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Solid precursor vaporization system for use in chemical vapor deposition

US7651570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2005
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/16
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solid precursor vaporization system configured for use in a deposition system, such as thermal chemical vapor deposition (TCVD), is described. The solid precursor vaporization system comprises a plurality of concentric solid precursor cylinders supported on a gas distribution plate and configured to provide a substantially constant surface area as solid precursor is consumed.

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