Apparatus and method for handling wafer carrier doors
US11784073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/683
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for handling wafer carriers in a semiconductor fabrication facility (FAB) is disclosed. In one example, the apparatus includes: a table configured to receive a wafer carrier having a first door and operable to hold a plurality of wafers; an opening mechanism configured to open the first door of the wafer carrier; and a door storage space configured to store the first door. The apparatus may be either located on a floor of the FAB or physically coupled to a ceiling of the FAB.
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