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Substrate washing device

US5370142A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 1993
Grant dateDec 6, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S206/832
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A substrates-cleaning apparatus comprising process vessels in which washing solutions are contained, a chuck mechanism having a first substrate holder section for carrying silicon wafers to the process vessels while holding them in it, and a boat mechanism having a second substrate holder section for receiving the wafers from the chuck mechanism and for supporting the wafers in the washing solutions, wherein said second substrate holder section comprises base members made of erosion and heat resistant material, and receiver members attached to the base members, having a plurality of substrate holding grooves thereon, and made of erosion and heat resistant synthetic resin substantially same in softness as or softer than the wafers.

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