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Sample transport system

US4412771A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1981
Grant dateNov 1, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/139
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sample transport system adaptable for use in an MBE instrument includes means for introducing a plurality of substrates into a storage chamber and means for conveying each substrate on a preselected basis to a processing chamber whereby the wafers not being processed are completely protected against contaminants which may occur within the processing chamber.

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