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Apparatus and method for UV treatment, chemical treatment, and deposition

US10570517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2016
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/481
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus and methods for performing UV treatment and chemical treatment and/or deposition in the same chamber. One embodiment of the present invention provides a processing chamber including a UV transparent gas distribution showerhead disposed above a substrate support located in an inner volume of the processing chamber, a UV transparent window disposed above the UV transparent gas distribution showerhead, and a UV unit disposed outside the inner volume. The UV unit is configured to direct UV lights towards the substrate support through the UV transparent window and the UV transparent gas distribution showerhead.

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