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Method and apparatus for removing particles from semiconductor wafer edges using a particle withdrawing means

US5972051A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1994
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/906
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Discloses is an apparatus and method for cleaning the edges of semiconductor wafers by using a particle withdrawing means having pre-formed, low-tack adhesive material that removes the particles from the edges of the wafers and retains the particles thus removed.

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