Noel engineers apply decades of experience and production expertise to configuring their customized diffusion furnace. Starting with a Thermco furnace, Noel improves the design with the addition of low profile cantilevers and special perforated panels which facilitate cleaner operation. Automated wafer transfer equipment and advanced air ionization are used extensively throughout the cleanroom. All critical production areas are rated Class 1. Proprietary processes enable Noel to deliver the highest quality films with extremely low LPDs. Production capacity is rated at 5,000 wafers per day. A contingency plan for an additional 2,000 wafers per day is put into action to accommodate increased demand.