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Substrate support pedestal

US6490145B1 · kind B1 · utility

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40Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 2001
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/6831
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A ceramic substrate support and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In one embodiment, a ceramic substrate support for supporting a substrate includes a ceramic body and a porous member disposed therein. The ceramic body generally has an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a support surface while the lower portion includes a bottom surface. At least one passage is disposed in the lower portion of the ceramic body. A first end of the passage is at least partially closed by the upper portion of the ceramic body. At least one outlet is disposed through the portion of the ceramic body through the upper portion of the ceramic body and fluidly couples the passage to the support surface.

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