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Reflector apparatus for chemical vapor deposition reactors

US4823735A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 1987
Grant dateApr 25, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/481
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reflector apparatus with multiple reflecting facets for chemical vapor deposition reactors. For vertical and barrel reactors, the facets are annular and fit around the bell-jar shaped process enclosure. The facets may be adjusted by orienting or curving the reflecting facet surfaces so that the radiant energy from the reactor susceptor may be reflected back to the susceptor and wafers as desired for uniform heating of the processed semiconductor wafers.

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