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Apparatus and method for providing a uniform flow of gas

US10167553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2017
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/509
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Outer distribution rings and gas distribution apparatus with outer distribution rings to deliver a gas flow to a process region of a process chamber are described. The outer distribution rings include at least one plenum in fluid communication with a plurality of openings forming a plurality of trenches to allow gas to flow from the plenum through the openings and down an inner peripheral face of the outer distribution ring.

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