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Constant low force wafer carrier for electrochemical mechanical processing and chemical mechanical polishing

US7316602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2003
Grant dateJan 8, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D17/001
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A carrier head for holding a workpiece during processing of a workpiece surface is provided. The carrier head includes a carrier housing, a base and a pressure member. The base is configured to hold the workpiece and is movable with respect to the carrier housing. The pressure member is between the base and the carrier housing and is configured to induce the base to apply a predetermined force onto the process surface.

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