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Method and apparatus for fluid delivery to a backside of a substrate

US7128279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2004
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

A fluid delivery device for delivering fluid to the backside of a substrate while minimizing waste is provided. The device includes an inner cylindrical tube having a top opening and a bottom opening. An upper cap overlying a top portion of the inner cylindrical tube is included. The upper cap is moveably disposed over the inner cylindrical tube. The upper cap includes a top with at least one hole defined therein. The top includes a sidewall extending therefrom. A system and a method for reducing an amount of a cleaning chemistry applied to a backside of a wafer during a cleaning operation are also provided.

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