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Azimuthal mixer

US10113232B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2015
Grant dateOct 30, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/45512
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An azimuthal mixer component that may be plumbed in-line with a showerhead stem tube of a semiconductor processing apparatus is provided. The azimuthal mixer may include a main passage that is coaxial with the stem tube, and one or more plenums that partially or wholly encircle the main passage. Corresponding sets of radial passages may fluidically connect the main passage with each of the plenums.

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