In situ module for particle removal from solid-state surfaces
US6827816B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/67069
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and a method for removing particles from the surface of a substrate include determining respective position coordinates of the particles on the surface. A beam of electromagnetic energy is directed via an optical cleaning arm at the coordinates of each of the particles in turn, such that absorption of the electromagnetic energy at the surface causes the particles to be dislodged from the surface substantially without damage to the surface itself.
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