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Apparatus for dispensing a vapor phase reactant to a reaction chamber and related methods

US10844484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2018
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67017
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing a vapor phase reactant to a reaction chamber is disclosed. The apparatus may include: a first chamber configured for holding a source chemical with a first fill level; and a second chamber configured for holding the source chemical with a second fill level and in fluid communication with the first chamber via a fluid channel below the first and second fill levels. The apparatus may also include: a second chamber inlet opening in fluid communication with a pressurizing gas feed provided with a flow controller configured for controlling a flow of a pressurizing gas in the second chamber to control the first fill level in the first chamber. Methods for dispensing a vapor phase reactant are also provided.

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