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CVD reactor for uniform heating with radiant heating filaments

US5759281A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1997
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/481
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for the growth of epitaxial layers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wafer carrier mounted within a growth chamber, a reactant inlet for introducing a reactant into the chamber, and a heating element mounted within the chamber for heating wafers mounted on the wafer carrier. The heating element is mounted in a manner which permits unrestricted thermal expansion of the heating element therein.

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