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Substrate supporting apparatus

US5318634A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 1991
Grant dateJun 7, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/68792
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A rotatable shaft supports and imparts rotary motion to a susceptor supporting spider to locate the susceptor and any substrate mounted thereon within a reaction chamber during a CVD process. The spider includes a plurality of radially extending arms having upwardly directed pegs for engaging cavities in the underside of the susceptor and a hub for interconnection with the rotatable shaft.

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