System and method for dissipating workpiece charge build up
US11864299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05F3/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for reducing charge on a workpiece disposed on a platen is disclosed. The system includes an ionizer to generate ionized gas from the source of backside gas. The ionizer may be used to introduce ionized gas into the backside gas channels of the platen. A controller is used to selectively allow backside gas and/or ionized gas into the backside gas channels. In certain embodiments, the platen also includes an exhaust channel in communication with an exhaust valve to ensure that the pressure within the volume between the top surface of the platen and the workpiece is maintained in a desired range. In one embodiment, the system includes a valving system in communication with the source of backside gas and also in communication with the ionizer. In another embodiment, the amount of ionization performed by the ionizer is programmable.
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