Wafer cleaning apparatus
US5875507A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S134/902
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for cleaning a wafer oriented vertically is provided. The apparatus includes a first brush and a second brush located horizontally from the first brush. During use, a wafer is orientated vertically between the first and second brushes. The brushes are brought into contact with the wafer and rotated thereby engaging the wafer with rollers. By rotating the rollers, the wafer is also rotated. Liquid is sprayed towards the brushes and wafer. By orienting the wafer vertically, liquid and particulates contained therein readily fall from the wafer due to gravity. This is particularly advantageous when cleaning larger diameter wafers in which particulates must be removed from a larger wafer surface area.
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