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Vapor controlled czochralski (VCZ) single crystal growth apparatus

US6720509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2001
Grant dateApr 13, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1072
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to semiconductor crystal growth equipments. A vapor controlled czochralski (VCZ) single crystal growth apparatus comprises a single crystal furnace, a heating unit, a mechanical transmission unit, and a gaseous adjustment unit. A hot-wall sealed container is mounted in the single crystal furnace, and a crucible is mounted within the hot-wall sealed container. The hot-wall sealed container includes an upper container part and a lower container part. A sealing connection device is provided between the upper and lower container parts. A crucible-transmitting shaft and a seed shaft are inserted into the hot-wall sealed container through respective sealing devices.

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