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Stabilizing a substrate using a vacuum preload air bearing chuck

US7607647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2007
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/6838
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Substrate processing method and apparatus are disclosed. The substrate processing apparatus includes a non-contact air bearing chuck with a vacuum preload.

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