Method and apparatus for processing samples
US6989228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is apparatus for treating samples, and a method of using the apparatus. The apparatus includes processing apparatus (a) for treating the samples (e.g., plasma etching apparatus), (b) for removing residual corrosive compounds formed by the sample treatment, (c) for wet-processing of the samples and (d) for dry-processing the samples. A plurality of wet-processing treatments of a sample can be performed. The wet-processing apparatus can include a plurality of wet-processing stations. The samples can either be passed in series through the plurality of wet-processing stations, or can be passed in parallel through the wet-processing stations.
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