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Grounding mechanism for multi-layer for electrostatic chuck, and related methods

US11309207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2020
Grant dateApr 19, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/68785
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described are multi-layer electrostatic chucks used to secure and support a wafer substrate during wafer processing, and related methods, wherein the chuck includes a grounding structure that includes a grounding layer and a grounding pin.

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