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Semiconductor manufacturing apparatus including a beam shaper for shaping a laser beam

US11462410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2020
Grant dateOct 4, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/56
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus is provided including a beam shaper arranged on a light path of a laser beam and including a plurality of mask modules. The plurality of mask modules defines a light blocking region and a light transmitting region. At least one mask module of the plurality of mask modules includes a blocking plate configured to block a portion of the laser beam, and a driver is configured to move the blocking plate.

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