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Electroplating apparatus and four mask TFT array process with electroplated metal

US7001498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2002
Grant dateFeb 21, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D86/0241
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electroplating apparatus, in accordance with the present invention, includes a plurality of chambers. A first chamber includes an anode therein. The first chamber has an opening for delivering an electrolytic solution containing metal ions onto a surface to be electroplated. The surface to be electroplated is preferably a cathode. A second chamber is formed adjacent to the first chamber and has a second opening in proximity of the first opening for removing electrolytic solution containing metal ions from the surface to be electroplated. The plurality of chambers are adapted for movement in a first direction along the surface to be electroplated.

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