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Method of controlling substrate processing apparatus, and substrate processing apparatus

US11441224B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2020
Grant dateSep 13, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/466
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of controlling a substrate processing apparatus that includes a stage, an annular member, a gas introduction mechanism, an exhaust part and a heat transfer gas introduction supply/exhaust part, the method including: mounting a substrate on the stage, and mounting the annular member on the substrate to press the substrate; creating a pressure of a heat transfer gas to be supplied into a space formed between a rear surface of the substrate and a front surface of the stage using the heat transfer gas supply/exhaust part; supplying the heat transfer gas into the space from the heat transfer gas supply/exhaust part; introducing the gas from the gas introduction mechanism into a container; exhausting the heat transfer gas from the space through an orifice; subsequently, exhausting the heat transfer gas from the space; and removing the annular member from the substrate.

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