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Faceplate with embedded heater

US10889894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2019
Grant dateJan 12, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67103
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A faceplate for a processing chamber is disclosed. The faceplate has a body with a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. A flexure is formed in the body partially circumscribing the plurality of apertures. A cutout is formed through the body on a common radius with the flexure. One or more bores extend from a radially inner surface of the cutout to an outer surface of the body. A heater is disposed between flexure and the plurality of apertures. The flexure and the cutout are thermal chokes which limit heat transfer thereacross from the heater.

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