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Liquid isolation of contact rings

US7138039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2003
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D17/005
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention may further provide a contact ring for an electrochemical plating system. The contact generally includes a substrate receiving member having a substrate support surface formed thereon, a plurality of electrical contact pins extending from the substrate support surface, a first seal positioned on the substrate support surface radially inward of the plurality of electrical contacts, and a second seal positioned radially outward of the plurality of electrical contacts. Additionally, the contact ring generally includes a fluid inlet configured to supply a fluid to a volume between the first seal and the second seal.

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