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Method and apparatus for heating semiconductor wafers

US4597736A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1985
Grant dateJul 1, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27B5/04
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for heating semiconductor wafers characterized by the release of preheated nitrogen into an oven to considerably reduce heating time for the wafers. The oven is evacuated prior to the release of the preheated nitrogen.

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