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Multi-plate electrostatic chucks with ceramic baseplates

US11848177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2018
Grant dateDec 19, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/68742
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrostatic chuck for a substrate processing system is provided. The electrostatic chuck includes: a top plate configured to electrostatically clamp to a substrate and formed of ceramic; an intermediate layer disposed below the top plate; and a baseplate disposed below the intermediate layer and formed of ceramic. The intermediate layer bonds the top plate to the baseplate.

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