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Chemical mechanical polish platen and method of use

US6056631A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1997
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B27/0076
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus used for polishing wafers. The apparatus includes a polish platen and structure for separating the platen into at least first and second zones such that polishing fluid used in the first zone is prevented from entering the second zone.

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