Modular FOUP System
eFOUP-C Modular System

Modular FOUP System

A modular FOUP (Front Opening Unified Pod) for multi-format media handling. Each unit is built to order with a permanently installed insert selected to match your specific wafer format and process requirements.

300mm FOUP Shell
6 Insert Options
25 Max Slot Capacity
  • One Shell, Six Configurations
    A single SEMI-compliant 300mm FOUP shell supports six dedicated insert types for 300mm wafers, 200mm wafers, 276mm film frames, and probe cards. All compatible with standard AMHS, OHT, AGV, and stockers.
  • Permanently Installed Insert
    Each insert is permanently fitted during assembly, ensuring optimal wafer retention and alignment throughout the product lifetime. The insert type is selected at the time of ordering.
  • Multi-Format Wafer Handling
    Configurable for 300mm wafers, 200mm wafers, and film frame carriers within a standard 300mm FOUP footprint. Dedicated thin-wafer inserts with extended side supports and wider 20mm slot spacing minimize sag and mechanical stress.
  • Ultrapure Materials
    Static dissipative carbon fiber polycarbonate shell with PEEK and HDPE contact options. Low-outgassing, ESD-safe construction with 2-port and 4-port N2 purge options.
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One FOUP Platform for Every Wafer Format
One FOUP Platform for Every Wafer Format

One FOUP Platform for Every Wafer Format

The eFOUP-C is ePAK's modular FOUP system, a configurable 300mm wafer carrier designed to unify wafer transport for fabs managing 200mm wafers, 300mm wafers, and film frames within a single carrier platform.

Semiconductor fabs increasingly handle multiple wafer formats across their production lines. The modular FOUP addresses this challenge with a single 300mm shell that accepts precision-molded, application-specific inserts. Each insert adapts the carrier for a different substrate, from standard and thinned 300mm wafers to 200mm wafers and 276mm film frames, while maintaining the same external dimensions and automation interfaces.

The modular 300mm FOUP preserves full SEMI/FIMS compliance, including SEMI E62 mechanical interfaces and kinematic coupling for repeatable load port placement. Existing AMHS infrastructure, overhead hoists, automated guided vehicles, and stockers, works without modification regardless of the internal insert configuration. The static dissipative carbon fiber polycarbonate shell and PEEK door components provide ESD protection and low outgassing across all configurations.

With six available insert configurations and options for handles, RFID integration, card holders, and rear window variants, ePAK tailors each eFOUP-C system to match your specific process requirements. Looking for a standard single-format FOUP? View ePAK’s standard FOUP carrier. Contact ePAK to discuss which modular FOUP configuration best fits your fab’s multi-format handling needs.

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Configuration Options

All eFOUP-C models share the same 300mm FOUP shell (420 x 342 x 338mm, approx. 5.4 kg empty), compatible with standard AMHS infrastructure and load ports. At the time of ordering, a precision-molded insert is permanently installed to match your media format and process requirements.

Available Insert Configurations

eFOUP300-C-25

eFOUP300-C-25

300mm Wafer | 25 Slots | 10mm Spacing

Standard configuration for 300mm wafers with 25-slot capacity and 10mm wafer-to-wafer spacing. Extended and widened side supports to minimize wafer sag. Suitable for standard production wafer transport and storage.

Order code: eWB0766-ASSY-1
eFOUP300-C-13

eFOUP300-C-13

300mm Wafer | 13 Slots | 20mm Spacing

Wide-spacing configuration for 300mm wafers with 13-slot capacity and 20mm pitch spacing. Extended side supports optimized for thin wafers prone to sag, thick wafers, boules, or half-lot processing.

Order code: eWB0764-ASSY-1
eFOUP200-C-25

eFOUP200-C-25

200mm Wafer | 25 Slots | 10mm Spacing

Allows 200mm wafers to be processed within a standard 300mm FOUP footprint using 300mm automation and tools. 25-slot capacity with 10mm spacing for standard 200mm production wafers.

Order code: eWB0763-ASSY-1
eFOUP200-C-13

eFOUP200-C-13

200mm Wafer | 13 Slots | 20mm Spacing

Wide-spacing configuration for 200mm wafers in a 300mm FOUP footprint. 13-slot capacity with 20mm pitch spacing for thin 200mm wafers, thick wafers, boules, or half-lots.

