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Exhaust system for vapor deposition reactor and method of using the same

US6572924B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1999
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B25/14
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved exhaust conductance system for a CVD reactor includes two exhaust paths and a three-way valve controlling flow to the exhaust paths. The valve directs flow through a first exhaust conductance path when reactant gas passes through the reactor, and through a second exhaust conductance path after reactant gas has been purged from the chamber and only purging gas is flowing through the reactor.

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