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Nozzle and adjust module

US6390394B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2000
Grant dateMay 21, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05C11/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nozzle and adjust module of chemicals when wafers are processed during the IC manufacturing process. After wafers are loaded on a chuck of a reaction chamber, five chemicals required for the manufacturing process are transported into the passages, and are sprayed on the surfaces of rotating wafers via different nozzles. The centrifugal effect due to the rotation of a main motor is exploited to coat the chemicals on the whole wafer quickly and uniformly. The present invention can apply to both closed and open reaction chambers. The spray head of the present invention has a specially designed angle, and has level adjusting and height adjusting functions so that high flexibility in the manufacturing process can be obtained.

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