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Direct cooling pallet assembly for temperature stability for deep ion mill etch process

US7481312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2004
Grant dateJan 27, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67109
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a frame component of a pallet assembly. In one embodiment, the frame comprises a plurality of arms for retaining at least one carrier component. The frame further comprises at least one spring disposed upon one of the plurality of arms. The spring for applying pressure upon the carrier.

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