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Method and apparatus for megasonic cleaning with reflected acoustic waves

US7040332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2003
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S134/902
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for cleaning a substrate includes a tank defining an inner cavity between a base and sidewalls extending therefrom. A source of acoustic energy affixed to an outer surface of one of the sidewalls. The tank is configured to decouple a direction associated with the acoustic energy from the source of acoustic energy and direct the acoustic energy toward the substrate.

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