Patent · US Expired

In situ wafer heat for reduced backside contamination

US6514870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 2001
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/022
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for preparing a substrate for processing in a chamber that has a substrate receiving portion. The substrate is positioned within the chamber in a location not on the substrate receiving portion. A gaseous flow is provided to the chamber, from which a plasma is struck to heat the substrate. After the substrate has been heated, it is moved to the substrate receiving portion for processing.

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