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Substrate processing apparatus

US5762745A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1995
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/135
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A substrate processing apparatus includes a plurality of easily removable processing units including at least a heating unit for heating a substrate and a cooling unit for cooling the substrate, and an outer frame having a plurality of compartments. Each compartment has an opening through which a processing unit may be inserted or removed. The plurality of compartments are arranged vertically. Each compartment has a plurality of first joint members connected to utility lines including those of an electrical system, a control system, and a fluid system. The electrical, control, and fluid systems are necessary for operating the processing units. Each processing unit has a plurality of second joint members connected to the first joint members.

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