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Variable rate distribution gas flow reaction chamber

US5269847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1992
Grant dateDec 14, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/935
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A wafer processing reactor having an input manifold to enable control of a process gas flow profile over a wafer that is being processed. Both process gas relative concentrations and flow rates can be controlled, thereby enabling an increased uniformity of processing across the wafer.

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