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Actuator to dynamically adjust showerhead tilt in a semiconductor processing apparatus

US10533251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2015
Grant dateJan 14, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/45589
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A showerhead module adjustment mechanism is provided which supports a showerhead module in a top plate of a semiconductor substrate processing apparatus, the showerhead module adjustment mechanism being dynamically operable to adjust a planarization of a faceplate of the showerhead module with respect to an upper surface of a substrate pedestal module adjacent the faceplate in the semiconductor substrate processing apparatus.

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