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Method and apparatus for removing vapor from a pressurized sprayed liquid in the manufacture of semiconductor integrated circuits

US5279926A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S134/902
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Pressurized liquid solvent is dispensed on specific areas of a semiconductor wafer. A vented accumulator removes bubbles introduced by an upstream needle valve. The accumulator outlet leads directly to a dispensing tip, without further pressure drop.

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