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System for substrate cooling in an evacuated environment

US5287914A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1992
Grant dateFeb 22, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/903
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus are disclosed using a combination of convection and conduction cooling to cool an article in an evacuated environment. A processing chamber is used which includes at least one heat sink. A flat surface of the article to be cooled is positioned within the chamber in a spaced apart facing parallel relationship to a facing surface of the heat sink. High conductivity gases are admitted into the chamber to accomplish cooling of the article.

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