Modular semiconductor workpiece processing tool
US6440178B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/40
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides for a semiconductor workpiece processing tool and methods for handling semiconductor workpiece therein. The semiconductor workpiece processing tool preferably includes an interface section comprising at least one interface module and a processing section comprising a plurality of processing modules for processing the semiconductor workpieces. The semiconductor workpiece processing tool may have a conveyor for transferring the semiconductor workpieces between the interface modules and the processing modules.
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