Order code: eWB0762-ASSY-1
eFOUP-FF276-C

eFOUP-FF276-C

276x276mm Film Frame | 25 Slots | 10mm Spacing

Designed for 200mm mounted wafers on 276x276mm tape frames, processed within the standard 300mm FOUP footprint. Compatible with metal or plastic flex frames. 25-slot capacity with 10mm spacing.

Order code: eWB0765-ASSY-1
eFOUP-C-PROBECARD

eFOUP-C-PROBECARD

Probe Card Transport

Molded insert that positions and secures a probe card during transport within the standard eFOUP-C shell. Prevents vibration and mechanical contact damage.

Order code: eWB0916

The insert is selected at order and permanently installed during assembly. It cannot be swapped or changed after production.

Component Customization

Identification & Tracking

  • Handles White, Red, Green, Blue, Black
  • Card Holders Clear, Opaque White
  • Information Tags Color and marking options
  • RFID Integration Horizontal or Vertical holder

Enclosure Options

  • Rear Window Amber Transparent, Clear, ESD Opaque
  • Purge Ports 2-Port System, 4-Port System

Technical Capabilities

Shell platform features engineered for fab-wide reliability

Nitrogen Purge System

Available in 2-port and 4-port configurations for controlled nitrogen purging, protecting wafers from moisture and airborne contamination during storage and transport.

Options: 2-Port or 4-Port | Gas: Nitrogen | Operation: Door-closed purge

ESD-Safe Materials

Static dissipative carbon fiber polycarbonate shell with insulative PC and PEEK door construction. Wafer contact areas available in CF-PC, PEEK, or HDPE.

Shell: CF-PC Static Dissipative | Door: PC + PEEK | Contact: CF-PC, PEEK, HDPE

Kinematic Coupling

Precision kinematic coupling features ensure accurate and repeatable placement on load ports, minimizing particle generation and maximizing transfer efficiency.

Interface: SEMI E62 compliant | Placement: Repeatable positioning

Robotic Flange

Standardized robotic flange for secure gripping by AMHS robots, enabling automated loading and unloading across OHT, AGV, and stocker systems.

Compatibility: OHT, AGV, Stockers | Operation: Fully automated

Typical Applications

Use cases matched to each insert configuration

Mixed-Node Fab Operations

Mixed-Node Fab Operations

Handle multiple wafer sizes on unified 300mm automation, eliminating separate carrier inventories per format.

Thin Wafer Processing

Thin Wafer Processing

Transport thinned or warped substrates with dedicated inserts featuring extended supports and 20mm pitch spacing.

Film Frame Transport

Film Frame Transport

Carry 276mm film frames—metal or plastic—using standard 300mm FOUP automation and load ports.

200mm-to-300mm Migration

200mm-to-300mm Migration

Process 200mm wafer lots using 300mm tools and AMHS, bridging legacy and current-generation equipment.

Probe Card Transport

Probe Card Transport

Securely position and transport probe cards with a dedicated molded insert preventing vibration and contact damage.

Compatibility & Integration

Standards compliance and equipment interoperability

Industry Standards

  • SEMI/FIMS Compliant
  • SEMI E62 (FOUP Mechanical Interface)
  • SEMI E47.1 (FOUP Identification & Tracking)
  • SEMI Kinematic Coupling

Equipment Compatibility

  • Standard 300mm Load Ports
  • OHT Overhead Hoist Transport
  • AGV Automated Guided Vehicles
  • Stockers
  • Nitrogen Purge Systems (2-Port & 4-Port)

Tracking & Identification

  • RFID Integration (Horizontal & Vertical)
  • Information Tags
  • Card Holders for Lot Tracking

Specifications

Comprehensive technical specifications and ordering information. All data meets current SEMI standards for wafer processing.

Technical Specifications
FOUP Footprint 300 mm
Capacity (300mm wafers) 25 or 13 slots
Capacity (200mm wafers) 25 or 13 slots
Capacity (276mm film frames) 25 slots
Slot Spacing 10 mm and 20 mm options
Empty Weight ~5.4 kg
Shell Material Static Dissipative Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate
Door Material Insulative Polycarbonate, PEEK
Wafer Contact Materials Static Dissipative CF-PC, PEEK, HDPE options
Purge Ports 2-Port and 4-Port options
Physical Dimensions
Width 420 mm
Depth 342 mm
Height 338 mm

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