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Apparatus and method for substrate temperature control

US4396640A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1981
Grant dateAug 2, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/541
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for controlling the temperature of a substrate onto which thin films of semiconductor materials are vapor deposited. The apparatus contains a platen contacting a surface of said substrate over the entire length of the deposition zone; said platen having at least one cavity therein and a rounded edge where said substrate first contacts said platen of the beginning of said deposition zone.

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