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Electrostatic chuck and processing apparatus for insulative substrate

US6768627B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2002
Grant dateJul 27, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N13/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to the present invention, there is provided an electrostatic chuck for electrostatically attracting an insulative substrate, an apparatus for heating/cooling an insulative substrate using the electrostatic chuck, and a method for controlling the temperature of an insulative substrate. The shape and the properties of the dielectric, and the shape of the electrodes, which form the electrostatic chuck, are disclosed. Also the apparatus for heating/cooling an insulative substrate comprising a plate, a gas supply conduit and a temperature controlling system, and the apparatus for processing an insulative substrate in which the apparatus for heating/cooling an insulative substrate is installed are disclosed.

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