Rotating semiconductor processing apparatus
US6554905B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/67115
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A reactor for processing semiconductor wafers and the like is provided. The reactor employs one or more rotating components to more evenly distribute temperature or gases within the chamber. In one embodiment, the reactor is provided with rotating reflectors, which reflect the heat generated from radiant heat lamps onto a stationary wafer in a reaction chamber. The rotation of the reflectors provides for a more uniform temperature distribution on the wafer. In another embodiment, the reaction chamber itself is rotated while the wafer is kept stationary. In another embodiment, a rotating showerhead is provided above the wafer through which gases flow to deposit onto the wafer in a uniform manner.
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