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Process module tuning

US7415312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2004
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B13/042
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process module tuning method characterizes a process module by gathering data using a process condition measuring device to measure process outputs while inputs are excited. The data is used to identify a dynamic process model. The dynamic process model is then be used to determine process input settings that will produce desired outputs. For multi-zone process modules, the interactions between zones may be modeled.

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