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Substrate processing apparatus

US6932884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 4, 2002
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67051
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A substrate processing apparatus comprises roll chucks for holding and rotating a substrate, a closable chamber housing the roll chucks therein, and a gas introduction pipe for introducing a gas into the chamber. The substrate processing apparatus further comprises an etching unit for etching and cleaning a peripheral portion of the substrate while the substrate is being rotated by the roll chucks, and a first supply passage for supplying a first liquid to the etching unit.

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