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Notch beveling on semiconductor wafer edges

US5289661A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1992
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B9/065
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method of contouring the edge of a semiconductor wafer in a fiduciary mark notch utilizes a contouring wheel or burr having a smaller diameter than the diameter of the fiduciary mark notch.

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