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Gas-assisted rapid thermal processing

US7358200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2004
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27B17/0025
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system, method and apparatus for processing a semiconductor device including a processing chamber and a heating assembly positioned within the processing chamber. The heating assembly including at least a plate defining an internal cavity configured to receive gas. The gas enters the internal cavity through a first passage at a first temperature, and exits the internal cavity at a second temperature through a second passage.

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