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Wafer processing apparatus including EFEM and method of processing wafer

US12217984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2022
Grant dateFeb 4, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/68707
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wafer processing apparatus may include a plurality of equipment front end modules (EFEMs), a wafer transfer chamber, a wafer processing chamber, and a wafer transfer arm. Each of the plurality of EFEMs may include an EFEM chamber, a plurality of load ports provided at a side of the EFEM chamber, and a load lock provided at a side of the EFEM chamber to overlap with at least one of the plurality of load ports in a vertical direction.

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