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Vertical furnace

US5662470A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1995
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67115
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vertical furnace for processing wavers positioned on a support structure. The furnace comprises an inner sleeve, heating means and an outer sleeve. To support the inner sleeve on the support structure a support sleeve is provided engaging with its top and lower part of the inner sleeve and resting with its lower end on the support structure.

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