Apparatus for processing a plurality of substrates provided with an extractor chamber
US12366410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27B2005/165
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus 1 for processing a plurality of substrates 3 is provided. The apparatus may have a process tube 5 creating a process chamber 7; a heater 9 surrounding the process tube 5; a flange 11 for supporting the process tube; and a door 15 configured to support a wafer boat 17 with a plurality of substrates 3 in the process chamber and to seal the process chamber 7. An exhaust operably connected to the process chamber 7 may be provided to remove gas from the process chamber via a first exhaust duct 19. The apparatus may be provided with an extractor chamber 21 surrounding the first exhaust duct where it connects to the process chamber and connected to a second exhaust duct 23 to remove gas from the extractor chamber.
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