stand-alone system using third-party liquid oxygen as a feedstock.
- Tailored capacities: The system offers three standard flow rate options, continuously generating from 120 to 600 Nm³/h of ultra-pure liquid oxygen.
- High pressure output: Gases are delivered at a pressure greater than 9.5 barG to precisely match the requirements of your manufacturing processes.
The requirement for extreme purity
The fabrication of electronic devices tolerates zero impurities. Our UPO technology relies on a state-of-the-art cryogenic distillation process, guaranteeing an oxygen concentration greater than 99.5% while strictly eliminating critical contaminants.
When coupled with our downstream purification solutions, the purity of the delivered gases reaches exceptional levels with impurities measured well below the parts-per-billion (ppb) threshold, ensuring the absolute stability of your cleanrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a UPO (Ultra Pure Oxygen) unit?
A UPO unit is a cryogenic distillation system designed by Air Liquide to produce and supply ultra-high purity oxygen, an essential carrier gas for the manufacturing of electronic components.
Can the UPO unit operate independently?
Yes. The UPO unit can operate as a stand-alone solution by purifying liquid oxygen from a third-party source, or it can be directly integrated into the processes of our large TCN™ nitrogen generators.
What are the flow rates offered by the UPO unit?
The UPO solution offers three different capacity options, allowing for the continuous generation of volumes ranging from 120 to 600 Nm³/h of ultra-pure oxygen.
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A trusted partner for electronics
Air Liquide Engineering & Technologies invests heavily to support the growth of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturing plants. By combining our on-site production (TCN™ generators, UPO units), backup solutions, and cryogenic liquid storage, we design comprehensive Carrier Gas Yards that offer the most reliable technologies on the market.
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