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Outgassing rate detection

US7615748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2007
Grant dateNov 10, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67253
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A workpiece processing system includes a platen configured to support a workpiece, a source configured to provide an electromagnetic wave proximate a front surface of the workpiece, and a detector. The detector is configured to receive at least a portion of the electromagnetic wave and provide a detection signal representative of an outgassing rate from the workpiece of outgassing byproducts. A method of detecting an outgassing rate is also provided. The method includes providing an electromagnetic wave proximate a front surface of a workpiece, receiving at least a portion of the electromagnetic wave, and providing a detection signal representative of an outgassing rate from the workpiece of outgassing byproducts.

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