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Apparatus and method for inspecting and cleaning semiconductor devices

US7140066B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2003
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2024

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

Abstract

A semiconductor device is inspected and cleaned by applying a vacuum to the area in which the semiconductor device is positioned. Micro-sized particulates that are brushed off the semiconductor device during cleaning are drawn off by the vacuum.

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