Semiconductor

Enhancing Semiconductor Processes with Accurate Temperature Control

In the heart of chipmaking, every degree counts. Our Fibro® thermocouples last up to 80% longer, while EXACTUS® optical thermometers capture temperature with laser-sharp precision—empowering smarter process control from the inside out.

Proven results, measurable impact—milestones that reflect our commitment to the semiconductor industry

ISO-17025 for Superior Calibration

Our Fremont, CA site is ISO-17025 certified for thermocouple calibration from 0 to 1500 °C, ensuring top-tier accuracy.

Reduced Precious Metal Thermocouples

By utilizing our proprietary Fibro® thermocouple wire technology, we are able to reduce precious metal usage by 20–40% without compromising performance, fit, or durability. Built with advanced high-strength materials, these solutions offer significant cost savings while maintaining reliability in Forehearth, Crown, and Bottom applications across float, fiberglass, and other glass processes.

Precious Metal Refining Services

BASF offers refining services for spent precious metal products, providing either credit toward replacements or monetary value. Returns are processed ensuring the most accurate alloy separation and credit. This closed-loop approach supports cost efficiency and makes BASF a full-service temperature sensing partner.

100+

Over 100 years of innovation in the semiconductor temp sensing industry

ISO-17025

BASF Fremont site is ISO-17025 certified for superior thermocouple calibration up to 1500 °C.

80%

Fibro® platinum wire extends thermocouple service life 80% longer, enhancing operational efficiency

±1.5°C

±1.5°C accuracy ensures reliable temperature measurements critical for semiconductor manufacturing

Semiconductor Applications

Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP)

Precise temperature control for short-duration, high-temperature processes.

Epitaxial Growth (EPI)

Accurate temperature measurement for uniform layer deposition.

Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD)

Ensuring consistent temperature profiles for high-quality film growth.

Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE)

Stable temperature monitoring for precise atomic layer deposition.

Thin-Film Deposition

Maintaining optimal temperatures for uniform thin-film coatings.

Diffusion Furnaces

Reliable thermocouple solutions for temperature profiling in diffusion processes.

Plastics Welding in Semiconductor Equipment

Non-contact temperature sensing for precision welding applications.

Featured Products

Fibro Platinum Thermocouple Wire

Reduce precious metal use by up to 40% with BASF’s proprietary Fibro® technology—without sacrificing performance.

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EXACTUS® Optical Pyrometer

EXACTUS® optical pyrometers provide highly accurate, real-time temperature data that drive process consistency and profitability in semiconductor manufacturing.

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Epitaxial thermocouples

Built with our proprietary Fibro® Platinum wire, X3-Fibro® thermocouples resist grain growth and mechanical failure, extending service life by up to 80%. This reduces unplanned downtime and lowers maintenance costs in epitaxial reactor systems.

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