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Apparatus for atomic layer deposition

US7456429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2006
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/545
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a distribution manifold for thin-film material deposition onto a substrate comprising a plurality of inlet ports for a sequence of gaseous materials, an output face comprising a plurality of open elongated output channels, each channel extending in a length direction substantially in parallel. The distribution manifold can be employed in a deposition system for thin film deposition, further comprising a plurality of sources for a plurality of gaseous materials and a support for positioning a substrate in pre-designed close proximity to the output face of the distribution manifold. During operation of the system, relative movement between the output face and the substrate support is accomplished.

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