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Substrate support element for an electrochemical plating cell

US7214297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2004
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D17/06
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A contact ring for an electrochemical plating system is provided. The contact ring includes an annular substrate supporting member, a plurality of radially positioned conductive substrate contact pins extending from the substrate supporting member, an annular conductive thief element attached to the substrate supporting member, and at least one source of electrical power in electrical communication with the contact pins and the conductive thief element.

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